Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
SBUX
Starbucks Corporation
$104.93
+0.64%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $118.83B
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 17% more annual revenue ($45.20B vs $38.47B). TMO leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 3.9%. TMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. TMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
SBUX
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
TMO
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+26.6%
Fair Value
$135.09
Current Price
$104.93
$30.16 discount
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 32.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
3.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SBUX
The strongest argument for SBUX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth.
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 : SBUX
The primary concerns for SBUX are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 79.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SBUX profiles as a value stock while TMO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SBUX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
SBUX is growing revenue faster at 8.8% — sustainability is the question.
TMO generates stronger free cash flow (816M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TMO scores higher overall (62/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 15.1% margins. SBUX offers better value entry with a 26.6% 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.
Starbucks Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Starbucks Corporation is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As the world's largest coffeehouse chain, Starbucks is seen to be the main representation of the United States' second wave of coffee culture.
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.
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