Novartis AG ADR (NVS)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
NVS
Novartis AG ADR
$160.32
-0.04%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $303.67B
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$717.71
-2.55%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $258.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Novartis AG ADR generates 21% more annual revenue ($57.36B vs $47.35B). NVS leads profitability with a 17.5% profit margin vs 14.9%. TMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.03. TMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
NVS
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
TMO
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-69.8%
Fair Value
$95.76
Current Price
$160.32
$64.56 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TMO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 34.3%
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Generating 4.8B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 20.2%
Generating 2.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.1x book value
4.7% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NVS
The strongest argument for NVS centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.5% and operating margin at 34.3%.
Bull Case : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : NVS
The primary concerns for NVS are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TMO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
TMO is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
NVS generates stronger free cash flow (4.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TMO scores higher overall (56/100 vs 48/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Novartis AG ADR
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Novartis AG researches, develops, manufactures and markets medical devices worldwide. The company is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.
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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