Albertsons Companies Inc vs Cardinal Health Inc — how do they compare? Albertsons Companies Inc trades at $12.35 (market cap $5.89B), while Cardinal Health Inc trades at $240.52 (market cap $55.55B). The key difference: Cardinal Health Inc is far larger — about 9.4× Albertsons Companies Inc's market cap, and Albertsons Companies Inc pays the higher dividend (5.61%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ACI | CAH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $5.89B | $55.55B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Health |
52-Week High | $19.74 | $240.26 |
52-Week Low | $11.03 | $146.04 |
Enterprise Value | $21.29B | $60.53B |
Dividend Yield | 5.61% | 0.86% |
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Albertsons is the second-largest traditional grocer in America, operating 2,276 stores under 24 banners in 34 states (as of the end of fiscal 2021). Around 75% of stores have pharmacies, while nearly 20% also sell fuel. Albertsons has a significant private-label operation, accounting for around 20% of sales (excluding fuel). While its own brand assortment is mainly manufactured by third parties, Albertsons operates 20 food production plants (as of the end of fiscal 2021). Albertsons is a top-two grocer in two thirds of its major markets (as of early 2022, according to company data), and virtually all of its sales come from the United States.
Read more on ACI →Cardinal Health is a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler, engaged in the sourcing and distribution of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail-order), hospitals networks, and healthcare providers. Along with AmerisourceBergen and McKesson, the three compose well over 90% of the U.S. pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cardinal Health also supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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