Oshkosh Corporation (OSK)vsWatts Water Technologies Inc (WTS)
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$145.85
-1.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.49B
WTS
Watts Water Technologies Inc
$356.02
+1.64%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $12.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 296% more annual revenue ($10.61B vs $2.68B). WTS leads profitability with a 14.3% profit margin vs 5.2%. WTS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.23. WTS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
OSK
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
WTS
Buy57
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
Strong operational efficiency at 20.9%
18.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
5.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.6%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : WTS
The strongest argument for WTS centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 18.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WTS
The primary concerns for WTS are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OSK profiles as a value stock while WTS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OSK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
WTS is growing revenue faster at 18.6% — sustainability is the question.
OSK generates stronger free cash flow (349M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WTS scores higher overall (57/100 vs 50/100) and 18.6% revenue growth. 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.
Watts Water Technologies Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells products and systems that manage and conserve the flow of fluids and energy to, through and from buildings in the commercial and residential markets of the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. . The company is headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts.
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