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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

DVA or FTV: which is the higher-quality business?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): DVA scores 100/100 vs FTV 100/100 on the rule-based Berkshire checklist (very high vs very high band). Quality grades the business only — the lower-quality name can still be the better deal at the right price.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
DVA (DaVita)FTV (Fortive)
Market / sectorus · Healthcareus · Industrials
Price$178.88$59.92
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 142 bars · uPnL +32.8%LONG · 241 bars · uPnL +20.9%
Total return+23.4%+13.4%

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Balance Labs Research Desk (2026-09-01). "DVA or FTV: which is the higher-quality business?." balancelabs.app · https://balancelabs.app/stocks/compare/dva-vs-ftv/q/dva-or-ftv-higher-quality · CC BY 4.0

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