HealthStream Inc (HSTM)vsTempus AI, Inc. Class A Common Stock (TEM)
HSTM
HealthStream Inc
$29.10
+0.80%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $866.38M
TEM
Tempus AI, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$85.01
+3.37%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $14.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tempus AI, Inc. Class A Common Stock generates 346% more annual revenue ($1.43B vs $321.12M). HSTM leads profitability with a 6.6% profit margin vs -17.8%. HSTM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
HSTM
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TEM
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 28.4% YoY
Revenue surging 21.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
6.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
0.0% earnings growth
Trading at 34.4x book value
ROE of -57.2% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HSTM
The strongest argument for HSTM centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TEM
The strongest argument for TEM centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HSTM
The primary concerns for HSTM are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 41.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TEM
The primary concerns for TEM are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.25 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HSTM profiles as a value stock while TEM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TEM carries more volatility with a beta of 3.72 — expect wider price swings.
TEM is growing revenue faster at 21.6% — sustainability is the question.
HSTM generates stronger free cash flow (-2M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HSTM scores higher overall (53/100 vs 28/100) and 12.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
HealthStream Inc
HEALTHCARE · HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES · USA
HealthStream, Inc. provides provider and staff solutions for healthcare organizations in the United States. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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HEALTHCARE · HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES · USA
Tempus AI, Inc is a healthcare technology company. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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