Elevance Health Inc (ELV)vsFlex Ltd (FLEX)
ELV
Elevance Health Inc
$415.53
-0.71%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $87.28B
FLEX
Flex Ltd
$159.51
+3.13%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $54.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Elevance Health Inc generates 618% more annual revenue ($200.42B vs $27.91B). FLEX leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs 2.6%. FLEX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. FLEX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
ELV
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
FLEX
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+4.5%
Fair Value
$416.35
Current Price
$415.53
$0.82 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FLEX.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
16.9% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
2.6% revenue growth
2.6% margin — thin
Earnings declined 16.8%
Trading at 11.3x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELV
The strongest argument for ELV centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FLEX
The strongest argument for FLEX centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ELV
The primary concerns for ELV are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : FLEX
The primary concerns for FLEX are Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 64.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELV profiles as a value stock while FLEX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FLEX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.64 — expect wider price swings.
FLEX is growing revenue faster at 16.9% — sustainability is the question.
ELV generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FLEX scores higher overall (60/100 vs 56/100) and 16.9% revenue growth. 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.
Elevance Health Inc
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Elevance Health Inc. is a health benefits company. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Flex Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Flex Ltd. provides design, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain services and solutions to OEMs in Asia, the Americas and Europe. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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