MEDIFAST INC (MED)vsService Corporation International (SCI)
MED
MEDIFAST INC
$12.04
-0.08%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $141.66M
SCI
Service Corporation International
$82.21
+3.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $11.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Service Corporation International generates 1279% more annual revenue ($4.37B vs $316.93M). SCI leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs -8.1%. MED appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. SCI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
MED
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
SCI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -10.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 27.6%
3.6% revenue growth
4.7% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MED
The strongest argument for MED centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.97 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SCI
The strongest argument for SCI centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin. PEG of 1.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MED
The primary concerns for MED are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SCI
The primary concerns for SCI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.45 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MED profiles as a turnaround stock while SCI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
SCI is growing revenue faster at 3.6% — sustainability is the question.
SCI generates stronger free cash flow (143M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCI scores higher overall (60/100 vs 45/100). 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.
MEDIFAST INC
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PERSONAL SERVICES · USA
Medifast, Inc. manufactures and distributes weight loss, weight management, healthy living products, and other consumable health and nutrition products in the United States and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PERSONAL SERVICES · USA
Service Corporation International offers death care products and services in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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