American Shared Hospital Service (AMS)vsDaVita HealthCare Partners Inc (DVA)
AMS
American Shared Hospital Service
$1.90
0.00%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $13.20M
DVA
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc
$155.11
+1.19%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $10.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc generates 46269% more annual revenue ($13.64B vs $29.42M). DVA leads profitability with a 5.5% profit margin vs -7.6%. DVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
AMS
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
DVA
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AMS.
Margin of Safety
+11.7%
Fair Value
$163.40
Current Price
$155.11
$8.29 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 65 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
2.5% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 0.7%
ROE of -11.9% — below average capital efficiency
5.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMS
The strongest argument for AMS centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : DVA
The strongest argument for DVA centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.56 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AMS
The primary concerns for AMS are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : DVA
The primary concerns for DVA are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMS profiles as a turnaround stock while DVA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DVA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
DVA is growing revenue faster at 9.9% — sustainability is the question.
DVA generates stronger free cash flow (395M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DVA scores higher overall (66/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
American Shared Hospital Service
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
American Shared Hospital Services rents radiosurgery and radiation therapy equipment to healthcare providers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
DaVita Inc. provides kidney dialysis services through a network of outpatient dialysis centers in the United States.
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