Public Storage (PSA)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
PSA
Public Storage
$267.63
-0.12%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $47.03B
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$490.77
+0.10%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $182.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc generates 822% more annual revenue ($44.56B vs $4.83B). PSA leads profitability with a 36.9% profit margin vs 15.0%. TMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.76. TMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
PSA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
TMO
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-380.1%
Fair Value
$61.20
Current Price
$267.63
$206.43 premium
Margin of Safety
-27.5%
Fair Value
$384.82
Current Price
$490.77
$105.95 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.6x book value
3.3% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PSA
The strongest argument for PSA centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.9% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bull Case : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : PSA
The primary concerns for PSA are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TMO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
TMO is growing revenue faster at 7.2% — sustainability is the question.
TMO generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REIT - INDUSTRIAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TMO scores higher overall (59/100 vs 50/100). 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.
Public Storage
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
Public Storage is an American international self storage company headquartered in Glendale, California, that is run as a real estate investment trust (REIT).
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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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