Utah Medical Products Inc (UTMD)vsWest Pharmaceutical Services Inc (WST)
UTMD
Utah Medical Products Inc
$63.71
-0.14%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $204.39M
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
$247.02
+0.71%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $17.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc generates 7881% more annual revenue ($3.07B vs $38.52M). UTMD leads profitability with a 29.3% profit margin vs 16.1%. WST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.89. WST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
UTMD
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
WST
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-173.3%
Fair Value
$23.32
Current Price
$63.71
$40.39 premium
Margin of Safety
-256.8%
Fair Value
$68.99
Current Price
$247.02
$178.03 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 31.1%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 21.6%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 1.2%
Earnings declined 6.4%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.1% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : UTMD
The strongest argument for UTMD centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.3% and operating margin at 31.1%.
Bull Case : WST
The strongest argument for WST centers on Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.1% and operating margin at 21.6%.
Bear Case : UTMD
The primary concerns for UTMD are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WST
The primary concerns for WST are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UTMD profiles as a declining stock while WST is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
WST is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WST scores higher overall (55/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 16.1% margins. 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.
Utah Medical Products Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES · USA
Utah Medical Products, Inc. develops, manufactures and distributes medical devices for the healthcare industry. The company is headquartered in Midvale, Utah.
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES · USA
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of injectable pharmaceutical packaging and delivery systems. The company is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania.
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