The TJX Companies Inc (TJX)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
TJX
The TJX Companies Inc
$159.74
+0.86%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $177.78B
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$490.77
+0.10%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $182.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The TJX Companies Inc generates 35% more annual revenue ($60.37B vs $44.56B). TMO leads profitability with a 15.0% profit margin vs 9.1%. TMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.76. TMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
TJX
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TMO
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+30.8%
Fair Value
$227.92
Current Price
$159.74
$68.18 discount
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
Every $100 of equity generates 59 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 28.3% YoY
Generating 2.6B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 17.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TJX
The strongest argument for TJX centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bull Case : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : TJX
The primary concerns for TJX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
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.
TJX is growing revenue faster at 8.5% — sustainability is the question.
TMO generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TMO scores higher overall (59/100 vs 56/100). TJX offers better value entry with a 30.8% margin of safety. 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.
The TJX Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
The TJX Companies, Inc. (abbreviated TJX) is an American multinational off-price department store corporation, headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.
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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