Brookdale Senior Living Inc (BKD)vsFresenius Medical Care Corporation (FMS)
BKD
Brookdale Senior Living Inc
$12.98
-4.28%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $3.24B
FMS
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
$22.03
+1.76%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $11.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation generates 534% more annual revenue ($19.36B vs $3.05B). FMS leads profitability with a 4.9% profit margin vs -8.6%. BKD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.28. FMS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
BKD
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
FMS
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.2%
Fair Value
$48.18
Current Price
$12.98
$35.20 discount
Margin of Safety
+76.3%
Fair Value
$101.47
Current Price
$22.03
$79.44 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
Operating margin of 3.8%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -308.2% — below average capital efficiency
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
4.9% margin — thin
Revenue declined 5.5%
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 0.70 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BKD
The primary concerns for BKD are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
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
BKD profiles as a turnaround stock while FMS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FMS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
BKD is growing revenue faster at -4.0% — sustainability is the question.
FMS generates stronger free cash flow (37M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FMS scores higher overall (50/100 vs 38/100). BKD offers better value entry with a 65.2% 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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