Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALNY)vsargenx NV ADR (ARGX)
ALNY
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc
$296.11
-4.32%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $39.51B
ARGX
argenx NV ADR
$783.50
+0.23%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $48.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc generates 1% more annual revenue ($4.29B vs $4.24B). ARGX leads profitability with a 30.5% profit margin vs 12.6%. ALNY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.59. ALNY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
ALNY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
ARGX
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+86.7%
Fair Value
$2429.90
Current Price
$296.11
$2133.79 discount
Margin of Safety
+60.4%
Fair Value
$2106.55
Current Price
$783.50
$1323.05 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 90 in profit
Revenue surging 96.4% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 23.0%
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 73.0% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 27.4%
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 49.7x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 165.6x book value
Earnings declined 31.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALNY
The strongest argument for ALNY centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 96.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.59 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ARGX
The strongest argument for ARGX centers on Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.5% and operating margin at 27.4%. Revenue growth of 73.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ALNY
The primary concerns for ALNY are EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 74.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ARGX
The primary concerns for ARGX are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALNY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.30 — expect wider price swings.
ALNY is growing revenue faster at 96.4% — sustainability is the question.
ARGX generates stronger free cash flow (407M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BIOTECHNOLOGY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ALNY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100) and 96.4% revenue growth. ARGX offers better value entry with a 60.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on discovering, developing and commercializing RNA interference (RNAi) therapies. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
argenx NV ADR
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
argenx SE, a clinical-phase biotechnology company, focuses on the development of antibody-based therapies for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, hematology and cancer. The company is headquartered in Breda, the Netherlands.
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