Cencora Inc. (COR)vsNational Grid PLC ADR (NGG)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$275.04
-0.10%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $51.53B
NGG
National Grid PLC ADR
$81.86
-0.33%
UTILITIES · Cap: $80.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cencora Inc. generates 1758% more annual revenue ($328.68B vs $17.69B). NGG leads profitability with a 18.3% 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+
NGG
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-56.3%
Fair Value
$180.05
Current Price
$275.04
$94.99 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NGG.
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
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.8x book value
3.8% revenue growth
0.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.7%
Trading at 8.2x book value
2.0% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : NGG
The strongest argument for NGG centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 32.6%. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : NGG
The primary concerns for NGG are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
COR is growing revenue faster at 3.8% — sustainability is the question.
COR generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
COR scores higher overall (64/100 vs 62/100). 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.
National Grid PLC ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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