General Motors Company (GM)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
GM
General Motors Company
$78.80
+0.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $70.70B
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$465.00
-1.99%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $176.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Motors Company generates 308% more annual revenue ($184.62B vs $45.20B). TMO leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 1.4%. GM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. TMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
GM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
TMO
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+24.0%
Fair Value
$105.05
Current Price
$78.80
$26.25 discount
Margin of Safety
-16.1%
Fair Value
$408.60
Current Price
$465.00
$56.40 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GM
The strongest argument for GM centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. PEG of 0.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 17.9%.
Bear Case : GM
The primary concerns for GM are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GM profiles as a value stock while TMO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — expect wider price swings.
TMO is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
GM generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TMO scores higher overall (62/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 15.1% margins. GM offers better value entry with a 24.0% 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.
General Motors Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
General Motors Company (GM) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts, and sells financial services, with global headquarters in Detroit's Renaissance Center.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American provisioner of scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software and services to healthcare, life science, and other laboratories in academia, government, and industry (including in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors). Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher was created in 2006 by the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific, to form a company with US$ 9 billion in combined revenues.
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