Cencora Inc. (COR)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$325.08
-0.67%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $63.24B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$163.26
+1.33%
ENERGY · Cap: $680.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cencora Inc. generates 1% more annual revenue ($325.78B vs $323.90B). COR leads profitability with a 50.0% profit margin vs 8.9%. 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+
XOM
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
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
-263.5%
Fair Value
$45.49
Current Price
$163.26
$117.77 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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 33.1x book value
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 130.0%
Earnings declined 11.0%
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 : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : COR
The primary concerns for COR are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COR profiles as a mature stock while XOM 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.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (5.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COR scores higher overall (62/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 50.0% margins. 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.
Exxon Mobil Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Exxon Mobil Corporation, stylized as ExxonMobil, is an American multinational oil and gas corporation headquartered in Irving, Texas. It is the largest direct descendant of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil, and was formed on November 30, 1999 by the merger of Exxon (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey) and Mobil (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New York). ExxonMobil's primary brands are Exxon, Mobil, Esso, and ExxonMobil Chemical. ExxonMobil is incorporated in New Jersey.
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