Eaton Corporation plc ETN NYSE

Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) has shown moderate revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $20.8B to $27.4B (average +9.8%/yr). Net income reached $4.1B, reflecting solid earnings growth at +18.8%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 14.9%, which is moderate. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 37.6% (moderate), with a +4.4pp trend over the period. With a $156B market cap and MOAT composite score of 76/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (73/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 41-year history, the company was profitable in 40 of 41 years — an excellent long-term track record
• INCOME (55/100, Partial) — the company is profitable but margin is below 15%
• MOAT (76/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 64/100 with 3/7 criteria passed.