Alignment Healthcare LLC (ALHC)vsElevance Health Inc (ELV)
ALHC
Alignment Healthcare LLC
$8.18
+1.61%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.70B
ELV
Elevance Health Inc
$414.41
+1.84%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $92.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Elevance Health Inc generates 4294% more annual revenue ($201.11B vs $4.58B). ELV leads profitability with a 2.5% profit margin vs 0.9%. ELV trades at a lower P/E of 19.0x. ALHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
ALHC
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
ELV
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+6.9%
Fair Value
$21.90
Current Price
$8.18
$13.72 discount
Margin of Safety
-6.1%
Fair Value
$414.67
Current Price
$414.41
$0.26 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 31.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 142.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.1%
Elevated debt levels
1.4% revenue growth
2.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Earnings declined 13.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALHC
The strongest argument for ALHC centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 31.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ELV
The strongest argument for ELV centers on Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ALHC
The primary concerns for ALHC are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 43.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : ELV
The primary concerns for ELV are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALHC profiles as a hypergrowth stock while ELV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALHC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
ALHC is growing revenue faster at 31.6% — sustainability is the question.
ELV generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ALHC scores higher overall (58/100 vs 55/100) and 31.6% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Elevance Health Inc
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Elevance Health Inc. is a health benefits company. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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