Brookdale Senior Living Inc (BKD)vsTenet Healthcare Corporation (THC)
BKD
Brookdale Senior Living Inc
$11.90
+6.14%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $3.21B
THC
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
$178.75
+0.43%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $15.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tenet Healthcare Corporation generates 615% more annual revenue ($21.45B vs $3.00B). THC leads profitability with a 7.9% profit margin vs -6.8%. BKD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.28. THC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BKD
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
THC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$38.94
Current Price
$11.89
$27.04 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for THC.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Earnings expanding 87.6% YoY
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -437.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 6.7%
2.8% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
7.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : THC
The strongest argument for THC centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BKD
The primary concerns for BKD are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : THC
The primary concerns for THC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKD profiles as a turnaround stock while THC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
THC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.28 — expect wider price swings.
THC is growing revenue faster at 2.8% — sustainability is the question.
THC generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
THC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 39/100). BKD offers better value entry with a 65.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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
Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a diversified health services company. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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