Cencora Inc. (COR)vsQnity Electronics, Inc (Q)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$325.08
-0.67%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $63.59B
Q
Qnity Electronics, Inc
$120.26
+1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $24.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cencora Inc. generates 6753% more annual revenue ($325.78B vs $4.75B). Q leads profitability with a 14.6% profit margin vs 0.5%. COR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. COR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
COR
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Q
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-43.9%
Fair Value
$254.20
Current Price
$325.08
$70.88 premium
Margin of Safety
-410.3%
Fair Value
$22.44
Current Price
$120.26
$97.82 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 134 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.4%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.2%
Trading at 33.1x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 8.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 52.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COR
The strongest argument for COR centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : Q
The strongest argument for Q centers on Operating Margin.
Bear Case : COR
The primary concerns for COR are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 0.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : Q
The primary concerns for Q are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Q is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
Q generates stronger free cash flow (420M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
COR scores higher overall (62/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Qnity Electronics, Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
IQVIA Holdings Inc. provides integrated information and technology-enabled healthcare services in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.
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