Health Catalyst Inc (HCAT)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
HCAT
Health Catalyst Inc
$1.70
-1.73%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $127.18M
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$143.93
-0.54%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $355.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 22678% more annual revenue ($66.57B vs $292.25M). MRK leads profitability with a 4.8% profit margin vs -90.6%. MRK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
HCAT
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
MRK
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HCAT.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : HCAT
The strongest argument for HCAT centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : HCAT
The primary concerns for HCAT are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
HCAT profiles as a turnaround stock while MRK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HCAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
MRK is growing revenue faster at 5.1% — sustainability is the question.
MRK generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MRK scores higher overall (36/100 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.
Health Catalyst Inc
HEALTHCARE · HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES · USA
Health Catalyst, Inc. provides data and analytics technology and services to healthcare organizations. The company is headquartered in South Jordan, Utah.
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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