Fortrea Holdings Inc. (FTRE)vsEli Lilly and Company (LLY)
FTRE
Fortrea Holdings Inc.
$16.08
-6.78%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.46B
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,131.42
-2.41%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $948.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eli Lilly and Company generates 2567% more annual revenue ($72.25B vs $2.71B). LLY leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs -16.5%. FTRE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. LLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
FTRE
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
LLY
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-39.8%
Fair Value
$8.29
Current Price
$16.08
$7.79 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LLY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 81 in profit
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.4%
Revenue surging 55.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 169.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 0.5%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -85.0% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 32.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FTRE
The strongest argument for FTRE centers on PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. PEG of 0.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LLY
The strongest argument for LLY centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.0% and operating margin at 49.4%. Revenue growth of 55.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FTRE
The primary concerns for FTRE are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : LLY
The primary concerns for LLY are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTRE profiles as a turnaround stock while LLY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTRE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.91 — expect wider price swings.
LLY is growing revenue faster at 55.5% — sustainability is the question.
LLY generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LLY scores higher overall (78/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 35.0% margins and 55.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Fortrea Holdings Inc.
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Fortrea Holdings Inc. provides clinical development and patient access solutions to the life sciences industry. The company is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.
Visit Website →Eli Lilly and Company
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Eli Lilly and Company is an American pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices in 18 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 125 countries.
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