Agios Pharm (AGIO)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
AGIO
Agios Pharm
$28.29
-1.74%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.75B
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$120.79
-1.42%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $285.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 99476% more annual revenue ($65.77B vs $66.05M). MRK leads profitability with a 13.6% profit margin vs 0.0%. MRK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
AGIO
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
MRK
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+50.6%
Fair Value
$56.09
Current Price
$28.29
$27.80 discount
Margin of Safety
-49.3%
Fair Value
$80.88
Current Price
$120.79
$39.91 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 137.7% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 38.6%
Generating 2.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGIO
The strongest argument for AGIO centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 137.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : AGIO
The primary concerns for AGIO are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : MRK
The primary concerns for MRK are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AGIO profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MRK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AGIO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
AGIO is growing revenue faster at 137.7% — sustainability is the question.
MRK generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MRK scores higher overall (50/100 vs 40/100). AGIO offers better value entry with a 50.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Agios Pharm
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, is dedicated to drug discovery and development in the field of cellular metabolism and adjacent areas of biology. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Visit Website →Merck & Company Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Merck & Co. is an American multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey. It is named after the Merck family, which set up Merck Group in Germany in 1668.
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