Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT)vsWaters Corporation (WAT)
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$367.92
+8.22%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $130.60B
WAT
Waters Corporation
$348.07
-1.99%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $34.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vertiv Holdings Co generates 188% more annual revenue ($10.84B vs $3.77B). VRT leads profitability with a 14.4% profit margin vs 11.9%. WAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.58. VRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
VRT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
WAT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VRT.
Margin of Safety
-63.1%
Fair Value
$201.83
Current Price
$348.07
$146.24 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Revenue surging 30.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 135.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 91.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 35.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.1x book value
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : VRT
The strongest argument for VRT centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 30.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WAT
The strongest argument for WAT centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 91.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : VRT
The primary concerns for VRT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 85.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WAT
The primary concerns for WAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 44.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VRT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.10 — expect wider price swings.
WAT is growing revenue faster at 91.5% — sustainability is the question.
VRT generates stronger free cash flow (654M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VRT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 53/100) and 30.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Vertiv Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Vertiv Holdings Co designs, manufactures and services critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Waters Corporation
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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