IDEXX Laboratories Inc (IDXX)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
IDXX
IDEXX Laboratories Inc
$577.26
-0.45%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $46.09B
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$474.39
+0.89%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $176.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc generates 935% more annual revenue ($44.56B vs $4.30B). IDXX leads profitability with a 24.6% profit margin vs 15.0%. TMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.76. TMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
IDXX
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
TMO
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-40.3%
Fair Value
$462.49
Current Price
$577.26
$114.77 premium
Margin of Safety
-23.4%
Fair Value
$384.60
Current Price
$474.39
$89.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 66 in profit
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 28.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IDXX
The strongest argument for IDXX centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.6% and operating margin at 29.8%. Revenue growth of 14.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : IDXX
The primary concerns for IDXX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 44.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IDXX profiles as a mature stock while TMO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
IDXX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.70 — expect wider price swings.
IDXX is growing revenue faster at 14.3% — sustainability is the question.
TMO generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TMO scores higher overall (62/100 vs 61/100). 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.
IDEXX Laboratories Inc
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is an American multinational corporation engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of products and services for the companion animal veterinary, livestock and poultry, water testing, and dairy markets.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American provisioner of scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software and services to healthcare, life science, and other laboratories in academia, government, and industry (including in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors). Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher was created in 2006 by the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific, to form a company with US$ 9 billion in combined revenues.
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