The Ensign Group Inc (ENSG)vsAltria Group (MO)
ENSG
The Ensign Group Inc
$203.89
+0.48%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $11.85B
MO
Altria Group
$63.78
-0.84%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $107.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Altria Group generates 298% more annual revenue ($20.14B vs $5.06B). MO leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 6.8%. MO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. ENSG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
ENSG
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
MO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-0.3%
Fair Value
$211.28
Current Price
$203.89
$7.39 premium
Margin of Safety
-135.3%
Fair Value
$28.02
Current Price
$63.78
$35.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 20.2% year-over-year
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.8% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.5%
Earnings declined 62.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ENSG
The strongest argument for ENSG centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MO
The strongest argument for MO centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.5% and operating margin at 57.1%.
Bear Case : ENSG
The primary concerns for ENSG are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : MO
The primary concerns for MO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ENSG profiles as a growth stock while MO is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
ENSG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
ENSG is growing revenue faster at 20.2% — sustainability is the question.
MO generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ENSG scores higher overall (57/100 vs 47/100) and 20.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
The Ensign Group Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
The Ensign Group, Inc. provides health care services in the post-acute care continuum and other ancillary businesses. The company is headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Altria Group
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Altria Group, Inc. (previously known as Philip Morris Companies, Inc.) is an American corporation and one of the world's largest producers and marketers of tobacco, cigarettes and related products. It operates worldwide and is headquartered in unincorporated Henrico County, Virginia, just outside the city of Richmond.
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