Mettler-Toledo International Inc (MTD)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International Inc
$1,698.47
+0.78%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $32.84B
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$704.15
+0.75%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $255.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc generates 1021% more annual revenue ($46.34B vs $4.13B). MTD leads profitability with a 21.9% profit margin vs 15.0%. TMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.98. MTD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
MTD
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TMO
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 31.2%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.5% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 2653.9x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MTD
The strongest argument for MTD centers on Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.9% and operating margin at 31.2%.
Bull Case : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MTD
The primary concerns for MTD are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 164.70 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
TMO is growing revenue faster at 10.5% — sustainability is the question.
TMO generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MTD scores higher overall (64/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 21.9% margins. Both earn "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.
Mettler-Toledo International Inc
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Mettler Toledo (NYSE: MTD) is a multinational manufacturer of scales and analytical instruments. It is the largest provider of weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial, and food retailing applications. The company also provides various analytical instruments, process analytics instruments, and end-of-line inspection systems.
Visit Website →Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
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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