Oshkosh Corporation (OSK)vsWaste Connections Inc (WCN)
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$137.93
+2.79%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.84B
WCN
Waste Connections Inc
$179.76
-1.21%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $42.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 9% more annual revenue ($10.61B vs $9.76B). WCN leads profitability with a 10.9% profit margin vs 5.2%. WCN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. WCN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
OSK
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
WCN
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for OSK.
Margin of Safety
-8.6%
Fair Value
$158.10
Current Price
$179.76
$21.66 premium
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
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
5.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.4% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : WCN
WCN has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WCN
The primary concerns for WCN are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 40.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OSK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
OSK is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
WCN generates stronger free cash flow (392M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WCN scores higher overall (53/100 vs 52/100). Both earn "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.
Waste Connections Inc
INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
Waste Connections, Inc. provides waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.
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