Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)vsSTAAR Surgical Company (STAA)
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
$283.62
+1.11%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $657.68B
STAA
STAAR Surgical Company
$26.78
+0.34%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Johnson & Johnson generates 30160% more annual revenue ($99.33B vs $328.27M). JNJ leads profitability with a 16.2% profit margin vs 0.2%. STAA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. JNJ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
JNJ
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
STAA
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for JNJ.
Margin of Safety
+50.0%
Fair Value
$34.47
Current Price
$26.78
$7.69 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 25.7%
Generating 6.4B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : JNJ
The strongest argument for JNJ centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.2% and operating margin at 25.7%.
Bull Case : STAA
The strongest argument for STAA centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.76 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : JNJ
The primary concerns for JNJ are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 41.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : STAA
The primary concerns for STAA are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin. A P/E of 2669.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JNJ profiles as a mature stock while STAA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
STAA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
JNJ is growing revenue faster at 5.9% — sustainability is the question.
JNJ generates stronger free cash flow (6.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JNJ scores higher overall (54/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 16.2% margins. STAA offers better value entry with a 50.0% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Johnson & Johnson
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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HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES · USA
STAAR Surgical Company designs, develops, manufactures, markets and sells implantable eye lenses and supplemental delivery systems for placing the lenses in the eye. The company is headquartered in Lake Forest, California.
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