Inotiv Inc (NOTV)vsWaters Corporation (WAT)
NOTV
Inotiv Inc
$0.30
-4.09%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $11.24M
WAT
Waters Corporation
$302.32
+0.13%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $29.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Waters Corporation generates 516% more annual revenue ($3.17B vs $514.03M). WAT leads profitability with a 20.3% profit margin vs -13.5%. WAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
NOTV
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
WAT
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NOTV.
Margin of Safety
-349.9%
Fair Value
$73.17
Current Price
$302.32
$229.15 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
0.8% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -49.8% — below average capital efficiency
Moderate valuation
Earnings declined 3.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NOTV
The strongest argument for NOTV centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : WAT
The strongest argument for WAT centers on Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.3% and operating margin at 33.8%. PEG of 1.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NOTV
The primary concerns for NOTV are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : WAT
The primary concerns for WAT are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOTV profiles as a turnaround stock while WAT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NOTV carries more volatility with a beta of 4.22 — expect wider price swings.
WAT is growing revenue faster at 6.8% — sustainability is the question.
WAT generates stronger free cash flow (126M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WAT scores higher overall (60/100 vs 34/100), backed by strong 20.3% margins. 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.
Inotiv Inc
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Inotiv, Inc. provides drug discovery and development services to the pharmaceutical, chemical, and medical device industries; and sells analytical instruments to the pharmaceutical development and contract research industries. The company is headquartered in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Waters Corporation
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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