Elevance Health Inc (ELV)vsQualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
ELV
Elevance Health Inc
$374.71
+1.53%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $80.93B
QCOM
Qualcomm Incorporated
$192.57
+3.23%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $177.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Elevance Health Inc generates 351% more annual revenue ($200.42B vs $44.49B). QCOM leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 2.6%. QCOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. QCOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
ELV
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
QCOM
Strong Buy72
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
+15.3%
Fair Value
$220.25
Current Price
$192.57
$27.68 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
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 173.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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%
Trading at 9.0x book value
Revenue declined 3.5%
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 : QCOM
The strongest argument for QCOM centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 22.1%. PEG of 0.76 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 : QCOM
The primary concerns for QCOM are Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELV profiles as a value stock while QCOM is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
QCOM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
ELV is growing revenue faster at 2.6% — sustainability is the question.
ELV generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QCOM scores higher overall (72/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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.
Qualcomm Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, and incorporated in Delaware. It creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. It owns patents critical to the 5G, 4G, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA and WCDMA mobile communications standards.
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