Oshkosh Corp (OSK) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Cheap valuation and 12.8% FCF yield offer strong downside buffer, but low 15.9% gross margins and lumpiness in defense restrict upside.
Investment score: 60/100
Analysis as of
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 75/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 60/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 50/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 45/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 45/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 70/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 70/100 (weight 15%)
Oshkosh Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for OSK
- Substantial Valuation Discount to Industrial Peers
What speaks against OSK
- Cyclical Vulnerability in Access Equipment Demand
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSK | 16.5x | 0.8x | 9.2x | 15.9% | 5.2% | 12.8% |
| CAT | 34.2x | 4.9x | 23.4x | 33.9% | 14.5% | 2.4% |
| CMI | 26.7x | 2.1x | 15.6x | 25.3% | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| PCAR | 24.9x | 2.3x | 20.1x | 14.9% | 9.2% | 5.0% |
| WAB | 37.5x | 3.9x | 21.9x | 34.3% | 10.6% | 3.9% |
| ALSN | 18.8x | 2.7x | 12.5x | 39.5% | 14.3% | 7.4% |
| Peer median | 26.7x | 2.7x | 20.1x | 33.9% | 10.6% | 4.6% |
Frequently asked questions about Oshkosh Corp (OSK)
Is OSK stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Oshkosh Corp as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 60/100. Cheap valuation and 12.8% FCF yield offer strong downside buffer, but low 15.9% gross margins and lumpiness in defense restrict upside. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is OSK stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for OSK is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 60/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.