Cencora, Inc. (COR) — Stock Score Summary

Cencora, Inc. (COR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 51/100 based on Quality (48/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (52/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Cencora is a premier quality compounder operating in a highly consolidated US pharmaceutical distribution oligopoly. It exhibits incredible scale economics shared with customers, high returns on capital, and an unbreakable moat. The business is highly resilient to macro shocks and is currently riding a powerful tailwind from the volume growth of high-value specialty medicines and GLP-1 therapies, offering highly visible, low-risk cash flow growth.

Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen) is a leading global pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution services company, connecting drug manufacturers with healthcare providers worldwide. As one of the "Big Three" U.S. pharmaceutical distributors, it commands significant market share and benefits from immense scale, sophisticated logistics, and critical supply chain integration. Its robust network and high barriers to entry provide a strong competitive moat in the essential healthcare supply chain.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$279.57
Market Cap$52.1B
P/E (TTM)20.70
P/E (Forward)13.67
Price/Book15.48
Return on Equity107.1%
Return on Invested Capital14.3%
Debt/Equity420.99
Gross Margin3.8%
Operating Margin1.7%
Revenue Growth3.8%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$-318M

Cencora, Inc. operates in the Medical Distribution industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cencora, Inc.’s (COR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Cencora, Inc. (COR) is 51/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (48), Value (37), and Momentum (52) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Cencora, Inc. have an economic moat?
Cencora, Inc. (COR) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Cencora, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Cencora, Inc. (COR) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 51/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Cencora, Inc. in?
Cencora, Inc. (COR) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Distribution industry (United States).