Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALNY)vsCorcept Therapeutics Incorporated (CORT)
ALNY
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc
$303.05
-0.19%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $37.76B
CORT
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated
$72.62
-3.03%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $8.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc generates 457% more annual revenue ($4.29B vs $769.10M). ALNY leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 6.2%. ALNY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.48. ALNY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
ALNY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
CORT
Hold37
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 CORT.
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%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 37.6x book value
Trading at 12.2x book value
4.9% revenue growth
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
6.2% margin — thin
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 : CORT
The strongest argument for CORT centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.81 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : CORT
The primary concerns for CORT are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 236.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALNY profiles as a growth stock while CORT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CORT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — 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 37/100) and 96.4% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated discovers, develops, and markets drugs for the treatment of severe metabolic, cancer, and psychiatric disorders in the United States. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
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