Fresenius Medical Care Corporation (FMS)vsHCA Holdings Inc (HCA)
FMS
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
$21.64
-2.13%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $12.92B
HCA
HCA Holdings Inc
$493.88
-1.15%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $110.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HCA Holdings Inc generates 285% more annual revenue ($75.60B vs $19.63B). HCA leads profitability with a 9.0% profit margin vs 5.0%. FMS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. HCA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
FMS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
HCA
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+73.4%
Fair Value
$90.32
Current Price
$21.64
$68.68 discount
Margin of Safety
+59.4%
Fair Value
$1310.40
Current Price
$493.88
$816.52 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 420.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 136 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 44.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
5.0% margin — thin
Revenue declined 30.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FMS
The strongest argument for FMS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.77 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 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FMS
The primary concerns for FMS are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 5.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : HCA
The primary concerns for HCA are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HCA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
HCA is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
HCA generates stronger free cash flow (870M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HCA scores higher overall (69/100 vs 62/100). FMS offers better value entry with a 73.4% 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.
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA provides dialysis care and related dialysis care services in Germany, North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Bad Homburg, Germany.
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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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