Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
$276.22
+1.43%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $657.68B
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$694.76
+2.63%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $258.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Johnson & Johnson generates 110% more annual revenue ($99.33B vs $47.35B). JNJ leads profitability with a 16.2% profit margin vs 14.9%. TMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.03. TMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
JNJ
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TMO
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 20.2%
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.2x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
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 : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JNJ profiles as a mature stock while TMO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TMO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
TMO is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
JNJ generates stronger free cash flow (6.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TMO scores higher overall (56/100 vs 54/100). 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.
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.
Visit Website →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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