AptarGroup Inc (ATR)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
ATR
AptarGroup Inc
$125.45
+1.66%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $7.85B
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$150.91
+0.94%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $355.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 1592% more annual revenue ($66.57B vs $3.93B). ATR leads profitability with a 9.2% profit margin vs 4.8%. ATR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.60. ATR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
ATR
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
MRK
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-40.7%
Fair Value
$99.48
Current Price
$125.45
$25.97 premium
Margin of Safety
-77.2%
Fair Value
$83.04
Current Price
$150.91
$67.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 18.6%
Trading at 8.9x book value
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATR
ATR has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ATR
The primary concerns for ATR are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MRK
The primary concerns for MRK are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 116.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.38 — expect wider price swings.
ATR is growing revenue faster at 6.3% — sustainability is the question.
MRK generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ATR scores higher overall (49/100 vs 36/100). 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.
AptarGroup Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES · USA
AptarGroup, Inc. offers a range of packaging, dispensing and sealing solutions primarily for the beauty, personal care, home care, prescription drug, consumer health care, injectables, and food and beverage markets. The company is headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
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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