Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT)vsTenet Healthcare Corporation (THC)
HVT
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$22.20
+2.07%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $357.32M
THC
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
$190.38
-1.93%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $16.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tenet Healthcare Corporation generates 2699% more annual revenue ($21.45B vs $766.48M). THC leads profitability with a 7.9% profit margin vs 2.6%. HVT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.95. THC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
HVT
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
THC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+3.4%
Fair Value
$27.26
Current Price
$22.20
$5.06 discount
Margin of Safety
+78.8%
Fair Value
$1068.55
Current Price
$190.38
$878.17 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Earnings expanding 87.6% YoY
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.6% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
2.8% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
7.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HVT
The strongest argument for HVT centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : THC
The strongest argument for THC centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : HVT
The primary concerns for HVT are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : THC
The primary concerns for THC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
THC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
HVT is growing revenue faster at 4.1% — sustainability is the question.
THC generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
THC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 58/100). 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.
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories in the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a diversified health services company. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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