AstraZeneca PLC (AZN)vsPAVmed Inc (PAVM)
AZN
AstraZeneca PLC
$187.37
+1.17%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $287.11B
PAVM
PAVmed Inc
$8.30
-6.95%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $61.09M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AstraZeneca PLC generates 82730885% more annual revenue ($58.74B vs $71,000). PAVM leads profitability with a 565.0% profit margin vs 17.4%. AZN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AZN
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
PAVM
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+4.1%
Fair Value
$214.51
Current Price
$187.37
$27.14 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PAVM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 53.9% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.6%
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 565 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 420.0% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
4.1% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -32.3% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AZN
The strongest argument for AZN centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.4% and operating margin at 21.6%.
Bull Case : PAVM
The strongest argument for PAVM centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 565.0% and operating margin at -13083.0%. Revenue growth of 420.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AZN
The primary concerns for AZN are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PAVM
The primary concerns for PAVM are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AZN profiles as a value stock while PAVM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PAVM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
PAVM is growing revenue faster at 420.0% — sustainability is the question.
AZN generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AZN scores higher overall (64/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 17.4% margins. Both earn "Buy" 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.
AstraZeneca PLC
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
AstraZeneca PLC discovers, develops, manufactures and markets prescription drugs in the areas of oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolism, respiratory, infections, neuroscience and gastroenterology worldwide. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.
PAVmed Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
PAVmed Inc. is a medical device company in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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