Esperion Therapeutics Inc (ESPR)vsTeva Pharma Industries Ltd ADR (TEVA)
ESPR
Esperion Therapeutics Inc
$3.18
0.00%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $819.47M
TEVA
Teva Pharma Industries Ltd ADR
$37.09
+2.04%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $42.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Teva Pharma Industries Ltd ADR generates 4040% more annual revenue ($17.32B vs $418.24M). TEVA leads profitability with a 4.1% profit margin vs -1.8%. TEVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
ESPR
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
TEVA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 23.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 72.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -260.8% — below average capital efficiency
4.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 0.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ESPR
The strongest argument for ESPR centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TEVA
The strongest argument for TEVA centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.67 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ESPR
The primary concerns for ESPR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TEVA
The primary concerns for TEVA are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 61.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.18 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ESPR profiles as a growth stock while TEVA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ESPR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
ESPR is growing revenue faster at 23.2% — sustainability is the question.
TEVA generates stronger free cash flow (307M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TEVA scores higher overall (49/100 vs 34/100). 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.
Esperion Therapeutics Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - SPECIALTY & GENERIC · USA
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., a pharmaceutical company, develops and markets drugs for the treatment of patients with high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Teva Pharma Industries Ltd ADR
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - SPECIALTY & GENERIC · USA
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a pharmaceutical company, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes generic drugs, specialty drugs, and biopharmaceuticals in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Petach Tikva, Israel.
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