Acadia Healthcare Company Inc (ACHC)vsFresenius Medical Care Corporation (FMS)
ACHC
Acadia Healthcare Company Inc
$24.31
+7.14%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $2.24B
FMS
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
$22.26
+1.04%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $12.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation generates 492% more annual revenue ($19.63B vs $3.31B). FMS leads profitability with a 5.0% profit margin vs -33.3%. FMS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. FMS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
ACHC
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
FMS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ACHC.
Margin of Safety
+73.4%
Fair Value
$90.32
Current Price
$22.26
$68.06 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -41.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 45.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
4.2% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
5.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACHC
The strongest argument for ACHC centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FMS
The strongest argument for FMS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ACHC
The primary concerns for ACHC are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : FMS
The primary concerns for FMS are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Thin 5.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACHC profiles as a turnaround stock while FMS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FMS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
ACHC is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
FMS generates stronger free cash flow (564M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FMS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Acadia Healthcare Company Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. develops and operates inpatient psychiatric facilities, residential treatment centers, group homes, substance abuse facilities, and outpatient behavioral health facilities to serve the behavioral health and recovery needs of the communities in the United States. United States and Puerto Rico. The company is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee.
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HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA provides dialysis care and related dialysis care services in Germany, North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Bad Homburg, Germany.
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