Fresenius Medical Care Corporation (FMS)vsAT&T Inc. (T)
FMS
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
$22.03
+1.76%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $11.83B
T
AT&T Inc.
$25.16
-0.40%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $175.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AT&T Inc. generates 554% more annual revenue ($126.53B vs $19.36B). T leads profitability with a 16.9% profit margin vs 4.9%. FMS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. T earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
FMS
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
T
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
+21.5%
Fair Value
$32.17
Current Price
$25.16
$7.01 discount
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.7%
Generating 2.7B 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%
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Earnings declined 11.3%
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 : T
The strongest argument for T centers on P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 22.7%.
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 : T
The primary concerns for T are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FMS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
T is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
T generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
T scores higher overall (64/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 16.9% margins. FMS offers better value entry with a 76.3% margin of safety. 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.
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 →AT&T Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
AT&T Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company, Delaware-registered but headquartered at Whitacre Tower in Downtown Dallas, Texas. It is the world largest telecommunications company, and the second largest provider of mobile telephone services.
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