Assertio Therapeutics Inc (ASRT)vsTakeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ADR (TAK)
ASRT
Assertio Therapeutics Inc
$23.44
-0.04%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $151.54M
TAK
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ADR
$15.60
+0.97%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $49.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ADR generates 4410441% more annual revenue ($4.51T vs $102.16M). TAK leads profitability with a 4.3% profit margin vs -34.9%. TAK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.40. TAK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
ASRT
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
TAK
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 330.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -47.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 62.5%
3.9% revenue growth
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
4.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASRT
The strongest argument for ASRT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TAK
The strongest argument for TAK centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ASRT
The primary concerns for ASRT are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TAK
The primary concerns for TAK are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 42.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASRT profiles as a turnaround stock while TAK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ASRT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.45 — expect wider price swings.
TAK is growing revenue faster at 3.9% — sustainability is the question.
ASRT generates stronger free cash flow (9M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TAK scores higher overall (57/100 vs 30/100). Both earn "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.
Assertio Therapeutics Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - SPECIALTY & GENERIC · USA
Assertio Holdings, Inc., a commercial pharmaceutical company, provides medications in the areas of neurology, hospital, and pain and inflammation. The company is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ADR
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - SPECIALTY & GENERIC · USA
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter drugs and quasi-drug consumer products, and other health care products. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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