Novartis AG ADR (NVS)vsXtant Medical Holdings Inc (XTNT)
NVS
Novartis AG ADR
$147.85
+3.44%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $282.11B
XTNT
Xtant Medical Holdings Inc
$0.52
-3.93%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $74.07M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Novartis AG ADR generates 42145% more annual revenue ($56.58B vs $133.93M). NVS leads profitability with a 23.9% profit margin vs 3.7%. XTNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. NVS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
NVS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
XTNT
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-52.5%
Fair Value
$109.60
Current Price
$147.85
$38.25 premium
Margin of Safety
+80.4%
Fair Value
$3.01
Current Price
$0.52
$2.49 discount
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 9.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.7% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : XTNT
The strongest argument for XTNT centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : NVS
The primary concerns for NVS are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : XTNT
The primary concerns for XTNT are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NVS profiles as a declining stock while XTNT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NVS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.52 — expect wider price swings.
XTNT is growing revenue faster at 2.7% — sustainability is the question.
NVS generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NVS scores higher overall (51/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 23.9% margins. XTNT offers better value entry with a 80.4% margin of safety. 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 →Xtant Medical Holdings Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets regenerative medicine products and medical devices for orthopedic and neurological surgeons in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Belgrade, Montana.
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