Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN)vsVericel Corp Ord (VCEL)
REGN
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
$749.47
+1.05%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $78.41B
VCEL
Vericel Corp Ord
$31.44
-4.96%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc generates 5092% more annual revenue ($14.34B vs $276.26M). REGN leads profitability with a 31.4% profit margin vs 6.0%. REGN trades at a lower P/E of 17.9x. REGN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
REGN
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
VCEL
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-165.8%
Fair Value
$281.93
Current Price
$749.47
$467.54 premium
Margin of Safety
-192.2%
Fair Value
$11.85
Current Price
$31.44
$19.59 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 23.1%
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.5% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 2.6%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.1% — below average capital efficiency
6.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : REGN
The strongest argument for REGN centers on Profit Margin, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.4% and operating margin at 23.1%.
Bull Case : VCEL
The strongest argument for VCEL centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : REGN
The primary concerns for REGN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : VCEL
The primary concerns for VCEL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 103.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
REGN profiles as a value stock while VCEL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VCEL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
VCEL is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
REGN generates stronger free cash flow (922M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
REGN scores higher overall (58/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 31.4% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an American biotechnology company headquartered in Westchester County, New York. Originally focused on neurotrophic factors and their regenerative capabilities, giving rise to its name, the company then branched out into the study of both cytokine and tyrosine kinase receptors.
Vericel Corp Ord
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Vericel Corporation, a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, researches, develops, manufactures, and distributes cell therapies for the sports medicine and severe burn care markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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