Avanos Medical Inc (AVNS)vsMedtronic PLC (MDT)
AVNS
Avanos Medical Inc
$13.65
+1.87%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $606.93M
MDT
Medtronic PLC
$87.89
+1.51%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $110.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Medtronic PLC generates 4960% more annual revenue ($35.48B vs $701.20M). MDT leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs -10.4%. MDT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
AVNS
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
MDT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AVNS.
Margin of Safety
-255.7%
Fair Value
$24.34
Current Price
$87.89
$63.55 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.0%
Generating 2.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.0%
ROE of -9.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 11.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AVNS
The strongest argument for AVNS centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MDT
The strongest argument for MDT centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : AVNS
The primary concerns for AVNS are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : MDT
The primary concerns for MDT are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AVNS profiles as a turnaround stock while MDT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AVNS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
MDT is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
MDT generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MDT scores higher overall (56/100 vs 39/100). 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.
Avanos Medical Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Avanos Medical, Inc. is a medical technology company focused on providing medical device solutions to improve the quality of life for patients in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Medtronic PLC
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Medtronic plc is an American-Irish registered medical device company that primarily operates in the United States. Medtronic has an operational and executive headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota in the US.
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