Teradyne Inc (TER)vsTalen Energy Corporation (TLN)
TER
Teradyne Inc
$323.36
+1.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $50.12B
TLN
Talen Energy Corporation
$328.29
+3.96%
UTILITIES · Cap: $14.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Teradyne Inc generates 21% more annual revenue ($3.19B vs $2.63B). TER leads profitability with a 17.4% profit margin vs -8.3%. TER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
TER
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
TLN
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-98.5%
Fair Value
$161.93
Current Price
$323.36
$161.43 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TLN.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 30.3%
Revenue surging 43.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 81.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 58.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 34.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 18.1x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.7x book value
ROE of -17.7% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -36.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.4% and operating margin at 30.3%. Revenue growth of 43.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TLN
The strongest argument for TLN centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 58.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 92.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TLN
The primary concerns for TLN are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TER profiles as a growth stock while TLN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.80 — expect wider price swings.
TLN is growing revenue faster at 58.0% — sustainability is the question.
TLN generates stronger free cash flow (240M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TER scores higher overall (70/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 17.4% margins and 43.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Teradyne Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Teradyne, Inc. is an American automatic test equipment (ATE) designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts.
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