Astrana Health Inc (ASTH)vsTenet Healthcare Corporation (THC)
ASTH
Astrana Health Inc
$37.98
-0.13%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.89B
THC
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
$263.69
+0.09%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $20.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tenet Healthcare Corporation generates 467% more annual revenue ($21.81B vs $3.84B). THC leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs 1.1%. THC trades at a lower P/E of 10.0x. THC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ASTH
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
THC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 48.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 110.5% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 48 in profit
Earnings expanding 213.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
1.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASTH
The strongest argument for ASTH centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 48.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : THC
The strongest argument for THC centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : ASTH
The primary concerns for ASTH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 46.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : THC
The primary concerns for THC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.84 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASTH profiles as a hypergrowth stock while THC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
THC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
ASTH is growing revenue faster at 48.5% — sustainability is the question.
THC generates stronger free cash flow (417M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
THC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 56/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
Astrana Health Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Astrana Health, Inc., Inc., a physician-centric technology-powered healthcare management company, provides medical care services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Alhambra, California.
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a diversified health services company. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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