Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)vsWorthington Industries Inc (WOR)
PH
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
$882.23
-2.99%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $111.35B
WOR
Worthington Industries Inc
$54.38
+0.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Parker-Hannifin Corporation generates 1481% more annual revenue ($20.99B vs $1.33B). PH leads profitability with a 16.6% profit margin vs 8.4%. WOR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.97. WOR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
PH
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
WOR
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 24.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 4.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PH
The strongest argument for PH centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.6% and operating margin at 21.5%. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WOR
The strongest argument for WOR centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 24.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PH
The primary concerns for PH are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : WOR
The primary concerns for WOR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 164.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PH profiles as a mature stock while WOR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
WOR is growing revenue faster at 24.4% — sustainability is the question.
PH generates stronger free cash flow (881M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WOR scores higher overall (57/100 vs 55/100) and 24.4% revenue growth. 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.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Parker-Hannifin Corporation, originally Parker Appliance Company, usually referred to as just Parker, is an American corporation specializing in motion and control technologies. Its corporate headquarters are in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, in Greater Cleveland.
Worthington Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Worthington Industries, Inc., a metal fabrication company, focuses on processing value-added steel and metal products manufactured in the United States, Austria, Canada, Mexico, Poland, and Portugal. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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