Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR (ERIC)vsNokia Corp ADR (NOK)
ERIC
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR
$11.76
-0.42%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $39.17B
NOK
Nokia Corp ADR
$13.30
+3.02%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $72.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR generates 1102% more annual revenue ($240.31B vs $20.00B). ERIC leads profitability with a 10.9% profit margin vs 4.0%. NOK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.07. ERIC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
ERIC
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
NOK
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+86.3%
Fair Value
$81.18
Current Price
$11.76
$69.42 discount
Margin of Safety
+16.4%
Fair Value
$8.78
Current Price
$13.30
$4.52 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 7.0B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 0.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 10.3%
Earnings declined 78.5%
2.4% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 3.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ERIC
The strongest argument for ERIC centers on Price/Book, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : NOK
The strongest argument for NOK centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.07 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ERIC
The primary concerns for ERIC are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : NOK
The primary concerns for NOK are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. A P/E of 80.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ERIC profiles as a declining stock while NOK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NOK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.51 — expect wider price swings.
NOK is growing revenue faster at 2.4% — sustainability is the question.
ERIC generates stronger free cash flow (7.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ERIC scores higher overall (42/100 vs 40/100). NOK offers better value entry with a 16.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), provides communications infrastructure, services and software solutions for telecommunications and other sectors. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
Visit Website →Nokia Corp ADR
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Nokia Corporation offers fixed and mobile network solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
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