Cross Country Healthcare Inc (CCRN)vsEli Lilly and Company (LLY)
CCRN
Cross Country Healthcare Inc
$13.25
0.00%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $428.06M
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,409.27
-0.11%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.26T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eli Lilly and Company generates 8529% more annual revenue ($86.46B vs $1.00B). LLY leads profitability with a 31.9% profit margin vs -9.8%. LLY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. LLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
CCRN
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
LLY
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+37.2%
Fair Value
$13.16
Current Price
$13.25
$0.09 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LLY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 79 in profit
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 53.7%
Revenue surging 38.6% year-over-year
Generating 7.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -31.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 17.8%
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 31.2x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCRN
The strongest argument for CCRN centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : LLY
The strongest argument for LLY centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.9% and operating margin at 53.7%. Revenue growth of 38.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CCRN
The primary concerns for CCRN are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LLY
The primary concerns for LLY are Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 46.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.62 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCRN profiles as a turnaround stock while LLY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LLY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.45 — expect wider price swings.
LLY is growing revenue faster at 38.6% — sustainability is the question.
LLY generates stronger free cash flow (7.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LLY scores higher overall (74/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 31.9% margins and 38.6% revenue growth. CCRN offers better value entry with a 37.2% 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.
Cross Country Healthcare Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. provides talent management and other consulting services for healthcare clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
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HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Eli Lilly and Company is an American pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices in 18 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 125 countries.
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