AtriCure Inc (ATRC)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
ATRC
AtriCure Inc
$54.54
+2.98%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $2.73B
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$143.93
-0.54%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $355.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 11587% more annual revenue ($66.57B vs $569.62M). MRK leads profitability with a 4.8% profit margin vs 1.9%. MRK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.64. MRK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
ATRC
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
MRK
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+56.0%
Fair Value
$74.75
Current Price
$54.54
$20.21 discount
Margin of Safety
-73.7%
Fair Value
$82.84
Current Price
$143.93
$61.09 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
1.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.5x book value
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATRC
The strongest argument for ATRC centers on Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 12.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ATRC
The primary concerns for ATRC are EPS Growth, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 255.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
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
ATRC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
ATRC is growing revenue faster at 12.8% — 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
MRK scores higher overall (36/100 vs 35/100). ATRC offers better value entry with a 56.0% margin of safety. 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.
AtriCure Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES · USA
AtriCure, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells devices for the surgical ablation of cardiac tissue and systems to medical centers in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Mason, Ohio.
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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