Fresenius Medical Care Corporation (FMS)vsUnion Pacific Corporation (UNP)
FMS
Fresenius Medical Care Corporation
$22.26
+1.04%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $12.47B
UNP
Union Pacific Corporation
$241.33
+0.69%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $142.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Union Pacific Corporation generates 25% more annual revenue ($24.51B vs $19.63B). UNP leads profitability with a 29.1% profit margin vs 5.0%. FMS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. FMS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
FMS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
UNP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+73.4%
Fair Value
$90.32
Current Price
$22.26
$68.06 discount
Margin of Safety
-13.1%
Fair Value
$211.98
Current Price
$241.33
$29.35 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
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.2% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
5.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FMS
The strongest argument for FMS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UNP
The strongest argument for UNP centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 40.9%.
Bear Case : FMS
The primary concerns for FMS are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Thin 5.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : UNP
The primary concerns for UNP are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FMS profiles as a value stock while UNP is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
UNP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
FMS is growing revenue faster at -0.3% — sustainability is the question.
UNP generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FMS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 60/100). 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.
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 →Union Pacific Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
The Union Pacific Corporation (Union Pacific) is a publicly traded railroad holding company. It was incorporated in Utah in 1969 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. It is the parent company of the current, Delaware-registered, form of the Union Pacific Railroad.
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