The Cooper Companies, Inc (COO)vsWest Pharmaceutical Services Inc (WST)
COO
The Cooper Companies, Inc
$55.29
+2.16%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $10.29B
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
$371.09
+2.57%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $25.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The Cooper Companies, Inc generates 27% more annual revenue ($4.24B vs $3.33B). WST leads profitability with a 17.0% profit margin vs 13.5%. COO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. COO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
COO
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
WST
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.4%
Fair Value
$209.49
Current Price
$55.29
$154.20 discount
Margin of Safety
-45.7%
Fair Value
$168.92
Current Price
$371.09
$202.17 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 357.1% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
Areas to Watch
0.6% revenue growth
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 8.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COO
The strongest argument for COO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WST
The strongest argument for WST centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.0% and operating margin at 22.5%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COO
The primary concerns for COO are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WST
The primary concerns for WST are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 46.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COO profiles as a value stock while WST is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
WST is growing revenue faster at 13.8% — sustainability is the question.
COO generates stronger free cash flow (273M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COO scores higher overall (71/100 vs 61/100). 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.
The Cooper Companies, Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES · USA
The Cooper Companies, Inc., branded as CooperCompanies, is a global medical device company headquartered in San Ramon, California.
Visit Website →West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES · USA
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of injectable pharmaceutical packaging and delivery systems. The company is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania.
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