Fresenius Medical Care Corporation (FMS)vsWW International, Inc. Common Stock (WW)
FMS
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
$22.26
+1.04%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $12.47B
WW
WW International, Inc. Common Stock
$16.60
-4.65%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $174.04M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation generates 2662% more annual revenue ($19.63B vs $710.64M). WW leads profitability with a 148.6% profit margin vs 5.0%. FMS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. FMS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
FMS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
WW
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+73.4%
Fair Value
$90.32
Current Price
$22.26
$68.06 discount
Margin of Safety
+93.3%
Fair Value
$354.74
Current Price
$16.60
$338.14 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 149 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 52.7% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
4.2% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
5.0% margin — thin
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FMS
The strongest argument for FMS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WW
The strongest argument for WW centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 148.6% and operating margin at -5.4%.
Bear Case : FMS
The primary concerns for FMS are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Thin 5.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WW
The primary concerns for WW are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FMS profiles as a value stock while WW is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
WW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
FMS is growing revenue faster at -0.3% — sustainability is the question.
FMS generates stronger free cash flow (564M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FMS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 56/100). WW offers better value entry with a 93.3% margin of safety. 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.
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
WW International, Inc. offers worldwide weight management products and services. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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