Guardant Health Inc (GH)vsJohnson & Johnson (JNJ)
GH
Guardant Health Inc
$83.41
+0.39%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $11.06B
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
$229.85
+1.10%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $547.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Johnson & Johnson generates 9713% more annual revenue ($96.36B vs $982.02M). JNJ leads profitability with a 21.8% profit margin vs -42.4%. JNJ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
GH
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
JNJ
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GH.
Margin of Safety
-43.5%
Fair Value
$160.13
Current Price
$229.85
$69.72 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 39.4% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 27.4%
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -4584.0% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 52.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GH
The strongest argument for GH centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 39.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : JNJ
The strongest argument for JNJ centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.8% and operating margin at 27.4%.
Bear Case : GH
The primary concerns for GH are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : JNJ
The primary concerns for JNJ are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GH profiles as a hypergrowth stock while JNJ is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
GH is growing revenue faster at 39.4% — sustainability is the question.
JNJ generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JNJ scores higher overall (59/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 21.8% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Guardant Health Inc
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Guardant Health, Inc., a precision oncology company, offers blood testing, data sets, and testing in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
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HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is an American multinational corporation founded in 1886 that develops medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods. Its common stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the company is ranked No. 36 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue. Johnson & Johnson is one of the world's most valuable companies, and is one of only two U.S.-based companies that has a prime credit rating of AAA, higher than that of the United States government.
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