Concord Medical Services Holdings (CCM)vsHCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)
CCM
Concord Medical Services Holdings
$4.78
-5.53%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $20.19M
HCA
HCA Healthcare, Inc.
$372.13
+2.85%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $80.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HCA Healthcare, Inc. generates 16488% more annual revenue ($76.39B vs $460.51M). HCA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -20.2%. CCM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. HCA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CCM
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
HCA
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+68.0%
Fair Value
$11.95
Current Price
$4.78
$7.17 discount
Margin of Safety
-85.7%
Fair Value
$286.26
Current Price
$372.13
$85.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 57.4% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -21.9% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
4.3% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCM
The strongest argument for CCM centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 57.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.57 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 1.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CCM
The primary concerns for CCM are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : HCA
The primary concerns for HCA are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCM profiles as a hypergrowth 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.
CCM is growing revenue faster at 57.4% — sustainability is the question.
HCA generates stronger free cash flow (895M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HCA scores higher overall (63/100 vs 43/100). CCM offers better value entry with a 68.0% 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.
Concord Medical Services Holdings
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · China
Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited, operates a network of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging centers in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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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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