Humana Inc (HUM)vsOracle Corporation (ORCL)
HUM
Humana Inc
$246.33
+2.84%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $28.05B
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$194.03
+4.68%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $494.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Humana Inc generates 114% more annual revenue ($137.20B vs $64.08B). ORCL leads profitability with a 25.3% profit margin vs 0.8%. ORCL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
HUM
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
ORCL
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+81.0%
Fair Value
$1141.73
Current Price
$246.33
$895.40 discount
Margin of Safety
-70.5%
Fair Value
$113.80
Current Price
$194.03
$80.23 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.5% year-over-year
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 58 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 24.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
Earnings declined 4.6%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 16.6x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HUM
The strongest argument for HUM centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.3% and operating margin at 32.7%. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HUM
The primary concerns for HUM are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.15 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.60 — expect wider price swings.
HUM is growing revenue faster at 23.5% — sustainability is the question.
HUM generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HEALTHCARE PLANS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (74/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 25.3% margins and 21.7% revenue growth. HUM offers better value entry with a 81.0% 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.
Humana Inc
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Humana Inc. is a for-profit American health insurance company based in Louisville, Kentucky.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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