Elevance Health Inc (ELV)vsDiamondback Energy Inc (FANG)
ELV
Elevance Health Inc
$415.53
-0.71%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $87.28B
FANG
Diamondback Energy Inc
$192.62
-5.09%
ENERGY · Cap: $53.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Elevance Health Inc generates 1286% more annual revenue ($200.42B vs $14.46B). ELV leads profitability with a 2.6% profit margin vs 2.0%. ELV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. ELV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ELV
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
FANG
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+4.5%
Fair Value
$416.35
Current Price
$415.53
$0.82 discount
Margin of Safety
+41.1%
Fair Value
$286.80
Current Price
$192.62
$94.18 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
2.6% revenue growth
2.6% margin — thin
Earnings declined 16.8%
4.2% revenue growth
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
2.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELV
The strongest argument for ELV centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FANG
The strongest argument for FANG centers on Price/Book, Market Cap.
Bear Case : ELV
The primary concerns for ELV are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : FANG
The primary concerns for FANG are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 191.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.68 — expect wider price swings.
FANG is growing revenue faster at 4.2% — sustainability is the question.
ELV generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HEALTHCARE PLANS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ELV scores higher overall (56/100 vs 41/100). FANG offers better value entry with a 41.1% margin of safety. 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.
Elevance Health Inc
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Elevance Health Inc. is a health benefits company. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Diamondback Energy Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Diamondback Energy is a company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration and headquartered in Midland, Texas.
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