Matthews International Corporation (MATW)vsOshkosh Corporation (OSK)
MATW
Matthews International Corporation
$25.44
-2.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $793.79M
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$130.53
-1.95%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 761% more annual revenue ($10.43B vs $1.21B). OSK leads profitability with a 5.5% profit margin vs 0.8%. MATW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.86. MATW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
MATW
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
OSK
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 752.0% YoY
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
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% revenue growth
5.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.6%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MATW
The strongest argument for MATW centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : MATW
The primary concerns for MATW are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. A P/E of 84.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.8% 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.
MATW generates stronger free cash flow (-19M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MATW scores higher overall (54/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Buy" 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.
Matthews International Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Matthews International Corporation offers global brand solutions, commemoration products and industrial technologies. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Visit Website →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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