Oracle Corporation (ORCL)vsSTMicroelectronics NV ADR (STM)
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$161.39
-1.49%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $464.17B
STM
STMicroelectronics NV ADR
$55.14
+4.69%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $46.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 418% more annual revenue ($64.08B vs $12.38B). ORCL leads profitability with a 25.3% profit margin vs 1.2%. STM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ORCL
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
STM
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-42.4%
Fair Value
$113.34
Current Price
$161.39
$48.05 premium
Margin of Safety
-32.3%
Fair Value
$26.42
Current Price
$55.14
$28.72 premium
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 13.8x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 0.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.4%
Weak financial health signals
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 : STM
The strongest argument for STM centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : STM
The primary concerns for STM are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 329.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.60 — expect wider price swings.
STM is growing revenue faster at 23.0% — sustainability is the question.
STM generates stronger free cash flow (155M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (74/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 25.3% margins and 21.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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 →STMicroelectronics NV ADR
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
STMicroelectronics NV designs, develops, manufactures and markets semiconductor products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
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