Avantor Inc (AVTR)vsJohnson & Johnson (JNJ)
AVTR
Avantor Inc
$16.69
-2.57%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $10.88B
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
$271.17
+0.86%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $615.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Johnson & Johnson generates 1414% more annual revenue ($99.33B vs $6.56B). JNJ leads profitability with a 16.2% profit margin vs -8.8%. JNJ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
AVTR
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
JNJ
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+23.4%
Fair Value
$12.58
Current Price
$16.69
$4.11 discount
Margin of Safety
-83.0%
Fair Value
$144.12
Current Price
$271.17
$127.05 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 25.1%
Generating 6.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.5% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -10.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 37.4%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 96.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AVTR
The strongest argument for AVTR centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : JNJ
The strongest argument for JNJ centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.2% and operating margin at 25.1%.
Bear Case : AVTR
The primary concerns for AVTR are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : JNJ
The primary concerns for JNJ are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AVTR profiles as a turnaround stock while JNJ is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AVTR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
JNJ is growing revenue faster at 5.9% — sustainability is the question.
JNJ generates stronger free cash flow (6.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JNJ scores higher overall (57/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 16.2% margins. AVTR offers better value entry with a 23.4% margin of safety. 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.
Avantor Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES · USA
Avantor, Inc. provides products and services to clients in the biopharmaceutical, healthcare, education and government, advanced technologies and applied materials industries in America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. The company is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania.
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HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is an American multinational corporation founded in 1886 that develops medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods. Its common stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the company is ranked No. 36 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue. Johnson & Johnson is one of the world's most valuable companies, and is one of only two U.S.-based companies that has a prime credit rating of AAA, higher than that of the United States government.
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