Cencora Inc. (COR)vsTE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$261.08
+2.12%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $49.74B
TEL
TE Connectivity Ltd
$206.20
-1.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $60.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cencora Inc. generates 1658% more annual revenue ($328.68B vs $18.70B). TEL leads profitability with a 15.5% profit margin vs 0.8%. COR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. TEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
COR
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TEL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+71.1%
Fair Value
$1266.50
Current Price
$261.08
$1005.42 discount
Margin of Safety
-60.0%
Fair Value
$142.79
Current Price
$206.20
$63.41 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 107 in profit
Earnings expanding 128.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 7150.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
3.8% revenue growth
0.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.7%
Trading at 26.6x book value
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COR
The strongest argument for COR centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TEL
The strongest argument for TEL centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.5% and operating margin at 20.3%. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COR
The primary concerns for COR are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TEL
No major red flags identified for TEL, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COR profiles as a value stock while TEL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TEL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
TEL is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
COR generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TEL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 15.5% margins and 14.5% revenue growth. COR offers better value entry with a 71.1% margin of safety. 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.
TE Connectivity Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
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