Oshkosh Corporation (OSK)vsRockwell Automation Inc (ROK)
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$130.53
-1.95%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.42B
ROK
Rockwell Automation Inc
$462.12
+0.38%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $51.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 18% more annual revenue ($10.43B vs $8.80B). ROK leads profitability with a 12.4% profit margin vs 5.5%. ROK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.00. ROK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
OSK
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
ROK
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.7%
Earnings expanding 39.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.2% revenue growth
5.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.6%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 14.6x book value
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : ROK
The strongest argument for ROK centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 11.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : ROK
The primary concerns for ROK are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 47.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ROK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
ROK is growing revenue faster at 11.9% — sustainability is the question.
ROK generates stronger free cash flow (275M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ROK scores higher overall (66/100 vs 49/100) and 11.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Rockwell Automation Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is an American provider of industrial automation and information technology. Its brands include Allen-Bradley and Factory Talk software.
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