Addus HomeCare Corporation (ADUS)vsHCA Holdings Inc (HCA)
ADUS
Addus HomeCare Corporation
$99.31
-0.47%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.85B
HCA
HCA Holdings Inc
$485.72
-1.79%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $110.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HCA Holdings Inc generates 5214% more annual revenue ($75.60B vs $1.42B). HCA leads profitability with a 9.0% profit margin vs 6.7%. ADUS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. ADUS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
ADUS
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
HCA
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+53.9%
Fair Value
$244.30
Current Price
$99.31
$144.99 discount
Margin of Safety
+59.4%
Fair Value
$1310.40
Current Price
$485.72
$824.68 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 52.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 25.6% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 136 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 44.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ADUS
The strongest argument for ADUS centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 25.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.97 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HCA
The strongest argument for HCA centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Market Cap. PEG of 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ADUS
The primary concerns for ADUS are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HCA
The primary concerns for HCA are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ADUS profiles as a growth stock while HCA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HCA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
ADUS is growing revenue faster at 25.6% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ADUS scores higher overall (70/100 vs 69/100) and 25.6% revenue growth. HCA offers better value entry with a 59.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Addus HomeCare Corporation
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Addus HomeCare Corporation, provides personal care services to the elderly, the chronically ill, the disabled, and people who are at risk of hospitalization or institutionalization in the United States. The company is headquartered in Frisco, Texas.
HCA Holdings Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
HCA Healthcare is an American for-profit operator of health care facilities that was founded in 1968. It is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and, as of May 2020, owns and operates 186 hospitals and approximately 2,000 sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding emergency rooms, urgent care centers and physician clinics in 21 states and the United Kingdom.
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