American Shared Hospital Service (AMS)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
AMS
American Shared Hospital Service
$1.47
+0.31%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $9.81M
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$143.93
-0.54%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $355.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 218783% more annual revenue ($66.57B vs $30.41M). MRK leads profitability with a 4.8% profit margin vs -5.8%. MRK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
AMS
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
MRK
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+41.6%
Fair Value
$3.92
Current Price
$1.47
$2.45 discount
Margin of Safety
-73.7%
Fair Value
$82.84
Current Price
$143.93
$61.09 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.2% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 38.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 8.5x book value
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMS
The strongest argument for AMS centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : AMS
The primary concerns for AMS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MRK
The primary concerns for MRK are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 116.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMS profiles as a growth stock while MRK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.30 — expect wider price swings.
AMS is growing revenue faster at 19.2% — sustainability is the question.
MRK generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MRK scores higher overall (36/100 vs 35/100). AMS offers better value entry with a 41.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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.
American Shared Hospital Service
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
American Shared Hospital Services rents radiosurgery and radiation therapy equipment to healthcare providers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Merck & Company Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Merck & Co. is an American multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey. It is named after the Merck family, which set up Merck Group in Germany in 1668.
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