Cencora Inc. (COR)vsW. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$325.08
-0.67%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $63.24B
WRB
W. R. Berkley Corp
$64.49
-0.83%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cencora Inc. generates 2115% more annual revenue ($325.78B vs $14.71B). COR leads profitability with a 50.0% profit margin vs 12.1%. 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+
WRB
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-44.2%
Fair Value
$253.59
Current Price
$325.08
$71.49 premium
Margin of Safety
-136.4%
Fair Value
$30.26
Current Price
$64.49
$34.23 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 134 in profit
Keeps 50 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 118.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 33.1x book value
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
1.5% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 21.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COR
The strongest argument for COR centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 50.0% and operating margin at 118.0%. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WRB
The strongest argument for WRB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : COR
The primary concerns for COR are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : WRB
The primary concerns for WRB are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COR profiles as a mature stock while WRB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
COR is growing revenue faster at 5.5% — sustainability is the question.
WRB generates stronger free cash flow (896M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COR scores higher overall (62/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 50.0% margins. 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.
W. R. Berkley Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
W. R. Berkley Corporation is a commercial lines property & casualty insurance holding company organized in Delaware and based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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