Brookdale Senior Living Inc (BKD)vsFresenius Medical Care Corporation (FMS)
BKD
Brookdale Senior Living Inc
$11.38
+0.09%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $2.72B
FMS
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
$22.50
+1.26%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $11.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation generates 563% more annual revenue ($19.43B vs $2.93B). FMS leads profitability with a 4.8% profit margin vs -4.7%. BKD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.28. FMS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
BKD
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
FMS
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+69.5%
Fair Value
$37.37
Current Price
$11.38
$25.99 discount
Margin of Safety
+68.5%
Fair Value
$76.29
Current Price
$22.50
$53.79 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -437.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 8.9%
1.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKD
The strongest argument for BKD centers on PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.28 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FMS
The strongest argument for FMS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.74 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BKD
The primary concerns for BKD are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : FMS
The primary concerns for FMS are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKD profiles as a turnaround stock while FMS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FMS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
FMS is growing revenue faster at 1.4% — sustainability is the question.
FMS generates stronger free cash flow (620M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FMS scores higher overall (58/100 vs 42/100). BKD offers better value entry with a 69.5% 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.
Brookdale Senior Living Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. owns and operates senior communities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.
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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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