Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
OTTR
Otter Tail Corporation
$88.03
+0.22%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.69B
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$465.00
-1.99%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $176.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc generates 3340% more annual revenue ($45.20B vs $1.31B). OTTR leads profitability with a 21.3% profit margin vs 15.1%. TMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. OTTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
OTTR
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
TMO
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-60.8%
Fair Value
$53.45
Current Price
$88.03
$34.58 premium
Margin of Safety
-16.1%
Fair Value
$408.60
Current Price
$465.00
$56.40 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OTTR
The strongest argument for OTTR centers on Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.3% and operating margin at 24.7%.
Bull Case : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 17.9%.
Bear Case : OTTR
The primary concerns for OTTR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OTTR profiles as a value stock while TMO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TMO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
TMO is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
TMO generates stronger free cash flow (816M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OTTR scores higher overall (67/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 21.3% margins. 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.
Otter Tail Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Otter Tail Corporation is engaged in electrical service, manufacturing and plastic piping businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
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.
Visit Website →Compare with Other CONGLOMERATES Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?