Salesforce.com Inc (CRM)vsCVS Health Corp (CVS)
CRM
Salesforce.com Inc
$181.19
-3.10%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $151.73B
CVS
CVS Health Corp
$86.86
+7.65%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $105.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CVS Health Corp generates 863% more annual revenue ($399.83B vs $41.52B). CRM leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 0.4%. CVS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.24. CRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
CRM
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
CVS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+74.8%
Fair Value
$743.47
Current Price
$181.19
$562.28 discount
Margin of Safety
+77.4%
Fair Value
$340.13
Current Price
$86.86
$253.27 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 76.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 2.3% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.6%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRM
The strongest argument for CRM centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 19.2%. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CVS
The strongest argument for CVS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CRM
The primary concerns for CRM are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : CVS
The primary concerns for CVS are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 59.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRM profiles as a mature stock while CVS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
CRM is growing revenue faster at 12.1% — sustainability is the question.
CRM generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CRM scores higher overall (70/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins and 12.1% revenue growth. CVS offers better value entry with a 77.4% 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.
Salesforce.com Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Salesforce.com, Inc. is an American cloud-based software company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides customer relationship management (CRM) service and also provides a complementary suite of enterprise applications focused on customer service, marketing automation, analytics, and application development.
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HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
CVS Health (previously CVS Corporation and CVS Caremark Corporation) is an American healthcare company that owns CVS Pharmacy, a retail pharmacy chain; CVS Caremark, a pharmacy benefits manager; Aetna, a health insurance provider, among many other brands. The company's headquarters is in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
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