Stryker’s 25.9 P/E and 6.6 P/B Ratios Result in Value Grade C
Stryker holds Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Value grade of C, reflecting forward P/E of 25.88, PEG of 2.26 and P/B of 6.59. GE HealthCare’s Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and lower P/E of 16.81, PEG of 1.85 and P/B of 3.68 deliver a Value grade of B.
1. Zacks Rank and Value Grades
Stryker holds Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and a Value grade of C, while GE HealthCare carries Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of B. These rankings reflect recent earnings estimate revisions and Style Score assessments.
2. Detailed Valuation Metrics
Stryker’s forward P/E of 25.88, PEG of 2.26 and P/B of 6.59 contrast with GE HealthCare’s forward P/E of 16.81, PEG of 1.85 and P/B of 3.68. These metrics feed directly into each company’s Value grade under the Style Scores system.
3. Implications for Value Investors
Stryker’s higher valuation multiples and lower Style Score grade suggest GE HealthCare offers superior value characteristics. Value investors may favor GE HealthCare over Stryker based on more attractive price multiples and stronger revision trends.