Cencora Inc. (COR)vsMoodys Corporation (MCO)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$269.36
+2.53%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $51.53B
MCO
Moodys Corporation
$453.25
+0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $79.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cencora Inc. generates 4075% more annual revenue ($328.68B vs $7.87B). MCO leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs 0.8%. COR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.56. COR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
COR
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
MCO
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-46.6%
Fair Value
$179.81
Current Price
$269.36
$89.55 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MCO.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 83 in profit
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.7%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.4x book value
3.8% revenue growth
0.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 26.4x book value
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COR
The strongest argument for COR centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.56 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MCO
The strongest argument for MCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.7% and operating margin at 45.7%.
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 : MCO
The primary concerns for MCO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 2.44 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COR profiles as a value stock while MCO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.37 — expect wider price swings.
MCO is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
COR generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COR scores higher overall (64/100 vs 61/100). 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.
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.
Moodys Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Moody's Corporation, often referred to as Moody's, is an American business and financial services company. It is the holding company for Moody's Investors Service (MIS), an American credit rating agency, and Moody's Analytics (MA), an American provider of financial analysis software and services.
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