Elevance Health Inc (ELV)vsVuzix Corp Cmn Stk (VUZI)
ELV
Elevance Health Inc
$378.07
+1.38%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $80.98B
VUZI
Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
$3.11
+8.74%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $239.50M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Elevance Health Inc generates 3190933% more annual revenue ($200.42B vs $6.28M). ELV leads profitability with a 2.6% profit margin vs 0.0%. ELV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ELV
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
VUZI
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.1%
Fair Value
$1011.48
Current Price
$378.07
$633.41 discount
Margin of Safety
+43.1%
Fair Value
$4.34
Current Price
$3.11
$1.23 discount
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
Revenue surging 76.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
2.6% revenue growth
2.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 16.8%
Trading at 10.4x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELV
The strongest argument for ELV centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VUZI
The strongest argument for VUZI centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 76.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ELV
The primary concerns for ELV are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VUZI
The primary concerns for VUZI are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELV profiles as a value stock while VUZI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VUZI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
VUZI is growing revenue faster at 76.3% — sustainability is the question.
ELV generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ELV scores higher overall (56/100 vs 26/100). VUZI offers better value entry with a 43.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Vuzix Corporation designs, manufactures, markets and sells augmented reality (AR) computing and display devices for consumer and business markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in West Henrietta, New York.
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