Oshkosh Corporation (OSK)vsPowell Industries Inc (POWL)
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$142.82
-6.35%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.96B
POWL
Powell Industries Inc
$186.39
-7.27%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 821% more annual revenue ($10.43B vs $1.13B). POWL leads profitability with a 16.5% profit margin vs 5.5%. POWL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.57. POWL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
OSK
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
POWL
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Areas to Watch
0.2% revenue growth
5.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.6%
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 9.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 1.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : POWL
The strongest argument for POWL centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.5% and operating margin at 19.4%.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : POWL
The primary concerns for POWL are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OSK profiles as a value stock while POWL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
OSK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
POWL is growing revenue faster at 6.5% — sustainability is the question.
POWL generates stronger free cash flow (49M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
POWL scores higher overall (52/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 16.5% margins. 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.
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.
Powell Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Powell Industries, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services custom-designed equipment and systems for the distribution, control, and monitoring of electrical power. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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