Cencora Inc. (COR)vsThe Travelers Companies Inc (TRV)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$261.08
+2.12%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $49.74B
TRV
The Travelers Companies Inc
$298.04
-0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $63.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cencora Inc. generates 572% more annual revenue ($328.68B vs $48.94B). TRV leads profitability with a 15.5% profit margin vs 0.8%. COR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. TRV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
COR
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TRV
Strong Buy72
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TRV.
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 357.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
3.8% revenue growth
0.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.7%
Trading at 26.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.0% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : TRV
The strongest argument for TRV centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.5% and operating margin at 18.7%.
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 : TRV
The primary concerns for TRV are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
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.
TRV generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TRV scores higher overall (72/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 15.5% margins. 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.
The Travelers Companies Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
The Travelers Companies, Inc., commonly known as Travelers, is an American insurance company.
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