Altimmune Inc (ALT)vsEli Lilly and Company (LLY)
ALT
Altimmune Inc
$2.60
-1.14%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $511.15M
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
$934.60
+9.80%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $760.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eli Lilly and Company generates 158973073% more annual revenue ($65.18B vs $41,000). LLY leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs 0.0%. LLY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.29. LLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
ALT
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
LLY
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 420.0% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 101 in profit
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.9%
Revenue surging 42.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 51.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 31.5x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALT
The strongest argument for ALT centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 420.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LLY
The strongest argument for LLY centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.7% and operating margin at 44.9%. Revenue growth of 42.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ALT
The primary concerns for ALT are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : LLY
The primary concerns for LLY are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 1.60 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LLY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LLY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
ALT is growing revenue faster at 420.0% — sustainability is the question.
LLY generates stronger free cash flow (678M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LLY scores higher overall (78/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 31.7% margins and 42.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Altimmune Inc
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Altimmune, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of intranasal vaccines, immunomodulatory therapies, and treatments for liver disease. The company is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Eli Lilly and Company
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Eli Lilly and Company is an American pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices in 18 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 125 countries.
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