Cencora Inc. (COR)vsJohnson & Johnson (JNJ)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$321.57
+0.19%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $61.36B
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
$265.58
-0.29%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $640.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cencora Inc. generates 240% more annual revenue ($332.77B vs $97.93B). JNJ leads profitability with a 21.5% profit margin vs 0.8%. COR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. COR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
COR
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
JNJ
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-70.5%
Fair Value
$188.60
Current Price
$321.57
$132.97 premium
Margin of Safety
-88.9%
Fair Value
$140.57
Current Price
$265.58
$125.01 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 86 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 2.4B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.2%
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.4%
Trading at 20.1x book value
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 0.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COR
The strongest argument for COR centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. PEG of 0.68 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : JNJ
The strongest argument for JNJ centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.5% and operating margin at 29.2%.
Bear Case : COR
The primary concerns for COR are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 3.84 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : JNJ
The primary concerns for JNJ are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COR profiles as a value stock while JNJ is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
COR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
JNJ is growing revenue faster at 6.6% — sustainability is the question.
JNJ generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COR scores higher overall (62/100 vs 59/100). 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.
Cencora Inc.
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE: COR) delivers secure, reliable, high-performance data center, cloud access and interconnect solutions to a growing client ecosystem in eight key North American markets.
Johnson & Johnson
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is an American multinational corporation founded in 1886 that develops medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods. Its common stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the company is ranked No. 36 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue. Johnson & Johnson is one of the world's most valuable companies, and is one of only two U.S.-based companies that has a prime credit rating of AAA, higher than that of the United States government.
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