Alignment Healthcare LLC (ALHC)vsCentene Corp (CNC)
ALHC
Alignment Healthcare LLC
$15.37
+1.99%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $4.08B
CNC
Centene Corp
$62.33
-0.59%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $32.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Centene Corp generates 4089% more annual revenue ($178.33B vs $4.26B). ALHC leads profitability with a 0.5% profit margin vs -3.6%. CNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
ALHC
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
CNC
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+5.8%
Fair Value
$21.64
Current Price
$15.37
$6.27 discount
Margin of Safety
+85.0%
Fair Value
$269.76
Current Price
$62.33
$207.43 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 33.3% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.4x book value
0.0% earnings growth
0.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.3%
ROE of -30.1% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALHC
The strongest argument for ALHC centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 33.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CNC
The strongest argument for CNC centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ALHC
The primary concerns for ALHC are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. A P/E of 197.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.59 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : CNC
The primary concerns for CNC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALHC profiles as a hypergrowth stock while CNC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALHC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
ALHC is growing revenue faster at 33.3% — sustainability is the question.
CNC generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CNC scores higher overall (57/100 vs 48/100). 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.
Alignment Healthcare LLC
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Alignment Healthcare, Inc. provides a consumer-centric platform that provides personalized healthcare to seniors in the United States. The company is headquartered in Orange, California.
Centene Corp
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Centene Corporation is a large publicly traded company and a multi-line managed care enterprise that serves as a major intermediary for both government-sponsored and privately insured health care programs. It is a healthcare insurer that focuses on managed care for uninsured, underinsured, and low-income individuals.
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