Assembly Biosciences Inc (ASMB)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
ASMB
Assembly Biosciences Inc
$26.95
+2.35%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $442.93M
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$110.95
-1.60%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $274.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 89815% more annual revenue ($65.01B vs $72.30M). MRK leads profitability with a 28.1% profit margin vs -8.5%. MRK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
ASMB
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
MRK
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+54.2%
Fair Value
$59.74
Current Price
$26.95
$32.79 discount
Margin of Safety
-13.2%
Fair Value
$96.48
Current Price
$110.95
$14.47 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 46.6%
Revenue surging 477.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.8%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -5.1% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 19.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASMB
The strongest argument for ASMB centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 477.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.1% and operating margin at 32.8%.
Bear Case : ASMB
The primary concerns for ASMB are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MRK
The primary concerns for MRK are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASMB profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MRK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ASMB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
ASMB is growing revenue faster at 477.3% — sustainability is the question.
MRK generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MRK scores higher overall (59/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 28.1% margins. ASMB offers better value entry with a 54.2% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Assembly Biosciences Inc
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Assembly Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company in the United States. The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
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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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