LFMD vs HIMS vs TDOC vs DOCS vs AMWL

For growth investors, Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

(HIMS) is the stronger pick with 59. 0% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -8. 7% for LifeMD, Inc. (LFMD). Doximity, Inc. (DOCS) offers the better valuation at 23. 5x trailing P/E (16. 8x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate LifeMD, Inc. (LFMD) a "Buy" — based on 10 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Doximity, Inc.

(DOCS) is the cheapest at 23. 5x versus Hims & Hers Health, Inc. at 50. 3x. On forward P/E, Doximity, Inc. is actually cheaper at 16. 8x.

Over the past 5 years, Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

(HIMS) delivered a total return of +137. 6%, compared to -97. 2% for American Well Corporation (AMWL). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: LFMD returned +220. 7% versus AMWL's -98. 3%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Doximity, Inc.

(DOCS) is the lower-risk stock at 1. 03β versus Hims & Hers Health, Inc. 's 2. 40β — meaning HIMS is approximately 134% more volatile than DOCS relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Doximity, Inc. (DOCS) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 1% versus 2% for Hims & Hers Health, Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

(HIMS) is pulling ahead at 59. 0% versus -8. 7% for LifeMD, Inc. (LFMD). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Teladoc Health, Inc. grew EPS 80. 6% year-over-year, compared to -3. 8% for Hims & Hers Health, Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, HIMS leads at 64. 5% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Doximity, Inc.

(DOCS) is the more profitable company, earning 39. 1% net margin versus -38. 4% for American Well Corporation — meaning it keeps 39. 1% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: DOCS leads at 39. 9% versus -42. 2% for AMWL. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — DOCS leads at 90. 2%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

On forward earnings alone, Doximity, Inc.

(DOCS) trades at 16. 8x forward P/E versus 51. 5x for Hims & Hers Health, Inc. — 34. 7x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for LFMD: 89. 3% to $8. 50.

In this comparison, LFMD (1.

5% yield) pays a dividend. HIMS, TDOC, DOCS, AMWL do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Doximity, Inc.

(DOCS) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 1. 03)). Teladoc Health, Inc. (TDOC) carries a higher beta of 1. 91 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (DOCS: -50. 9%, TDOC: -41. 1%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

Both stocks operate in the Healthcare sector, making this a peer-level intra-sector comparison — the same macro tailwinds and headwinds will affect both.

In terms of investment character: LFMD is a small-cap quality compounder stock; HIMS is a small-cap high-growth stock; TDOC is a small-cap quality compounder stock; DOCS is a small-cap high-growth stock; AMWL is a small-cap quality compounder stock. LFMD pays a dividend while HIMS, TDOC, DOCS, AMWL do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.