Carlsmed, Inc. (CARL)vsTempus AI, Inc. Class A Common Stock (TEM)
CARL
Carlsmed, Inc.
$14.73
-0.20%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $402.17M
TEM
Tempus AI, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$59.01
+0.46%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $11.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tempus AI, Inc. Class A Common Stock generates 2162% more annual revenue ($1.43B vs $63.30M). TEM leads profitability with a -17.8% profit margin vs -57.4%. CARL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 30/100 (F).
CARL
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
TEM
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 56.7% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 21.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -43.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% earnings growth
Trading at 23.9x book value
ROE of -57.2% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CARL
The strongest argument for CARL centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 56.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TEM
The strongest argument for TEM centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CARL
The primary concerns for CARL are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bear Case : TEM
The primary concerns for TEM are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.25 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CARL profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TEM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CARL is growing revenue faster at 56.7% — sustainability is the question.
CARL generates stronger free cash flow (-7M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CARL scores higher overall (30/100 vs 28/100) and 56.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Avoid" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Carlsmed, Inc.
HEALTHCARE · HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES · USA
Carlsmed, Inc. develops and operates a surgical platform for the treatment of complex adult spinal deformities that enables surgeons to harness clinical intelligence, advanced image recognition, and 3D printing technologies. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
Tempus AI, Inc. Class A Common Stock
HEALTHCARE · HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES · USA
Tempus AI, Inc is a healthcare technology company. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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