Centene Corp (CNC)vsS&P Global Inc (SPGI)
CNC
Centene Corp
$55.33
+4.44%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $26.34B
SPGI
S&P Global Inc
$423.57
-0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $126.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Centene Corp generates 1034% more annual revenue ($178.33B vs $15.73B). SPGI leads profitability with a 30.4% profit margin vs -3.6%. CNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. SPGI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
CNC
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
SPGI
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 32.5% YoY
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of -26.0% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Moderate valuation
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNC
The strongest argument for CNC centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SPGI
The strongest argument for SPGI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.4% and operating margin at 44.3%. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CNC
The primary concerns for CNC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SPGI
The primary concerns for SPGI are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNC profiles as a turnaround stock while SPGI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPGI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
SPGI is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
CNC generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPGI scores higher overall (71/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 30.4% margins and 10.4% revenue growth. 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.
Centene Corp
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Centene Corporation is a large publicly traded company and a multi-line managed care enterprise that serves as a major intermediary for both government-sponsored and privately insured health care programs. It is a healthcare insurer that focuses on managed care for uninsured, underinsured, and low-income individuals.
S&P Global Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
S&P Global Inc. is an American publicly traded corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City. Its primary areas of business are financial information and analytics.
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