Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH)vsNatera Inc (NTRA)
LH
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
$265.15
+1.60%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $21.83B
NTRA
Natera Inc
$215.31
-3.06%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $30.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings generates 466% more annual revenue ($14.14B vs $2.50B). LH leads profitability with a 6.7% profit margin vs -9.1%. LH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
LH
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
NTRA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-38.9%
Fair Value
$208.66
Current Price
$265.15
$56.49 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NTRA.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 32.9% YoY
Revenue surging 38.8% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
6.7% margin — thin
Trading at 17.3x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -12.8% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LH
The strongest argument for LH centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NTRA
The strongest argument for NTRA centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 38.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LH
The primary concerns for LH are Profit Margin.
Bear Case : NTRA
The primary concerns for NTRA are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LH profiles as a value stock while NTRA is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NTRA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
NTRA is growing revenue faster at 38.8% — sustainability is the question.
LH generates stronger free cash flow (71M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LH scores higher overall (67/100 vs 31/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Visit Website →Natera Inc
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Natera, Inc., a diagnostic company, develops and markets molecular testing services globally. The company is headquartered in San Carlos, California.
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