Polaris Industries Inc (PII)vsThor Industries Inc (THO)
PII
Polaris Industries Inc
$66.06
-4.07%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.03B
THO
Thor Industries Inc
$75.70
+1.14%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thor Industries Inc generates 34% more annual revenue ($9.82B vs $7.35B). THO leads profitability with a 2.7% profit margin vs -6.1%. THO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.71. THO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
PII
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
THO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+55.5%
Fair Value
$150.03
Current Price
$66.06
$83.97 discount
Margin of Safety
-8.3%
Fair Value
$110.67
Current Price
$75.70
$34.97 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -59.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 89.6%
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.5%
Revenue declined 3.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PII
PII has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : THO
The strongest argument for THO centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.71 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PII
The primary concerns for PII are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.94 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : THO
The primary concerns for THO are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PII profiles as a turnaround stock while THO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
THO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
PII is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
THO generates stronger free cash flow (196M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
THO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 34/100). PII offers better value entry with a 55.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Polaris Industries Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RECREATIONAL VEHICLES · USA
Polaris Inc. designs, designs, manufactures and markets motor sports vehicles worldwide. The company is headquartered in Medina, Minnesota.
Thor Industries Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RECREATIONAL VEHICLES · USA
Thor Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells recreational vehicles (RVs) and related parts and accessories in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana.
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