Novartis AG ADR (NVS)vsVertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
NVS
Novartis AG ADR
$145.23
-0.55%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $277.42B
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$367.92
+8.22%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $130.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Novartis AG ADR generates 422% more annual revenue ($56.58B vs $10.84B). NVS leads profitability with a 23.9% profit margin vs 14.4%. VRT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.66. VRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
NVS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
VRT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-51.8%
Fair Value
$110.12
Current Price
$145.23
$35.11 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VRT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 30.5%
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 2.9B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Revenue surging 30.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 135.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 9.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 35.7x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NVS
The strongest argument for NVS centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.9% and operating margin at 30.5%.
Bull Case : VRT
The strongest argument for VRT centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 30.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NVS
The primary concerns for NVS are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : VRT
The primary concerns for VRT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 85.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NVS profiles as a declining stock while VRT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VRT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.10 — expect wider price swings.
VRT is growing revenue faster at 30.1% — sustainability is the question.
NVS generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VRT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 51/100) and 30.1% revenue growth. 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.
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 →Vertiv Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Vertiv Holdings Co designs, manufactures and services critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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