Flex Ltd (FLEX)vsWaters Corporation (WAT)
FLEX
Flex Ltd
$142.17
+6.89%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $48.90B
WAT
Waters Corporation
$355.13
+1.32%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $34.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Flex Ltd generates 612% more annual revenue ($26.83B vs $3.77B). WAT leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs 3.2%. FLEX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. FLEX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
FLEX
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
WAT
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+3.5%
Fair Value
$67.21
Current Price
$142.17
$74.96 discount
Margin of Safety
-63.1%
Fair Value
$201.83
Current Price
$355.13
$153.30 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
16.9% revenue growth
Revenue surging 91.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Trading at 10.2x book value
3.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.3x book value
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FLEX
The strongest argument for FLEX centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WAT
The strongest argument for WAT centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 91.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FLEX
The primary concerns for FLEX are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 57.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WAT
The primary concerns for WAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 44.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FLEX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
WAT is growing revenue faster at 91.5% — sustainability is the question.
FLEX generates stronger free cash flow (272M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FLEX scores higher overall (60/100 vs 52/100) and 16.9% revenue growth. 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.
Flex Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Flex Ltd. provides design, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain services and solutions to OEMs in Asia, the Americas and Europe. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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