FTI Consulting Inc (FCN)vsSBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (SBC)
FCN
FTI Consulting Inc
$159.70
+2.31%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.78B
SBC
SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated
$3.06
-0.33%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $310.60M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
FTI Consulting Inc generates 2188% more annual revenue ($3.87B vs $169.34M). SBC leads profitability with a 24.1% profit margin vs 6.9%. SBC trades at a lower P/E of 7.5x. FCN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
FCN
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SBC
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-31.4%
Fair Value
$119.34
Current Price
$159.70
$40.36 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SBC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
6.9% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 9.0%
Earnings declined 47.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FCN
The strongest argument for FCN centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SBC
The strongest argument for SBC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.1% and operating margin at 41.1%.
Bear Case : FCN
The primary concerns for FCN are Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : SBC
The primary concerns for SBC are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FCN profiles as a value stock while SBC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
SBC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
FCN is growing revenue faster at 9.5% — sustainability is the question.
SBC generates stronger free cash flow (9M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FCN scores higher overall (59/100 vs 52/100). 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.
FTI Consulting Inc
INDUSTRIALS · CONSULTING SERVICES · USA
FTI Consulting, Inc. provides business advisory services to manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes on a global basis. The company is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated
INDUSTRIALS · CONSULTING SERVICES · USA
SBC Medical Group Holdings, incorporated in Delaware in 2023 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, provides management services to cosmetic treatment centers primarily in Japan, with additional locations in Vietnam and California.
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