Oracle Corporation (ORCL)vsOuster, Inc. Common Stock (OUST)
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$194.03
+4.68%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $494.19B
OUST
Ouster, Inc. Common Stock
$29.40
+2.78%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 37729% more annual revenue ($64.08B vs $169.38M). ORCL leads profitability with a 25.3% profit margin vs -35.6%. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ORCL
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
OUST
Avoid25
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-70.5%
Fair Value
$113.80
Current Price
$194.03
$80.23 premium
Margin of Safety
+29.8%
Fair Value
$26.89
Current Price
$29.39
$2.50 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 58 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 24.5% YoY
Revenue surging 106.6% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 16.6x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -27.3% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.3% and operating margin at 32.7%. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : OUST
The strongest argument for OUST centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 106.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.15 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : OUST
The primary concerns for OUST are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORCL profiles as a growth stock while OUST is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OUST carries more volatility with a beta of 3.06 — expect wider price swings.
OUST is growing revenue faster at 106.6% — sustainability is the question.
OUST generates stronger free cash flow (-37M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (74/100 vs 25/100), backed by strong 25.3% margins and 21.7% revenue growth. OUST offers better value entry with a 29.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Oracle Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
Visit Website →Ouster, Inc. Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Ouster, Inc. designs and manufactures digital lidar sensors for the industrial automation, intelligent infrastructure, robotics and automotive markets. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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