Cencora Inc. (COR)vsThe TJX Companies Inc (TJX)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$261.08
+2.12%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $49.74B
TJX
The TJX Companies Inc
$153.36
-0.73%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $169.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cencora Inc. generates 444% more annual revenue ($328.68B vs $60.37B). TJX leads profitability with a 9.1% profit margin vs 0.8%. COR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. COR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
COR
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TJX
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
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
-6.9%
Fair Value
$147.47
Current Price
$153.36
$5.89 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
Every $100 of equity generates 59 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 27.9% YoY
Generating 2.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.8% revenue growth
0.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.7%
Trading at 26.6x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 16.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : TJX
The strongest argument for TJX centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
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 : TJX
The primary concerns for TJX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
TJX is growing revenue faster at 8.5% — sustainability is the question.
TJX generates stronger free cash flow (2.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
COR scores higher overall (64/100 vs 56/100). 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.
The TJX Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
The TJX Companies, Inc. (abbreviated TJX) is an American multinational off-price department store corporation, headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.
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