Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALNY)vsArcutis Biotherapeutics Inc (ARQT)
ALNY
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc
$303.05
-0.19%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $37.76B
ARQT
Arcutis Biotherapeutics Inc
$21.23
-3.28%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $3.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc generates 931% more annual revenue ($4.29B vs $415.62M). ALNY leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs -0.6%. ALNY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
ALNY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
ARQT
Avoid32
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
Margin of Safety
+79.8%
Fair Value
$131.70
Current Price
$21.23
$110.47 discount
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 60.1% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 37.6x book value
Trading at 14.0x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
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 : ARQT
The strongest argument for ARQT centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 60.1% 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 : ARQT
The primary concerns for ARQT are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALNY profiles as a growth stock while ARQT is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARQT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — 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.
Bottom Line
ALNY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 32/100) and 96.4% revenue growth. ARQT offers better value entry with a 79.8% margin of safety. 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.
Arcutis Biotherapeutics Inc
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing and commercializing treatments for dermatological diseases. The company is headquartered in Westlake Village, California.
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