Centene Corp (CNC)vsOracle Corporation (ORCL)
CNC
Centene Corp
$62.33
-0.59%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $32.19B
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$213.68
+0.41%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $554.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Centene Corp generates 165% more annual revenue ($178.33B vs $67.36B). ORCL leads profitability with a 25.4% profit margin vs -3.6%. ORCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.04. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
CNC
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
ORCL
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+85.0%
Fair Value
$268.78
Current Price
$62.33
$206.45 discount
Margin of Safety
-75.5%
Fair Value
$105.00
Current Price
$213.68
$108.68 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.3%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 20.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 21.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of -30.1% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 18.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNC
The strongest argument for CNC centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.4% and operating margin at 36.3%. Revenue growth of 20.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CNC
The primary concerns for CNC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNC profiles as a turnaround stock while ORCL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — expect wider price swings.
ORCL is growing revenue faster at 20.6% — sustainability is the question.
CNC generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (71/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 25.4% margins and 20.6% revenue growth. CNC offers better value entry with a 85.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Centene Corp
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Centene Corporation is a large publicly traded company and a multi-line managed care enterprise that serves as a major intermediary for both government-sponsored and privately insured health care programs. It is a healthcare insurer that focuses on managed care for uninsured, underinsured, and low-income individuals.
Oracle Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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