Oshkosh Corporation (OSK)vsVertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$152.89
+0.35%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.79B
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$293.84
+2.36%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $103.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vertiv Holdings Co generates 8% more annual revenue ($11.48B vs $10.61B). VRT leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 5.2%. VRT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. VRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
OSK
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
VRT
Strong Buy71
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 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 53.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.4%
Revenue surging 24.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
5.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.6%
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 26.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : VRT
The strongest argument for VRT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 20.4%. Revenue growth of 24.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VRT
The primary concerns for VRT are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 59.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OSK profiles as a value stock while VRT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VRT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
VRT is growing revenue faster at 24.1% — sustainability is the question.
VRT generates stronger free cash flow (925M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VRT scores higher overall (71/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 15.1% margins and 24.1% 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.
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.
Vertiv Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Vertiv Holdings Co designs, manufactures and services critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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