Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALNY)vsArdelyx Inc (ARDX)
ALNY
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc
$303.05
-0.19%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $37.76B
ARDX
Ardelyx Inc
$5.56
+2.96%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc generates 902% more annual revenue ($4.29B vs $427.68M). ALNY leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs -13.6%. ALNY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
ALNY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
ARDX
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+86.4%
Fair Value
$2372.19
Current Price
$303.05
$2069.14 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ARDX.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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%
Revenue surging 27.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 37.6x book value
Trading at 9.3x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : ARDX
The strongest argument for ARDX centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 27.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : ARDX
The primary concerns for ARDX are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARDX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
ALNY is growing revenue faster at 96.4% — 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 31/100) and 96.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Ardelyx Inc
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Ardelyx, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops and sells drugs for the treatment of kidney and cardiorenal diseases in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California.
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