INC Research Holdings Inc (INCR)vsTakeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ADR (TAK)
INCR
INC Research Holdings Inc
$0.75
-2.58%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $42.31M
TAK
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ADR
$18.29
+1.39%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $56.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ADR generates 1836245% more annual revenue ($4.46T vs $243.12M). TAK leads profitability with a 2.5% profit margin vs -29.2%. TAK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
INCR
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
TAK
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for INCR.
Margin of Safety
-77.5%
Fair Value
$10.30
Current Price
$18.29
$7.99 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 317.5B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
3.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 0.0%
Weak financial health signals
4.2% revenue growth
3.3% earnings growth
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
2.5% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : INCR
The strongest argument for INCR centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TAK
The strongest argument for TAK centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : INCR
The primary concerns for INCR are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : TAK
The primary concerns for TAK are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 82.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
INCR profiles as a turnaround stock while TAK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
INCR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.29 — expect wider price swings.
TAK is growing revenue faster at 4.2% — sustainability is the question.
TAK generates stronger free cash flow (317.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TAK scores higher overall (60/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "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.
INC Research Holdings Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - SPECIALTY & GENERIC · USA
Syneos Health, Inc., a contract research organization, provides various clinical development services for the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Visit Website →Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ADR
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - SPECIALTY & GENERIC · USA
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter drugs and quasi-drug consumer products, and other health care products. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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