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$737.98 +1.20 (+0.16%)
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MCK vs. DXCM, HQY, HSIC, MMSI, and AMN

Should you buy McKesson stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares McKesson with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with McKesson include DexCom (DXCM), HealthEquity (HQY), Henry Schein (HSIC), Merit Medical Systems (MMSI), and AMN Healthcare Services (AMN). These companies are all part of the "medical" sector.

How does McKesson compare to DexCom?

McKesson (NYSE:MCK) and DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

McKesson presently has a consensus price target of $968.87, suggesting a potential upside of 31.29%. DexCom has a consensus price target of $82.42, suggesting a potential upside of 13.13%. Given McKesson's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe McKesson is more favorable than DexCom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
McKesson
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
DexCom
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92

85.1% of McKesson shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.8% of DexCom shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of McKesson shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of DexCom shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

McKesson has a beta of 0.31, suggesting that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DexCom has a beta of 1.45, suggesting that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, McKesson had 9 more articles in the media than DexCom. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for McKesson and 22 mentions for DexCom. McKesson's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat DexCom's score of 1.25 indicating that McKesson is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
McKesson
25 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
DexCom
20 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

McKesson has higher revenue and earnings than DexCom. McKesson is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DexCom, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
McKesson$403.43B0.22$4.76B$38.4719.18
DexCom$4.82B5.83$836.30M$2.3431.13

DexCom has a net margin of 19.31% compared to McKesson's net margin of 1.18%. DexCom's return on equity of 33.33% beat McKesson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
McKesson1.18% -345.35% 5.85%
DexCom 19.31%33.33%13.19%

Summary

DexCom beats McKesson on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does McKesson compare to HealthEquity?

HealthEquity (NASDAQ:HQY) and McKesson (NYSE:MCK) are both medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment and profitability.

McKesson has higher revenue and earnings than HealthEquity. McKesson is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HealthEquity, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HealthEquity$1.31B5.38$215.20M$2.6731.64
McKesson$403.43B0.22$4.76B$38.4719.18

HealthEquity has a beta of 0.21, meaning that its stock price is 79% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, McKesson has a beta of 0.31, meaning that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

HealthEquity presently has a consensus target price of $111.53, indicating a potential upside of 32.02%. McKesson has a consensus target price of $968.87, indicating a potential upside of 31.29%. Given HealthEquity's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe HealthEquity is more favorable than McKesson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
HealthEquity
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
McKesson
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

HealthEquity has a net margin of 17.25% compared to McKesson's net margin of 1.18%. HealthEquity's return on equity of 14.75% beat McKesson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HealthEquity17.25% 14.75% 9.22%
McKesson 1.18%-345.35%5.85%

99.6% of HealthEquity shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.1% of McKesson shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of HealthEquity shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of McKesson shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, McKesson had 7 more articles in the media than HealthEquity. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for McKesson and 24 mentions for HealthEquity. McKesson's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat HealthEquity's score of 0.59 indicating that McKesson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
HealthEquity
7 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
McKesson
25 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

HealthEquity beats McKesson on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does McKesson compare to Henry Schein?

McKesson (NYSE:MCK) and Henry Schein (NASDAQ:HSIC) are both medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

85.1% of McKesson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.6% of Henry Schein shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of McKesson shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Henry Schein shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

McKesson has a beta of 0.31, meaning that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Henry Schein has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Henry Schein has a net margin of 2.95% compared to McKesson's net margin of 1.18%. Henry Schein's return on equity of 15.44% beat McKesson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
McKesson1.18% -345.35% 5.85%
Henry Schein 2.95%15.44%5.53%

In the previous week, McKesson had 15 more articles in the media than Henry Schein. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for McKesson and 16 mentions for Henry Schein. McKesson's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Henry Schein's score of 0.77 indicating that McKesson is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
McKesson
25 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Henry Schein
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

McKesson currently has a consensus target price of $968.87, suggesting a potential upside of 31.29%. Henry Schein has a consensus target price of $86.83, suggesting a potential upside of 14.56%. Given McKesson's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe McKesson is more favorable than Henry Schein.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
McKesson
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Henry Schein
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36

McKesson has higher revenue and earnings than Henry Schein. McKesson is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Henry Schein, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
McKesson$403.43B0.22$4.76B$38.4719.18
Henry Schein$13.18B0.65$398M$3.3122.90

Summary

McKesson beats Henry Schein on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does McKesson compare to Merit Medical Systems?

