Alkermes Plc (ALKS)vsEli Lilly and Company (LLY)
ALKS
Alkermes Plc
$42.80
-1.34%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $7.38B
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,131.42
-2.41%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $948.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eli Lilly and Company generates 4525% more annual revenue ($72.25B vs $1.56B). LLY leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs 9.8%. LLY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. LLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
ALKS
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
LLY
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.3%
Fair Value
$73.21
Current Price
$42.80
$30.41 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LLY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 28.2% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 81 in profit
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.4%
Revenue surging 55.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 169.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 67.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 32.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALKS
The strongest argument for ALKS centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 28.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LLY
The strongest argument for LLY centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.0% and operating margin at 49.4%. Revenue growth of 55.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ALKS
The primary concerns for ALKS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 49.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LLY
The primary concerns for LLY are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LLY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.48 — expect wider price swings.
LLY is growing revenue faster at 55.5% — sustainability is the question.
LLY generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
LLY scores higher overall (78/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 35.0% margins and 55.5% revenue growth. ALKS offers better value entry with a 52.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Alkermes Plc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - SPECIALTY & GENERIC · USA
Alkermes plc, a biopharmaceutical company, researches, develops and markets pharmaceutical products to address the unmet medical needs of patients in various therapeutic areas in the United States, Ireland and internationally. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Eli Lilly and Company is an American pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices in 18 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 125 countries.
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