Head to head · SEC data as of September 11, 2026
Stryker
79
Quality score · out of 100
Boston Scientific
83
Quality score · out of 100
Boston Scientific comes in ahead: a quality score of 83 versus 79 for Stryker. Boston Scientific wins on net margin (17.5% vs 14.4%), gross margin (69.9% vs 65%) and revenue growth (14.6% vs 11.3%). Stryker answers with less debt (1.62× vs 2.17×).
| Metric | Stryker | Boston Scientific |
|---|---|---|
| Quality score (0-100) | 79 | 83 |
| Net margin | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| Gross margin | 65% | 69.9% |
| ROE | 15.5% | 14.7% |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 1.62× | 2.17× |
| FCF margin | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| Revenue growth (annualized) | 11.3% | 14.6% |
| Earnings growth (annualized) | 16.3% | 32.8% |
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Stryker. Stryker is one of the world's largest medical-device makers. It sells implants (hips, knees), surgical equipment, robots for orthopedic surgery and hospital supplies. Its business grows with an aging population and rising surgery volumes.
Boston Scientific. Boston Scientific makes minimally invasive medical devices: stents, catheters, pacemakers and tools for cardiology, endoscopy and urology. Its products are used in millions of procedures a year in hospitals worldwide.
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Who has the stronger fundamentals today, Stryker or Boston Scientific?
By the StockSemáforo model (profitability, growth and financial strength, built on official SEC data), Boston Scientific scores higher: 83 versus 79 out of 100. The score is recomputed nightly with the latest filings.
Does that make Boston Scientific the better investment?
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Data: official SEC filings (EDGAR) · Recomputed on September 11, 2026
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