Sotera Health Co (SHC)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
SHC
Sotera Health Co
$13.70
-0.98%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $3.93B
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 3729% more annual revenue ($44.56B vs $1.16B). TMO leads profitability with a 15.0% profit margin vs 6.7%. SHC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.68. SHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
SHC
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
TMO
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.4%
Fair Value
$12.64
Current Price
$13.70
$1.06 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
Strong operational efficiency at 35.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.6% revenue growth
1.8% earnings growth
6.7% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SHC
The strongest argument for SHC centers on Operating Margin.
Bull Case : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : SHC
The primary concerns for SHC are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. A P/E of 51.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 4.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SHC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.88 — 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 DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SHC scores higher overall (62/100 vs 59/100). 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.
Sotera Health Co
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Sotera Health Company provides sterilization, laboratory testing, and advisory services to the medical device, pharmaceutical, and food industries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Broadview Heights, Ohio.
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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