Fresenius Medical Care Corporation (FMS)vsThe Coca-Cola Company (KO)
FMS
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
$22.03
+1.76%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $11.83B
KO
The Coca-Cola Company
$78.42
-0.01%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $337.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The Coca-Cola Company generates 155% more annual revenue ($49.28B vs $19.36B). KO leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 4.9%. FMS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. KO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
FMS
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
KO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+76.3%
Fair Value
$101.47
Current Price
$22.03
$79.44 discount
Margin of Safety
-22.2%
Fair Value
$64.19
Current Price
$78.42
$14.23 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.1%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
4.9% margin — thin
Revenue declined 5.5%
Trading at 10.0x book value
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FMS
The strongest argument for FMS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.70 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KO
The strongest argument for KO centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 35.1%. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FMS
The primary concerns for FMS are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : KO
The primary concerns for KO are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FMS profiles as a value stock while KO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FMS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
KO is growing revenue faster at 12.1% — sustainability is the question.
KO generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 27.8% margins and 12.1% revenue growth. FMS offers better value entry with a 76.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA provides dialysis care and related dialysis care services in Germany, North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Bad Homburg, Germany.
Visit Website →The Coca-Cola Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation incorporated under Delaware's General Corporation Law and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Coca-Cola Company has interests in the manufacturing, retailing, and marketing of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups.
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