Cencora Inc. (COR)vsValmont Industries Inc (VMI)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$325.08
-0.67%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $63.59B
VMI
Valmont Industries Inc
$406.39
+0.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cencora Inc. generates 7838% more annual revenue ($325.78B vs $4.10B). VMI leads profitability with a 8.5% profit margin vs 0.5%. COR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. VMI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
COR
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
VMI
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
+39.1%
Fair Value
$785.30
Current Price
$406.39
$378.91 discount
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
Earnings expanding 135.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
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
0.1% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
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 : VMI
The strongest argument for VMI centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity.
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 : VMI
The primary concerns for VMI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VMI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
COR is growing revenue faster at 5.5% — sustainability is the question.
VMI generates stronger free cash flow (70M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VMI scores higher overall (63/100 vs 62/100). 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.
Valmont Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Valmont Industries, Inc. produces and sells metal products manufactured in the United States, Australia, Denmark, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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