McKesson (NYSE:MCK) and Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ:MMSI) are both medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

McKesson has a beta of 0.31, meaning that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Merit Medical Systems has a beta of 0.54, meaning that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

McKesson has higher revenue and earnings than Merit Medical Systems. McKesson is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Merit Medical Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
McKesson$403.43B0.22$4.76B$38.4719.18
Merit Medical Systems$1.52B2.38$128.49M$2.3126.19

Merit Medical Systems has a net margin of 9.03% compared to McKesson's net margin of 1.18%. Merit Medical Systems' return on equity of 13.54% beat McKesson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
McKesson1.18% -345.35% 5.85%
Merit Medical Systems 9.03%13.54%7.94%

McKesson presently has a consensus price target of $968.87, indicating a potential upside of 31.29%. Merit Medical Systems has a consensus price target of $92.80, indicating a potential upside of 53.36%. Given Merit Medical Systems' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Merit Medical Systems is more favorable than McKesson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
McKesson
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Merit Medical Systems
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64

In the previous week, McKesson had 25 more articles in the media than Merit Medical Systems. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for McKesson and 6 mentions for Merit Medical Systems. McKesson's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Merit Medical Systems' score of 0.94 indicating that McKesson is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
McKesson
25 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Merit Medical Systems
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

85.1% of McKesson shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.7% of Merit Medical Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of McKesson shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Merit Medical Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Merit Medical Systems beats McKesson on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does McKesson compare to AMN Healthcare Services?

McKesson (NYSE:MCK) and AMN Healthcare Services (NYSE:AMN) are both medical companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability and analyst recommendations.

McKesson pays an annual dividend of $3.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. AMN Healthcare Services pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. McKesson pays out 8.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AMN Healthcare Services pays out -137.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. McKesson has increased its dividend for 17 consecutive years. AMN Healthcare Services is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

85.1% of McKesson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.2% of AMN Healthcare Services shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of McKesson shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of AMN Healthcare Services shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

McKesson has higher revenue and earnings than AMN Healthcare Services. AMN Healthcare Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than McKesson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
McKesson$403.43B0.22$4.76B$38.4719.18
AMN Healthcare Services$3.42B0.33-$95.70M-$0.87N/A

In the previous week, McKesson had 17 more articles in the media than AMN Healthcare Services. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for McKesson and 14 mentions for AMN Healthcare Services. McKesson's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat AMN Healthcare Services' score of 0.17 indicating that McKesson is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
McKesson
25 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AMN Healthcare Services
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

McKesson has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AMN Healthcare Services has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market.

McKesson has a net margin of 1.18% compared to AMN Healthcare Services' net margin of -0.95%. AMN Healthcare Services' return on equity of 18.01% beat McKesson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
McKesson1.18% -345.35% 5.85%
AMN Healthcare Services -0.95%18.01%5.19%

McKesson currently has a consensus price target of $968.87, suggesting a potential upside of 31.29%. AMN Healthcare Services has a consensus price target of $25.29, suggesting a potential downside of 13.67%. Given McKesson's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe McKesson is more favorable than AMN Healthcare Services.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
McKesson
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
AMN Healthcare Services
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

Summary

McKesson beats AMN Healthcare Services on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MCK vs. The Competition

MetricMcKessonMED/DENTAL IndustryMedical SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$88.71B$14.24B$6.26B$23.11B
Dividend Yield0.45%1.21%2.69%4.09%
P/E Ratio19.1817.1622.3731.03
Price / Sales0.222.08547.5714.71
Price / Cash16.1213.4242.3124.78
Price / Book-50.863.209.794.68
Net Income$4.76B$534.24M$3.56B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-2.37%-0.96%-1.27%-0.50%
1 Month Performance-9.42%5.09%3.58%0.39%
1 Year Performance3.17%-2.95%27.13%25.64%

McKesson Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MCK
McKesson
4.9488 of 5 stars
$737.98
+0.2%
$968.87
+31.3%
+2.0%$88.71B$403.43B19.1843,000
DXCM
DexCom
4.4742 of 5 stars
$72.10
flat
$82.21
+14.0%
-14.1%$27.82B$4.82B30.8111,000
HQY
HealthEquity
4.3984 of 5 stars
$88.11
flat
$111.79
+26.9%
-14.1%$7.39B$1.31B35.822,814
HSIC
Henry Schein
3.2715 of 5 stars
$74.21
flat
$86.83
+17.0%
+9.3%$8.45B$13.18B22.4225,000
MMSI
Merit Medical Systems
4.7551 of 5 stars
$64.17
flat
$92.80
+44.6%
-35.0%$3.83B$1.52B27.787,500

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