Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW)vsTandem Diabetes Care Inc (TNDM)
EW
Edwards Lifesciences Corp
$82.67
+1.20%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $48.01B
TNDM
Tandem Diabetes Care Inc
$24.26
-1.02%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Edwards Lifesciences Corp generates 498% more annual revenue ($6.07B vs $1.01B). EW leads profitability with a 17.7% profit margin vs -20.2%. EW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
EW
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
TNDM
Avoid27
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-544.4%
Fair Value
$12.31
Current Price
$82.67
$70.36 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TNDM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 23.7%
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 76.6%
Trading at 10.7x book value
2.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EW
The strongest argument for EW centers on Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.7% and operating margin at 23.7%. Revenue growth of 13.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TNDM
TNDM has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : EW
The primary concerns for EW are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TNDM
The primary concerns for TNDM are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 3.64 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EW profiles as a mature stock while TNDM is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TNDM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.67 — expect wider price swings.
EW is growing revenue faster at 13.3% — sustainability is the question.
EW generates stronger free cash flow (354M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EW scores higher overall (55/100 vs 27/100), backed by strong 17.7% margins and 13.3% revenue growth. 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.
Edwards Lifesciences Corp
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Edwards Lifesciences is an American medical technology company headquartered in Irvine, California, specializing in artificial heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring.
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HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc., a medical device company, designs, develops, and markets various products for people with insulin-dependent diabetes in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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