InMode Ltd (INMD)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
INMD
InMode Ltd
$14.90
+0.88%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $860.28M
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$144.85
+0.64%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $355.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 17670% more annual revenue ($66.57B vs $374.63M). INMD leads profitability with a 20.7% profit margin vs 4.8%. MRK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.64. INMD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
INMD
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
MRK
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.5%
Fair Value
$35.20
Current Price
$14.90
$20.30 discount
Margin of Safety
-73.7%
Fair Value
$82.84
Current Price
$144.85
$62.01 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : INMD
The strongest argument for INMD centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.7% and operating margin at 12.8%.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : INMD
The primary concerns for INMD are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
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
INMD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.87 — 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.
Monitor MEDICAL DEVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
INMD scores higher overall (52/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 20.7% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
InMode Ltd
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
InMode Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures and markets minimally invasive aesthetic medical products based on its proprietary RF-assisted lipolysis and deep subdermal fractional RF technologies. The company is headquartered in Yokneam, Israel.
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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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