Cencora Inc. (COR)vsAT&T Inc. (T)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$261.08
+2.12%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $49.74B
T
AT&T Inc.
$25.16
-0.40%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $175.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cencora Inc. generates 160% more annual revenue ($328.68B vs $126.53B). T leads profitability with a 16.9% profit margin vs 0.8%. COR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. T earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
COR
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
T
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+71.1%
Fair Value
$1266.50
Current Price
$261.08
$1005.42 discount
Margin of Safety
+21.5%
Fair Value
$32.17
Current Price
$25.16
$7.01 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 107 in profit
Earnings expanding 128.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.7%
Generating 2.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.8% revenue growth
0.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.7%
Trading at 26.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Earnings declined 11.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COR
The strongest argument for COR centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : T
The strongest argument for T centers on P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 22.7%.
Bear Case : COR
The primary concerns for COR are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : T
The primary concerns for T are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
COR is growing revenue faster at 3.8% — sustainability is the question.
T generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
COR scores higher overall (64/100 vs 64/100). T offers better value entry with a 21.5% margin of safety. 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.
AT&T Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
AT&T Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company, Delaware-registered but headquartered at Whitacre Tower in Downtown Dallas, Texas. It is the world largest telecommunications company, and the second largest provider of mobile telephone services.
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