Brookdale Senior Living Inc (BKD)vsHCA Holdings Inc (HCA)
BKD
Brookdale Senior Living Inc
$12.98
-4.28%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $3.24B
HCA
HCA Holdings Inc
$435.19
+1.44%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $95.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HCA Holdings Inc generates 2402% more annual revenue ($76.39B vs $3.05B). HCA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -8.6%. BKD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.28. HCA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BKD
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
HCA
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.2%
Fair Value
$48.18
Current Price
$12.98
$35.20 discount
Margin of Safety
-4.8%
Fair Value
$507.35
Current Price
$435.19
$72.16 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 136 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Operating margin of 3.8%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -308.2% — below average capital efficiency
4.3% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKD
The strongest argument for BKD centers on PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.28 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HCA
The strongest argument for HCA centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Market Cap. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BKD
The primary concerns for BKD are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HCA
The primary concerns for HCA are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKD profiles as a turnaround stock while HCA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HCA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
HCA is growing revenue faster at 4.3% — sustainability is the question.
HCA generates stronger free cash flow (895M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HCA scores higher overall (63/100 vs 38/100). BKD offers better value entry with a 65.2% 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.
Brookdale Senior Living Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. owns and operates senior communities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.
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HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
HCA Healthcare is an American for-profit operator of health care facilities that was founded in 1968. It is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and, as of May 2020, owns and operates 186 hospitals and approximately 2,000 sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding emergency rooms, urgent care centers and physician clinics in 21 states and the United Kingdom.
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