LFMD vs OPRX vs HCAT vs DOCS

For growth investors, Doximity, Inc.

(DOCS) is the stronger pick with 20. 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 OptimizeRx Corporation at 24. 6x. On forward P/E, OptimizeRx Corporation is actually cheaper at 6. 8x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, LifeMD, Inc.

(LFMD) delivered a total return of -45. 8%, compared to -97. 0% for Health Catalyst, Inc. (HCAT). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: LFMD returned +241. 4% versus HCAT's -96. 1%. 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 0. 99β versus LifeMD, Inc. 's 2. 27β — meaning LFMD is approximately 129% 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 27% for LifeMD, Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Doximity, Inc.

(DOCS) is pulling ahead at 20. 0% versus -8. 7% for LifeMD, Inc. (LFMD). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: OptimizeRx Corporation grew EPS 124. 5% year-over-year, compared to -121. 7% for Health Catalyst, Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, OPRX leads at 20. 6% 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 -57. 2% for Health Catalyst, Inc. — 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 -51. 7% for HCAT. 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, OptimizeRx Corporation (OPRX) trades at 6.

8x forward P/E versus 16. 8x for Doximity, Inc. — 10. 0x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for OPRX: 156. 4% to $17. 00.

In this comparison, LFMD (1.

5% yield) pays a dividend. OPRX, HCAT, DOCS 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 0. 99)). Health Catalyst, Inc. (HCAT) carries a higher beta of 1. 93 — 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: -51. 0%, HCAT: -96. 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; OPRX is a small-cap high-growth stock; HCAT is a small-cap quality compounder stock; DOCS is a small-cap high-growth stock. LFMD pays a dividend while OPRX, HCAT, DOCS 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.