ENR vs the Competition: Which Stock Comes Out on Top?
Here is how Energizer (ENR) stacks up against its peers in size, valuation, growth and margin.
- ENR has the highest operating margin among peers at 15.3%.
- ENR’s revenue growth of 1.1% in the last 12 months is low, lagging ENS, AYI, ENVX but outpacing VYX, NATL.
- ENR’s stock gained 1.0% over the past year and trades at a PE of 8.0, though peers like ENS, AYI, NATL delivered stronger returns.
As a quick background, Energizer provides household and specialty batteries, lighting products, and licenses battery brands for consumer solutions in gaming, automotive, portable power, and lighting, sold via direct sales, distributors, and wholesalers.
| ENR | ENS | AYI | VYX | NATL | ENVX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 2.0 | 3.9 | 9.9 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 2.0 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 2.9 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| PE Ratio | 8.0 | 11.0 | 24.6 | 1.6 | 21.6 | -16.0 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | 1.1% | 3.7% | 9.2% | -11.9% | -0.6% | 60.0% |
| LTM Operating Margin | 15.3% | 13.1% | 13.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -625.6% |
| LTM FCF Margin | 5.4% | 3.6% | 12.1% | -23.0% | 3.3% | -524.6% |
| 12M Market Return | 1.0% | 5.1% | 33.6% | -4.9% | 38.3% | -1.3% |
Why does this matter? ENR just went up 23.4% in a month – peer comparison puts stock performance, valuation, and financials in context – highlighting whether it is truly outperforming, lagging behind, and above all – can this continue? Read Buy or Sell ENR Stock to see if Energizer holds up as a quality investment. Furthermore, there is always a risk of fall after a strong rally – see how the stock has dipped and recovered in the past through ENR Dip Buyer Analysis lens.
While peer comparison is critical Trefis High Quality Portfolio evaluates much more, and is designed to reduce stock-specific risks while giving upside exposure.
Revenue Growth Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENR | 1.1% | – | -2.5% | -3.0% | 0.9% |
| ENS | 3.7% | 1.0% | -3.4% | 10.5% | |
| AYI | 9.2% | – | -2.8% | -1.3% | 15.7% |
| VYX | -11.9% | – | -11.1% | 0.1% | -14.0% |
| NATL | -0.6% | – | 3.0% | 1.5% | 16.4% |
| ENVX | 60.0% | – | 201.9% | 23.3% | ∞% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENR | 15.3% | – | 11.9% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| ENS | 13.1% | 13.4% | 11.0% | 8.0% | |
| AYI | 13.7% | – | 14.4% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| VYX | 0.4% | – | -1.3% | -4.1% | -1.6% |
| NATL | 12.7% | – | 11.8% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| ENVX | -625.6% | – | -870.5% | -2915.0% | -2048.7% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENR | 5.7 | – | 65.8 | 16.1 | -10.1 |
| ENS | 9.5 | 10.1 | 15.3 | 17.1 | |
| AYI | 22.9 | – | 21.3 | 18.8 | 14.7 |
| VYX | 1.5 | – | 2.1 | -5.6 | 53.3 |
| NATL | 15.9 | – | 26.9 | -12.8 | � |
| ENVX | -16.5 | – | -8.6 | -9.3 | -36.9 |
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