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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

EW or SYK: which is the higher-quality business?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): EW scores 100/100 vs SYK 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
EW (Edwards Lifesci)SYK (Stryker)
Market / sectorus · Healthcareus · Healthcare
Price$89.95$322.12
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 293 bars · uPnL +15.0%LONG · 44 bars · uPnL +1.9%
Total return+15.0%-19.7%

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