Alphatec Holdings Inc (ATEC)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
ATEC
Alphatec Holdings Inc
$10.58
+19.68%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.39B
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$143.93
-0.54%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $355.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 8067% more annual revenue ($66.57B vs $815.05M). MRK leads profitability with a 4.8% profit margin vs -13.5%. ATEC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.48. ATEC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
ATEC
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
MRK
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+35.1%
Fair Value
$20.77
Current Price
$10.58
$10.19 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.1% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -686.7% — below average capital efficiency
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 : ATEC
The strongest argument for ATEC centers on PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ATEC
The primary concerns for ATEC are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
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
ATEC profiles as a growth stock while MRK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ATEC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
ATEC is growing revenue faster at 15.1% — sustainability is the question.
MRK generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ATEC scores higher overall (42/100 vs 36/100) and 15.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Alphatec Holdings Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Alphatec Holdings, Inc., a medical technology company, designs, develops and advances technologies for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, 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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