Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)vsWaste Connections Inc (WCN)
LMT
Lockheed Martin Corporation
$630.28
+1.09%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $126.53B
WCN
Waste Connections Inc
$179.76
-1.21%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $42.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lockheed Martin Corporation generates 689% more annual revenue ($77.01B vs $9.76B). WCN leads profitability with a 10.9% profit margin vs 8.2%. LMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. LMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LMT
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
WCN
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-70.3%
Fair Value
$354.67
Current Price
$630.28
$275.61 premium
Margin of Safety
-8.6%
Fair Value
$158.10
Current Price
$179.76
$21.66 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 65 in profit
Earnings expanding 443.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Trading at 16.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.4% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LMT
The strongest argument for LMT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WCN
WCN has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : LMT
The primary concerns for LMT are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.04 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WCN
The primary concerns for WCN are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 40.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WCN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.48 — expect wider price swings.
LMT is growing revenue faster at 10.5% — sustainability is the question.
LMT generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LMT scores higher overall (69/100 vs 53/100) and 10.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American aerospace, defense, information security, and technology company with worldwide interests. It is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington, D.C., area.
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INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
Waste Connections, Inc. provides waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.
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