Flex Ltd (FLEX)vsHCA Holdings Inc (HCA)
FLEX
Flex Ltd
$142.17
+6.89%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $48.90B
HCA
HCA Holdings Inc
$435.19
+1.44%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $95.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HCA Holdings Inc generates 185% more annual revenue ($76.39B vs $26.83B). HCA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 3.2%. FLEX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. HCA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
FLEX
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
HCA
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+3.5%
Fair Value
$67.21
Current Price
$142.17
$74.96 discount
Margin of Safety
-4.8%
Fair Value
$506.98
Current Price
$435.19
$71.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
16.9% revenue growth
Every $100 of equity generates 136 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Trading at 10.2x book value
3.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.3% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FLEX
The strongest argument for FLEX centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HCA
The strongest argument for HCA centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Market Cap. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FLEX
The primary concerns for FLEX are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 57.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : HCA
The primary concerns for HCA are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FLEX profiles as a growth stock while HCA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FLEX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
FLEX is growing revenue faster at 16.9% — sustainability is the question.
HCA generates stronger free cash flow (895M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HCA scores higher overall (63/100 vs 60/100). 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.
Flex Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Flex Ltd. provides design, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain services and solutions to OEMs in Asia, the Americas and Europe. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
HCA Healthcare is an American for-profit operator of health care facilities that was founded in 1968. It is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and, as of May 2020, owns and operates 186 hospitals and approximately 2,000 sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding emergency rooms, urgent care centers and physician clinics in 21 states and the United Kingdom.
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