Acadia Healthcare Company Inc (ACHC)vsFresenius Medical Care Corporation (FMS)
ACHC
Acadia Healthcare Company Inc
$24.48
-2.90%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $2.14B
FMS
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
$22.03
+0.46%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $12.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation generates 474% more annual revenue ($19.36B vs $3.37B). FMS leads profitability with a 4.9% profit margin vs -32.8%. FMS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.79. ACHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
ACHC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
FMS
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+83.9%
Fair Value
$96.47
Current Price
$24.48
$71.99 discount
Margin of Safety
+69.0%
Fair Value
$77.65
Current Price
$22.03
$55.62 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -56.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 49.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
4.9% margin — thin
Revenue declined 5.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACHC
The strongest argument for ACHC centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FMS
The strongest argument for FMS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.79 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ACHC
The primary concerns for ACHC are Debt/Equity, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : FMS
The primary concerns for FMS are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACHC profiles as a turnaround stock while FMS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FMS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
ACHC is growing revenue faster at 7.6% — sustainability is the question.
FMS generates stronger free cash flow (37M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ACHC scores higher overall (51/100 vs 50/100). FMS offers better value entry with a 69.0% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Acadia Healthcare Company Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. develops and operates inpatient psychiatric facilities, residential treatment centers, group homes, substance abuse facilities, and outpatient behavioral health facilities to serve the behavioral health and recovery needs of the communities in the United States. United States and Puerto Rico. The company is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee.
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HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA provides dialysis care and related dialysis care services in Germany, North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Bad Homburg, Germany.
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