CONMED Corporation (CNMD)vsNovartis AG ADR (NVS)
CNMD
CONMED Corporation
$46.30
+0.17%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.40B
NVS
Novartis AG ADR
$137.16
-0.23%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $260.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Novartis AG ADR generates 4033% more annual revenue ($56.69B vs $1.37B). NVS leads profitability with a 22.5% profit margin vs 4.1%. CNMD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.84. CNMD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
CNMD
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
NVS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+27.4%
Fair Value
$58.27
Current Price
$46.30
$11.97 discount
Margin of Safety
-47.0%
Fair Value
$93.29
Current Price
$137.16
$43.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 5.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
0.3% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.8% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNMD
The strongest argument for CNMD centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NVS
The strongest argument for NVS centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.5% and operating margin at 34.6%.
Bear Case : CNMD
The primary concerns for CNMD are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : NVS
The primary concerns for NVS are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNMD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
NVS is growing revenue faster at 0.8% — sustainability is the question.
NVS generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL DEVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CNMD scores higher overall (54/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "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.
CONMED Corporation
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
CONMED Corporation, a medical technology company, develops, manufactures and sells surgical devices and related equipment for minimally invasive procedures worldwide. The company is headquartered in Largo, Florida.
Novartis AG ADR
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Novartis AG researches, develops, manufactures and markets medical devices worldwide. The company is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.
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