Centene Corp (CNC)vsVisa Inc. Class A (V)
CNC
Centene Corp
$55.96
+1.78%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $27.15B
V
Visa Inc. Class A
$318.79
-0.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $610.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Centene Corp generates 314% more annual revenue ($178.33B vs $43.03B). V leads profitability with a 51.7% profit margin vs -3.6%. CNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. V earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
CNC
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
V
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
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 60 in profit
Keeps 52 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 67.3%
17.1% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 35.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of -26.0% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 15.9x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNC
The strongest argument for CNC centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : V
The strongest argument for V centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 51.7% and operating margin at 67.3%. Revenue growth of 17.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CNC
The primary concerns for CNC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : V
The primary concerns for V are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNC profiles as a turnaround stock while V is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
V is growing revenue faster at 17.1% — sustainability is the question.
CNC generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
V scores higher overall (72/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 51.7% margins and 17.1% revenue growth. 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.
Visa Inc. Class A
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Visa Inc. is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Foster City, California, United States. It facilitates electronic funds transfers throughout the world, most commonly through Visa-branded credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards. Visa is one of the world's most valuable companies.
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