DUOT vs ISSC vs ATRO vs RAIL vs KO vs JPM

For growth investors, Duos Technologies Group, Inc.

(DUOT) is the stronger pick with 271. 2% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -10. 4% for FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL). FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) offers the better valuation at 7. 5x trailing P/E (17. 5x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (DUOT) a "Buy" — based on 3 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, FreightCar America, Inc.

(RAIL) is the cheapest at 7. 5x versus Astronics Corporation at 118. 5x. On forward P/E, JPMorgan Chase & Co. is actually cheaper at 14. 4x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Innovative Aerosystems, Inc. wins at 0. 56x versus The Coca-Cola Company's 2. 26x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Astronics Corporation (ATRO) delivered a total return of +368.

1%, compared to +10. 1% for Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (DUOT). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: ISSC returned +554. 4% versus DUOT's -58. 6%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is the lower-risk stock at -0.

20β versus Duos Technologies Group, Inc. 's 2. 73β — meaning DUOT is approximately -1464% more volatile than KO relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (DUOT) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 10% versus 3% for Astronics Corporation — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Duos Technologies Group, Inc.

(DUOT) is pulling ahead at 271. 2% versus -10. 4% for FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Astronics Corporation grew EPS 276. 1% year-over-year, compared to 1. 5% for JPMorgan Chase & Co.. Over a 3-year CAGR, ISSC leads at 44. 8% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is the more profitable company, earning 27.

3% net margin versus -36. 4% for Duos Technologies Group, Inc. — meaning it keeps 27. 3% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: KO leads at 28. 7% versus -36. 1% for DUOT. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — KO leads at 61. 6%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Innovative Aerosystems, Inc. (ISSC) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 56x versus The Coca-Cola Company's 2. 26x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) trades at 14. 4x forward P/E versus 292. 0x for Duos Technologies Group, Inc. — 277. 6x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for DUOT: 45. 5% to $17. 00.

In this comparison, KO (2.

5% yield), JPM (1. 9% yield) pay a dividend. DUOT, ISSC, ATRO, RAIL do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β -0.

20), 2. 5% yield, +121. 1% 10Y return). Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (DUOT) carries a higher beta of 2. 73 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (KO: +121. 1%, DUOT: -58. 6%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (DUOT (Technology) and ISSC (Industrials) and ATRO (Industrials) and RAIL (Industrials) and KO (Consumer Defensive) and JPM (Financial Services)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: DUOT is a small-cap high-growth stock; ISSC is a small-cap high-growth stock; ATRO is a small-cap quality compounder stock; RAIL is a small-cap deep-value stock; KO is a large-cap quality compounder stock; JPM is a large-cap deep-value stock. KO, JPM pay a dividend while DUOT, ISSC, ATRO, RAIL do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.