Cigna Corp (CI)vsHewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)
CI
Cigna Corp
$289.48
-2.04%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $77.73B
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
$53.73
-1.64%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $63.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cigna Corp generates 616% more annual revenue ($277.89B vs $38.79B). HPE leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 2.3%. HPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. CI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CI
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
HPE
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+57.1%
Fair Value
$680.85
Current Price
$289.48
$391.37 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HPE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 29.1% YoY
Revenue surging 40.0% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.6% revenue growth
2.3% margin — thin
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CI
The strongest argument for CI centers on P/E Ratio, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.88 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HPE
The strongest argument for HPE centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 40.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CI
The primary concerns for CI are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 2.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : HPE
The primary concerns for HPE are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 45.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CI profiles as a value stock while HPE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HPE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
HPE is growing revenue faster at 40.0% — sustainability is the question.
CI generates stronger free cash flow (864M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CI scores higher overall (68/100 vs 59/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Cigna Corp
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Cigna is an American multinational managed healthcare and insurance company based in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Its insurance subsidiaries are major providers of medical, dental, disability, life and accident insurance and related products and services, the majority of which are offered through employers and other groups (e.g. governmental and non-governmental organizations, unions and associations).
Visit Website →Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) is an American multinational enterprise information technology company based in Houston, Texas, United States.
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