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Fastenal Company (FAST $47.36)
- $47.36 P/E (TTM): 47.08X Cap: $54.03B
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Comfort Systems USA Inc. (FIX $541.32)
- $541.32 P/E (TTM): 31.92X Cap: $18.77B
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Watsco Inc. (WSO $486.22)
- $486.22 P/E (TTM): 36.86X Cap: $19.45B
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Q: please provide 3 important current metrics used to value WSO and compare them to their 3 year average. if you like WSO what would be a good entry point if not is there a competitor that you would recommend and why thanks Richard

Read Answer Asked by richard on October 29, 2024

Comfort Systems USA Inc. (FIX $541.32)
- $541.32 P/E (TTM): 31.92X Cap: $18.77B
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Watsco Inc. (WSO $486.22)
- $486.22 P/E (TTM): 36.86X Cap: $19.45B
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Trane Technologies plc (TT $458.72)
- $458.72 P/E (TTM): 37.28X Cap: $99.84B
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Carrier Global Corporation (CARR $79.77)
- $79.77 P/E (TTM): 50.95X Cap: $65.51B
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Q: May I have your thoughts about Carrier's acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions? I have been looking at HVAC investment opportunities in the UK & Europe and the only alternative is Trane. Which of those two are the more suitable investment at this time? Thanks.

Read Answer Asked by Marco on July 12, 2023

Generac Holdlings Inc. (GNRC $152.39)
- $152.39 P/E (TTM): 26.23X Cap: $9.04B
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Watsco Inc. (WSO $486.22)
- $486.22 P/E (TTM): 36.86X Cap: $19.45B
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Q: Recently, Watsco has increased in value while Generac went into a deep decline. Why the diversion and which is the better company?

Thank you for your analysis and reviews throughout the year!

Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on January 06, 2022

Watsco Inc. (WSO $486.22)
- $486.22 P/E (TTM): 36.86X Cap: $19.45B
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Q: Your thoughts please. Ernie

Read Answer Asked by Ernie on May 07, 2019

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