Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)vsTwist Bioscience Corp (TWST)
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$490.77
+0.10%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $182.14B
TWST
Twist Bioscience Corp
$48.64
+2.42%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $2.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc generates 11279% more annual revenue ($44.56B vs $391.56M). TMO leads profitability with a 15.0% profit margin vs -19.6%. TMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
TMO
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
TWST
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-27.5%
Fair Value
$384.82
Current Price
$490.77
$105.95 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TWST.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
16.9% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -16.8% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : TWST
The strongest argument for TWST centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TWST
The primary concerns for TWST are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TMO profiles as a value stock while TWST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TWST carries more volatility with a beta of 2.29 — expect wider price swings.
TWST is growing revenue faster at 16.9% — sustainability is the question.
TMO generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TMO scores higher overall (59/100 vs 28/100). Both earn "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.
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 →Twist Bioscience Corp
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Twist Bioscience Corporation, a synthetic biology company, manufactures and sells synthetic DNA-based products. The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
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