Guardant Health Inc (GH)vsWaters Corporation (WAT)
GH
Guardant Health Inc
$86.58
+3.58%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $10.96B
WAT
Waters Corporation
$302.32
+0.13%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $29.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Waters Corporation generates 222% more annual revenue ($3.17B vs $982.02M). WAT leads profitability with a 20.3% profit margin vs -42.4%. WAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
GH
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
WAT
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GH.
Margin of Safety
-349.9%
Fair Value
$73.17
Current Price
$302.32
$229.15 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 39.4% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 33.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -45.8% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
Earnings declined 3.1%
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 : WAT
The strongest argument for WAT centers on Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.3% and operating margin at 33.8%. PEG of 1.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GH
The primary concerns for GH are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WAT
The primary concerns for WAT are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GH profiles as a hypergrowth stock while WAT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.69 — expect wider price swings.
GH is growing revenue faster at 39.4% — sustainability is the question.
WAT generates stronger free cash flow (126M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WAT scores higher overall (60/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 20.3% 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.
Visit Website →Waters Corporation
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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