CVS Health Corp (CVS)vsUniversal Corporation (UVV)
CVS
CVS Health Corp
$72.18
-0.85%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $92.62B
UVV
Universal Corporation
$51.95
+1.11%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CVS Health Corp generates 13284% more annual revenue ($399.83B vs $2.99B). UVV leads profitability with a 3.7% profit margin vs 0.4%. CVS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.21. CVS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CVS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
UVV
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-18.4%
Fair Value
$65.05
Current Price
$72.18
$7.13 premium
Margin of Safety
+74.6%
Fair Value
$207.79
Current Price
$51.95
$155.84 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 76.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.6B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 32.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.3% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.6%
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.7% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CVS
The strongest argument for CVS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.21 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UVV
The strongest argument for UVV centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CVS
The primary concerns for CVS are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 52.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : UVV
The primary concerns for UVV are Market Cap, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UVV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
CVS is growing revenue faster at 8.4% — sustainability is the question.
CVS generates stronger free cash flow (2.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HEALTHCARE PLANS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CVS scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100). UVV offers better value entry with a 74.6% 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.
CVS Health Corp
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
CVS Health (previously CVS Corporation and CVS Caremark Corporation) is an American healthcare company that owns CVS Pharmacy, a retail pharmacy chain; CVS Caremark, a pharmacy benefits manager; Aetna, a health insurance provider, among many other brands. The company's headquarters is in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Visit Website →Universal Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Universal Corporation processes and supplies leaf tobacco and plant ingredients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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