Head to head · SEC data as of September 11, 2026
Eaton
75
Quality score · out of 100
Emerson Electric
68
Quality score · out of 100
Eaton comes in ahead: a quality score of 75 versus 68 for Emerson Electric. Eaton wins on ROE (18.9% vs 12.6%), revenue growth (9.9% vs 1.8%) and earnings growth (20.7% vs 4.8%). Emerson Electric answers with cash generation (FCF) (18.6% vs 13.1%) and less debt (2.29× vs 3.12×).
| Metric | Eaton | Emerson Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Quality score (0-100) | 75 | 68 |
| Net margin | 12.8% | 13.8% |
| Gross margin | — | 51.1% |
| ROE | 18.9% | 12.6% |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 3.12× | 2.29× |
| FCF margin | 13.1% | 18.6% |
| Revenue growth (annualized) | 9.9% | 1.8% |
| Earnings growth (annualized) | 20.7% | 4.8% |
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Eaton. Eaton makes electrical power-management equipment: switchgear, transformers, backup systems and components that deliver electricity safely to factories, data centers and buildings. It sits at the center of two waves: electrification and the AI data-center boom.
Emerson Electric. Emerson Electric makes industrial automation software and equipment: the systems controlling refineries, factories and chemical plants. After years of restructuring, it has reshaped itself into a purer automation bet.
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Who has the stronger fundamentals today, Eaton or Emerson Electric?
By the StockSemáforo model (profitability, growth and financial strength, built on official SEC data), Eaton scores higher: 75 versus 68 out of 100. The score is recomputed nightly with the latest filings.
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