Arbutus Biopharma Corp (ABUS)vsAlnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALNY)
ABUS
Arbutus Biopharma Corp
$4.25
-2.30%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $884.97M
ALNY
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc
$303.05
-0.19%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $37.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc generates 2139% more annual revenue ($4.29B vs $191.44M). ABUS leads profitability with a 84.0% profit margin vs 12.6%. ABUS trades at a lower P/E of 5.4x. ALNY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
ABUS
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
ALNY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ABUS.
Margin of Safety
+86.4%
Fair Value
$2372.19
Current Price
$303.05
$2069.14 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 62 in profit
Keeps 84 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 94.4%
Revenue surging 10055.0% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 54 in profit
Revenue surging 96.4% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 23.0%
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.0% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 37.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABUS
The strongest argument for ABUS centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 84.0% and operating margin at 94.4%. Revenue growth of 10055.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ALNY
The strongest argument for ALNY centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 96.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ABUS
The primary concerns for ABUS are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ALNY
The primary concerns for ALNY are EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 70.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABUS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
ABUS is growing revenue faster at 10055.0% — sustainability is the question.
ALNY generates stronger free cash flow (49M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BIOTECHNOLOGY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ALNY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 63/100) and 96.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Arbutus Biopharma Corp
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Arbutus Biopharma Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, is dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of a cure for patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in the United States. The company is headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania.
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on discovering, developing and commercializing RNA interference (RNAi) therapies. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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