American Shared Hospital Service (AMS)vsFresenius Medical Care Corporation (FMS)
AMS
American Shared Hospital Service
$1.90
0.00%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $13.20M
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 66608% more annual revenue ($19.63B vs $29.42M). FMS leads profitability with a 5.0% profit margin vs -7.6%. FMS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
AMS
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
FMS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AMS.
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
2.5% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 0.7%
ROE of -11.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 : AMS
The strongest argument for AMS centers on Price/Book.
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 : AMS
The primary concerns for AMS are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
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
AMS 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.
AMS is growing revenue faster at 2.5% — sustainability is the question.
FMS generates stronger free cash flow (564M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FMS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
American Shared Hospital Service
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
American Shared Hospital Services rents radiosurgery and radiation therapy equipment to healthcare providers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
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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