Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc (AVAH)vsHCA Holdings Inc (HCA)
AVAH
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc
$6.62
+0.15%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.44B
HCA
HCA Holdings Inc
$484.02
-0.35%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $108.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HCA Holdings Inc generates 3007% more annual revenue ($75.60B vs $2.43B). AVAH leads profitability with a 9.3% profit margin vs 9.0%. AVAH trades at a lower P/E of 6.3x. HCA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
AVAH
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
HCA
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+83.8%
Fair Value
$49.14
Current Price
$6.62
$42.52 discount
Margin of Safety
+59.9%
Fair Value
$1326.31
Current Price
$484.02
$842.29 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 62 in profit
Earnings expanding 465.2% YoY
Revenue surging 27.4% 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
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 27.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : AVAH
The primary concerns for AVAH are Market Cap.
Bear Case : HCA
The primary concerns for HCA are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AVAH profiles as a growth stock while HCA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AVAH carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
AVAH is growing revenue faster at 27.4% — sustainability is the question.
HCA generates stronger free cash flow (870M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HCA scores higher overall (69/100 vs 62/100). AVAH offers better value entry with a 83.8% margin of safety. 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.
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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