Hinge Health, Inc. (HNGE)vsNational Research Corp (NRC)
HNGE
Hinge Health, Inc.
$62.89
+4.61%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $5.06B
NRC
National Research Corp
$19.75
+3.73%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $431.35M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hinge Health, Inc. generates 366% more annual revenue ($646.34M vs $138.64M). NRC leads profitability with a 6.5% profit margin vs -78.9%. NRC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
HNGE
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
NRC
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HNGE.
Margin of Safety
+50.5%
Fair Value
$27.80
Current Price
$19.75
$8.05 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 47.2% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 67 in profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 43.4x book value
ROE of -197.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 68.4%
3.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HNGE
The strongest argument for HNGE centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 47.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NRC
The strongest argument for NRC centers on Return on Equity. PEG of 1.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HNGE
The primary concerns for HNGE are Piotroski F-Score, Price/Book, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : NRC
The primary concerns for NRC are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. A P/E of 49.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.78 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HNGE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NRC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HNGE is growing revenue faster at 47.2% — sustainability is the question.
HNGE generates stronger free cash flow (43M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NRC scores higher overall (48/100 vs 36/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Hinge Health, Inc.
HEALTHCARE · HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES · USA
Hinge Health, Inc. develops health care software for joint and muscle health. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Visit Website →National Research Corp
HEALTHCARE · HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES · USA
National Research Corporation provides analytics and information that make it easy to measure and improve the patient and employee experience in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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