Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
LH
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
$265.15
+1.60%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $21.83B
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$472.80
+0.93%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $179.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc generates 220% more annual revenue ($45.20B vs $14.14B). TMO leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 6.7%. LH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.13. LH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
LH
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
TMO
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-38.9%
Fair Value
$208.66
Current Price
$265.15
$56.49 premium
Margin of Safety
-41.7%
Fair Value
$331.35
Current Price
$472.80
$141.45 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 32.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
6.7% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LH
The strongest argument for LH centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 17.9%.
Bear Case : LH
The primary concerns for LH are Profit Margin.
Bear Case : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LH profiles as a value stock while TMO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TMO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
TMO is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
TMO generates stronger free cash flow (816M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LH scores higher overall (67/100 vs 62/100). 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.
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, more commonly known as Labcorp, is an American company headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina. It operates one of the largest clinical laboratory networks in the world, with a United States network of 36 primary laboratories.
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HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American provisioner of scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software and services to healthcare, life science, and other laboratories in academia, government, and industry (including in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors). Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher was created in 2006 by the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific, to form a company with US$ 9 billion in combined revenues.
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