Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH)vsEli Lilly and Company (LLY)
LH
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
$257.14
-0.94%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $21.19B
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
$851.21
+9.80%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $760.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eli Lilly and Company generates 367% more annual revenue ($65.18B vs $13.95B). LLY leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs 6.3%. LH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. LLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
LH
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
LLY
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+7.8%
Fair Value
$314.31
Current Price
$257.14
$57.17 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LLY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 101 in profit
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.9%
Revenue surging 42.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 51.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
6.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 28.7x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LH
The strongest argument for LH centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LLY
The strongest argument for LLY centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.7% and operating margin at 44.9%. Revenue growth of 42.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LH
The primary concerns for LH are Profit Margin.
Bear Case : LLY
The primary concerns for LLY are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 1.60 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LH profiles as a value stock while LLY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
LLY is growing revenue faster at 42.6% — sustainability is the question.
LLY generates stronger free cash flow (678M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LLY scores higher overall (78/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 31.7% margins and 42.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, more commonly known as Labcorp, is an American company headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina. It operates one of the largest clinical laboratory networks in the world, with a United States network of 36 primary laboratories.
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HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Eli Lilly and Company is an American pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices in 18 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 125 countries.
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