Delcath Systems Inc (DCTH)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
DCTH
Delcath Systems Inc
$16.39
-0.06%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $585.02M
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$149.54
-2.33%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $335.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 69666% more annual revenue ($66.57B vs $95.42M). MRK leads profitability with a 4.8% profit margin vs 0.6%. DCTH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.60. DCTH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 41/100 (D).
DCTH
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
MRK
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DCTH.
Margin of Safety
-84.6%
Fair Value
$82.62
Current Price
$149.54
$66.92 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 20.6% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.4% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 8.8x book value
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DCTH
The strongest argument for DCTH centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : DCTH
The primary concerns for DCTH are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Market Cap. A P/E of 1686.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.6% 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 108.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DCTH profiles as a growth stock while MRK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DCTH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.52 — expect wider price swings.
DCTH is growing revenue faster at 20.6% — sustainability is the question.
MRK generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DCTH scores higher overall (41/100 vs 34/100) and 20.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Delcath Systems Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Delcath Systems, Inc., an interventional oncology company, focuses on the treatment of primary and metastatic liver cancers in the United States and Europe. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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