Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
CL
Colgate-Palmolive Company
$87.55
+0.22%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $69.90B
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$465.00
-1.99%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $176.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc generates 117% more annual revenue ($45.20B vs $20.80B). TMO leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 10.0%. CL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.55. TMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CL
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
TMO
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+16.8%
Fair Value
$104.97
Current Price
$87.55
$17.42 discount
Margin of Safety
-16.1%
Fair Value
$408.60
Current Price
$465.00
$56.40 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 1250.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CL
The strongest argument for CL centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 17.9%.
Bear Case : CL
The primary concerns for CL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 147.93 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CL profiles as a value stock while TMO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TMO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
CL is growing revenue faster at 8.4% — sustainability is the question.
TMO generates stronger free cash flow (816M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TMO scores higher overall (62/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 15.1% margins. CL offers better value entry with a 16.8% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Colgate-Palmolive Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Colgate-Palmolive Company is an American multinational consumer products company headquartered on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It specializes in the production, distribution and provision of household, health care, personal care and veterinary products.
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HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American provisioner of scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software and services to healthcare, life science, and other laboratories in academia, government, and industry (including in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors). Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher was created in 2006 by the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific, to form a company with US$ 9 billion in combined revenues.
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