TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
Centene vs CVS Health
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 24.2x for Centene vs 10.4x for CVS Health; P/S is 0.2x for Centene vs 0.3x for CVS Health; revenue growth is 9.7% for Centene vs 6.7% for CVS Health; operating margin is 0.5% for Centene vs 3.6% for CVS Health.
What stands out
- CVS Health is cheaper on earnings: 10.4x P/E vs 24.2x for Centene.
- Centene's shares did better over the past year: +94.7% vs +11.5% for CVS Health.
Key metrics
| Metric | CNC | CVS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70.48 | $89.52 |
| Market cap | $34.89B | $114.54B |
| P/E | 24.2x (#2) | 10.4x (#1) |
| P/S | 0.2x (#1) | 0.3x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 9.7% (#1) | 6.7% (#2) |
| Operating margin | 0.5% (#2) | 3.6% (#1) |
| Net margin | 0.7% (#2) | 2.6% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 0.70 (#1) | 0.71 (#2) |
| 1-year return | +94.7% (#1) | +11.5% (#2) |
| Research score | 64/100 (#1) | 57/100 (#2) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- Centene Corporation (CNC) — Healthcare Plans
- CVS Health Corporation (CVS) — Healthcare Plans