Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALNY)vsEli Lilly and Company (LLY)
ALNY
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc
$248.68
+0.47%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $34.80B
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,137.76
+1.98%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $994.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eli Lilly and Company generates 1558% more annual revenue ($79.67B vs $4.80B). LLY leads profitability with a 33.5% profit margin vs 16.1%. ALNY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. LLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
ALNY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
LLY
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+87.5%
Fair Value
$2584.41
Current Price
$248.68
$2335.73 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LLY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 60 in profit
Revenue surging 66.9% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 79 in profit
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 54.2%
Revenue surging 47.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 26.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.6x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 29.9x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALNY
The strongest argument for ALNY centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.1% and operating margin at 17.9%. Revenue growth of 66.9% 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 33.5% and operating margin at 54.2%. Revenue growth of 47.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ALNY
The primary concerns for ALNY are EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 45.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LLY
The primary concerns for LLY are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 1.62 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LLY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
ALNY is growing revenue faster at 66.9% — sustainability is the question.
LLY generates stronger free cash flow (7.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BIOTECHNOLOGY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LLY scores higher overall (76/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 33.5% margins and 47.7% revenue growth. ALNY offers better value entry with a 87.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" 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.
Eli Lilly and Company
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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