Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW)vsQT Imaging Holdings Inc. Common Stock (QTI)
EW
Edwards Lifesciences Corp
$82.67
+1.20%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $48.01B
QTI
QT Imaging Holdings Inc. Common Stock
$6.90
+5.02%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $10.72M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Edwards Lifesciences Corp generates 195264% more annual revenue ($6.07B vs $3.11M). EW leads profitability with a 17.7% profit margin vs -2.7%. EW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
EW
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
QTI
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-544.4%
Fair Value
$12.31
Current Price
$82.67
$70.36 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for QTI.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 23.7%
Revenue surging 537.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 76.6%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -1.8% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EW
The strongest argument for EW centers on Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.7% and operating margin at 23.7%. Revenue growth of 13.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : QTI
The strongest argument for QTI centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 537.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EW
The primary concerns for EW are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : QTI
The primary concerns for QTI are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EW profiles as a mature stock while QTI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
QTI is growing revenue faster at 537.5% — sustainability is the question.
EW generates stronger free cash flow (354M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EW scores higher overall (55/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 17.7% margins and 13.3% revenue growth. 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.
Edwards Lifesciences Corp
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Edwards Lifesciences is an American medical technology company headquartered in Irvine, California, specializing in artificial heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring.
Visit Website →QT Imaging Holdings Inc. Common Stock
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
QT Imaging Holdings, Inc. engages in the manufacturing, research, and development of automated breast imaging system for producing high-resolution transmission ultrasound images. The company is headquartered in Novato, California.
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