Cross Country Healthcare Inc (CCRN)vsFresenius Medical Care Corporation (FMS)
CCRN
Cross Country Healthcare Inc
$9.75
+1.88%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $300.74M
FMS
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
$22.26
+1.04%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $12.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation generates 1762% more annual revenue ($19.63B vs $1.05B). FMS leads profitability with a 5.0% profit margin vs -9.0%. FMS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. FMS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CCRN
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
FMS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CCRN.
Margin of Safety
+73.4%
Fair Value
$90.32
Current Price
$22.26
$68.06 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
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -25.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.2% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
5.0% 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 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CCRN
The primary concerns for CCRN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FMS
The primary concerns for FMS are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Thin 5.0% 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 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
FMS is growing revenue faster at -0.3% — sustainability is the question.
FMS generates stronger free cash flow (564M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FMS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 38/100). 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.
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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