Centene Corp (CNC)vsTotalEnergies SE ADR (TTE)
CNC
Centene Corp
$62.33
-0.59%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $32.19B
TTE
TotalEnergies SE ADR
$89.40
+0.78%
ENERGY · Cap: $195.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TotalEnergies SE ADR generates 3% more annual revenue ($183.96B vs $178.33B). TTE leads profitability with a 8.2% profit margin vs -3.6%. TTE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. TTE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
CNC
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
TTE
Strong Buy72
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TTE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 57.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
ROE of -30.1% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
3.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
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 : TTE
The strongest argument for TTE centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CNC
The primary concerns for CNC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : TTE
The primary concerns for TTE are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNC profiles as a turnaround stock while TTE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
CNC is growing revenue faster at 5.1% — sustainability is the question.
CNC generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TTE scores higher overall (72/100 vs 57/100). 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.
TotalEnergies SE ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
TotalEnergies SE is a global integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.
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