The Cooper Companies, Inc (COO)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
COO
The Cooper Companies, Inc
$60.00
-1.82%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $11.92B
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$111.38
-0.82%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $277.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 1484% more annual revenue ($65.77B vs $4.15B). MRK leads profitability with a 13.6% profit margin vs 9.7%. COO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.60. COO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
COO
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
MRK
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+62.5%
Fair Value
$221.31
Current Price
$60.00
$161.31 discount
Margin of Safety
-14.9%
Fair Value
$97.76
Current Price
$111.38
$13.62 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
Earnings expanding 26.9% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 38.6%
Generating 2.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COO
The strongest argument for COO centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : COO
The primary concerns for COO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : MRK
The primary concerns for MRK are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
COO is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
MRK generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
COO scores higher overall (63/100 vs 50/100). Both earn "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.
The Cooper Companies, Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES · USA
The Cooper Companies, Inc., branded as CooperCompanies, is a global medical device company headquartered in San Ramon, California.
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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