Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALNY)vsArrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc (ARWR)
ALNY
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc
$303.05
-0.19%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $37.76B
ARWR
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc
$73.09
-2.75%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $10.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc generates 589% more annual revenue ($4.29B vs $622.01M). ALNY leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs -48.4%. ALNY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
ALNY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
ARWR
Avoid23
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 ARWR.
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%
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 37.6x book value
Trading at 16.7x book value
ROE of -49.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 86.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : ARWR
ARWR has a balanced fundamental profile.
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 : ARWR
The primary concerns for ARWR are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.24 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALNY profiles as a growth stock while ARWR is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARWR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
ALNY is growing revenue faster at 96.4% — sustainability is the question.
ARWR generates stronger free cash flow (82M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ALNY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 23/100) 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.
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops drugs for the treatment of intractable diseases in the United States. The company is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
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