Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc (AVAH)vsDaVita HealthCare Partners Inc (DVA)
AVAH
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc
$8.48
+0.75%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.84B
DVA
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc
$213.36
-0.01%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $13.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc generates 449% more annual revenue ($13.84B vs $2.52B). AVAH leads profitability with a 10.4% profit margin vs 5.7%. AVAH trades at a lower P/E of 7.0x. DVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
AVAH
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
DVA
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-84.3%
Fair Value
$4.33
Current Price
$8.48
$4.15 premium
Margin of Safety
-16.7%
Fair Value
$123.62
Current Price
$213.36
$89.74 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Earnings expanding 612.0% YoY
15.9% revenue growth
Every $100 of equity generates 81 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 43.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
5.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AVAH
The strongest argument for AVAH centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 15.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : DVA
The strongest argument for DVA centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.66 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AVAH
The primary concerns for AVAH are Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 6.26 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : DVA
The primary concerns for DVA are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AVAH profiles as a growth stock while DVA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AVAH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.93 — expect wider price swings.
AVAH is growing revenue faster at 15.9% — sustainability is the question.
DVA generates stronger free cash flow (219M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DVA scores higher overall (70/100 vs 62/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc., a diversified home care platform company, offers private duty nursing (PDN) services, adult home health and palliative care, pediatric home therapy, and enteral nutrition services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
DaVita Inc. provides kidney dialysis services through a network of outpatient dialysis centers in the United States.
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