Cencora Inc. (COR)vsEli Lilly and Company (LLY)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$321.57
+0.19%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $61.36B
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,115.70
-0.65%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $994.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cencora Inc. generates 318% more annual revenue ($332.77B vs $79.67B). LLY leads profitability with a 33.5% profit margin vs 0.8%. COR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. LLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
COR
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
LLY
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-70.5%
Fair Value
$188.60
Current Price
$321.57
$132.97 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LLY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 86 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 2.4B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 79 in profit
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 54.2%
Revenue surging 47.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 26.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.4%
Trading at 20.1x book value
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 29.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COR
The strongest argument for COR centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. PEG of 0.68 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 33.5% and operating margin at 54.2%. Revenue growth of 47.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COR
The primary concerns for COR are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 3.84 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LLY
The primary concerns for LLY are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 1.62 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
LLY is growing revenue faster at 47.7% — sustainability is the question.
LLY generates stronger free cash flow (7.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LLY scores higher overall (76/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 33.5% margins and 47.7% 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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