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A vs MTD: Agilent vs Mettler-Toledo

Agilent (A) and Mettler-Toledo (MTD) on Torvanta's measures: A grades higher on 4 of the 4 factor families and MTD on 0.

AMTD
Value gradeD+D
Growth gradeB-C
Profitability gradeB-C+
Momentum gradeB+B
Market value$48.8B$32.5B
P/E (trailing)34.1x36.6x
Forward P/E (Torvanta model estimate)SubscribersSubscribers
Revenue, last 12 months$7.4B$4.1B
Revenue growth (y/y)+9%+7%
Operating margin22.2%n/a
Return on invested capital14.9%n/a
Free-cash-flow yield2.6%2.7%
Total return, 1 year+23.3%+19.3%
Total return, 3 years+58.4%+53.5%

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Which is better, A or MTD?

Agilent (A) and Mettler-Toledo (MTD) on Torvanta's measures: A grades higher on 4 of the 4 factor families and MTD on 0. Which fits an investor depends on their goals; this is research, not a recommendation. Subscribers see where the model ranks each and its expected return.

Which is cheaper, A or MTD?

On trailing earnings A trades at 34.1x and MTD at 36.6x; their value grades are D+ and D against their sectors.

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