Establishment Labs Holdings Inc (ESTA)vsEli Lilly and Company (LLY)
ESTA
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc
$62.43
-3.06%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.83B
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
$934.60
+9.80%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $760.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eli Lilly and Company generates 30779% more annual revenue ($65.18B vs $211.08M). LLY leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs -24.2%. LLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
ESTA
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
LLY
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-9.5%
Fair Value
$66.43
Current Price
$62.43
$4.00 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LLY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 45.2% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 101 in profit
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.9%
Revenue surging 42.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 51.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Trading at 78.0x book value
ROE of -133.3% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 31.5x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ESTA
The strongest argument for ESTA centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 45.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LLY
The strongest argument for LLY centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.7% and operating margin at 44.9%. Revenue growth of 42.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ESTA
The primary concerns for ESTA are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 15.96 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LLY
The primary concerns for LLY are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 1.60 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ESTA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LLY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ESTA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
ESTA is growing revenue faster at 45.2% — sustainability is the question.
LLY generates stronger free cash flow (678M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LLY scores higher overall (78/100 vs 28/100), backed by strong 31.7% margins and 42.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" 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.
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc., a medical technology company, manufactures and markets medical devices for cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. The company is headquartered in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
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HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Eli Lilly and Company is an American pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices in 18 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 125 countries.
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