Henry Schein Inc (HSIC)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
HSIC
Henry Schein Inc
$70.82
+0.45%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $8.03B
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$216.85
-1.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $88.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 72% more annual revenue ($23.04B vs $13.38B). PNC leads profitability with a 31.3% profit margin vs 3.0%. HSIC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.61. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
HSIC
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
PNC
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.5%
Fair Value
$229.97
Current Price
$70.82
$159.15 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PNC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.5% earnings growth
3.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HSIC
The strongest argument for HSIC centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : PNC
The strongest argument for PNC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.3% and operating margin at 36.7%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HSIC
The primary concerns for HSIC are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HSIC profiles as a value stock while PNC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
PNC is growing revenue faster at 13.8% — sustainability is the question.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (75/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 31.3% margins and 13.8% revenue growth. HSIC offers better value entry with a 64.5% 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.
Henry Schein Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
Henry Schein, Inc. is an American distributor of health care products and services with a presence in 32 countries.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (stylized as PNC) is a bank holding company and financial services corporation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its banking subsidiary, PNC Bank, operates in 21 states and the District of Columbia with 2,296 branches and 9,051 ATMs. The company also provides financial services such as asset management, wealth management, estate planning, loan servicing, and information processing.
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