AbbVie Inc (ABBV)vsAlkermes Plc (ALKS)
ABBV
AbbVie Inc
$203.89
+3.64%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $360.63B
ALKS
Alkermes Plc
$33.71
-1.26%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $5.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AbbVie Inc generates 4044% more annual revenue ($61.16B vs $1.48B). ALKS leads profitability with a 16.4% profit margin vs 6.9%. ABBV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.48. ABBV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
ABBV
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
ALKS
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-29.3%
Fair Value
$163.42
Current Price
$203.89
$40.47 premium
Margin of Safety
+54.1%
Fair Value
$76.10
Current Price
$33.71
$42.39 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 62 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 4.9B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
6.9% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 88.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 10.6%
Earnings declined 67.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABBV
The strongest argument for ABBV centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ALKS
The strongest argument for ALKS centers on Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 15.1%.
Bear Case : ABBV
The primary concerns for ABBV are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 100.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ALKS
The primary concerns for ALKS are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABBV profiles as a value stock while ALKS is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALKS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.39 — expect wider price swings.
ABBV is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
ABBV generates stronger free cash flow (4.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ABBV scores higher overall (63/100 vs 50/100). ALKS offers better value entry with a 54.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
AbbVie Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
AbbVie is an American publicly traded biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013. It originated as a spin-off of Abbott Laboratories.
Alkermes Plc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - SPECIALTY & GENERIC · USA
Alkermes plc, a biopharmaceutical company, researches, develops and markets pharmaceutical products to address the unmet medical needs of patients in various therapeutic areas in the United States, Ireland and internationally. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Visit Website →Compare with Other DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?