Elevance Health Inc (ELV)vsOracle Corporation (ORCL)
ELV
Elevance Health Inc
$374.71
+1.53%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $80.93B
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$194.03
+4.68%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $494.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Elevance Health Inc generates 213% more annual revenue ($200.42B vs $64.08B). ORCL leads profitability with a 25.3% profit margin vs 2.6%. ORCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ELV
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
ORCL
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
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
-70.5%
Fair Value
$113.80
Current Price
$194.03
$80.23 premium
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 58 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 24.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
2.6% revenue growth
2.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 16.8%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 16.6x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.3% and operating margin at 32.7%. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.15 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELV profiles as a value stock while ORCL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.60 — expect wider price swings.
ORCL is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
ELV generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (74/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 25.3% margins and 21.7% revenue growth. ELV offers better value entry with a 63.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Oracle Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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