Cross Country Healthcare Inc (CCRN)vsFresenius Medical Care Corporation (FMS)
CCRN
Cross Country Healthcare Inc
$13.25
0.00%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $428.06M
FMS
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
$22.20
+0.59%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $11.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation generates 1839% more annual revenue ($19.43B vs $1.00B). FMS leads profitability with a 4.8% profit margin vs -9.8%. FMS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.74. FMS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
CCRN
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
FMS
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+37.2%
Fair Value
$13.16
Current Price
$13.25
$0.09 discount
Margin of Safety
+68.5%
Fair Value
$76.29
Current Price
$22.20
$54.09 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -31.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 17.8%
1.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCRN
The strongest argument for CCRN centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : FMS
The strongest argument for FMS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.74 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CCRN
The primary concerns for CCRN are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : FMS
The primary concerns for FMS are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCRN profiles as a turnaround stock while FMS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FMS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
FMS is growing revenue faster at 1.4% — sustainability is the question.
FMS generates stronger free cash flow (620M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FMS scores higher overall (58/100 vs 36/100). CCRN offers better value entry with a 37.2% 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.
Cross Country Healthcare Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. provides talent management and other consulting services for healthcare clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
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HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA provides dialysis care and related dialysis care services in Germany, North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Bad Homburg, Germany.
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