Luxfer Holdings PLC (LXFR)vsOshkosh Corporation (OSK)
LXFR
Luxfer Holdings PLC
$17.31
-1.42%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $471.53M
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$130.53
-1.95%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 2707% more annual revenue ($10.43B vs $371.50M). OSK leads profitability with a 5.5% profit margin vs 1.6%. LXFR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.09. OSK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
LXFR
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
OSK
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.6% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
0.2% revenue growth
5.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.6%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LXFR
The strongest argument for LXFR centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : LXFR
The primary concerns for LXFR are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 41.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OSK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
OSK is growing revenue faster at 0.2% — sustainability is the question.
LXFR generates stronger free cash flow (-6M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
OSK scores higher overall (49/100 vs 42/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Luxfer Holdings PLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Luxfer Holdings PLC designs, manufactures and supplies high performance high pressure gas containment materials, components and devices for defense and emergency response, healthcare, transportation and general industrial end market applications. The company is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.
Oshkosh Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Oshkosh Corporation designs, manufactures and markets specialty vehicles and bodies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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