Establishment Labs Holdings Inc (ESTA)vsJohnson & Johnson (JNJ)
ESTA
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc
$70.94
-0.63%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $2.13B
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
$265.58
-0.29%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $640.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Johnson & Johnson generates 39738% more annual revenue ($97.93B vs $245.82M). JNJ leads profitability with a 21.5% profit margin vs -15.8%. JNJ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
ESTA
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
JNJ
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-11.7%
Fair Value
$65.12
Current Price
$70.94
$5.82 premium
Margin of Safety
-88.9%
Fair Value
$140.57
Current Price
$265.58
$125.01 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 31.7% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.2%
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Trading at 97.2x book value
ROE of -295.9% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 0.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ESTA
The strongest argument for ESTA centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 31.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : JNJ
The strongest argument for JNJ centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.5% and operating margin at 29.2%.
Bear Case : ESTA
The primary concerns for ESTA are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 12.20 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : JNJ
The primary concerns for JNJ are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ESTA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while JNJ is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ESTA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
ESTA is growing revenue faster at 31.7% — sustainability is the question.
JNJ generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JNJ scores higher overall (59/100 vs 30/100), backed by strong 21.5% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc., a medical technology company, manufactures and markets medical devices for cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. The company is headquartered in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
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HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is an American multinational corporation founded in 1886 that develops medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods. Its common stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the company is ranked No. 36 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue. Johnson & Johnson is one of the world's most valuable companies, and is one of only two U.S.-based companies that has a prime credit rating of AAA, higher than that of the United States government.
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