Cencora Inc. (COR)vsEli Lilly and Company (LLY)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$319.58
-0.30%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $58.48B
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,210.32
-0.87%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cencora Inc. generates 355% more annual revenue ($328.68B vs $72.25B). LLY leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs 0.8%. COR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.64. LLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
COR
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
LLY
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-68.5%
Fair Value
$181.10
Current Price
$319.58
$138.48 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LLY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 75 in profit
Earnings expanding 128.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 81 in profit
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.4%
Revenue surging 55.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 169.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 18.3x book value
3.8% revenue growth
0.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 34.7x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COR
The strongest argument for COR centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.64 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LLY
The strongest argument for LLY centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.0% and operating margin at 49.4%. Revenue growth of 55.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COR
The primary concerns for COR are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 3.65 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LLY
The primary concerns for LLY are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 41.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COR profiles as a value stock while LLY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
LLY is growing revenue faster at 55.5% — sustainability is the question.
LLY generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LLY scores higher overall (76/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 35.0% margins and 55.5% 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.
Cencora Inc.
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE: COR) delivers secure, reliable, high-performance data center, cloud access and interconnect solutions to a growing client ecosystem in eight key North American markets.
Eli Lilly and Company
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Eli Lilly and Company is an American pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices in 18 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 125 countries.
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