American Shared Hospital Service (AMS)vsFresenius Medical Care Corporation (FMS)
AMS
American Shared Hospital Service
$1.33
-3.62%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $9.08M
FMS
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
$22.03
+0.46%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $12.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation generates 66529% more annual revenue ($19.36B vs $29.05M). FMS leads profitability with a 4.9% profit margin vs -5.3%. FMS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
AMS
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
FMS
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+28.0%
Fair Value
$3.18
Current Price
$1.33
$1.85 discount
Margin of Safety
+69.0%
Fair Value
$77.65
Current Price
$22.03
$55.62 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.9% revenue growth
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 38.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
4.9% margin — thin
Revenue declined 5.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMS
The strongest argument for AMS centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : FMS
The strongest argument for FMS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.79 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AMS
The primary concerns for AMS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : FMS
The primary concerns for FMS are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMS profiles as a growth stock while FMS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FMS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
AMS is growing revenue faster at 15.9% — sustainability is the question.
FMS generates stronger free cash flow (37M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FMS scores higher overall (50/100 vs 36/100). AMS offers better value entry with a 28.0% margin of safety. 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.
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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