Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALNY)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
ALNY
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc
$297.45
-1.02%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $39.39B
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$122.41
-0.98%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $280.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 1434% more annual revenue ($65.77B vs $4.29B). MRK leads profitability with a 13.6% profit margin vs 12.6%. ALNY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.50. ALNY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
ALNY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
MRK
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+86.6%
Fair Value
$2401.68
Current Price
$297.45
$2104.23 discount
Margin of Safety
-48.8%
Fair Value
$80.79
Current Price
$122.41
$41.62 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 90 in profit
Revenue surging 96.4% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 23.0%
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 36.9x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALNY
The strongest argument for ALNY centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 96.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.50 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ALNY
The primary concerns for ALNY are EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 74.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MRK
The primary concerns for MRK are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALNY profiles as a growth stock while MRK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
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.
MRK generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ALNY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 50/100) and 96.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" 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.
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.
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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