Elevance Health Inc (ELV)vsHaverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT-A)
ELV
Elevance Health Inc
$374.71
+1.53%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $80.93B
HVT-A
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$23.06
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $373.17M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Elevance Health Inc generates 26048% more annual revenue ($200.42B vs $766.48M). HVT-A leads profitability with a 2.6% profit margin vs 2.6%. HVT-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. ELV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ELV
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
HVT-A
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.5%
Fair Value
$1011.48
Current Price
$374.71
$636.77 discount
Margin of Safety
+85.3%
Fair Value
$197.79
Current Price
$23.05
$174.73 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
2.6% revenue growth
2.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 16.8%
4.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.6% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELV
The strongest argument for ELV centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HVT-A
The strongest argument for HVT-A centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ELV
The primary concerns for ELV are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : HVT-A
The primary concerns for HVT-A are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HVT-A carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
HVT-A is growing revenue faster at 4.1% — 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 52/100). HVT-A offers better value entry with a 85.3% 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.
Elevance Health Inc
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Elevance Health Inc. is a health benefits company. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories in the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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