AstraZeneca PLC (AZN)vsRecursion Pharmaceuticals Inc (RXRX)
AZN
AstraZeneca PLC
$187.37
+1.17%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $287.11B
RXRX
Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc
$3.46
+4.85%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AstraZeneca PLC generates 78553% more annual revenue ($58.74B vs $74.68M). AZN leads profitability with a 17.4% profit margin vs 0.0%. AZN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AZN
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
RXRX
Hold36
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 RXRX.
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
Revenue surging 682.0% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : RXRX
The strongest argument for RXRX centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 682.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AZN
The primary concerns for AZN are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : RXRX
The primary concerns for RXRX are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AZN profiles as a value stock while RXRX is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RXRX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
RXRX is growing revenue faster at 682.0% — 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 36/100), backed by strong 17.4% margins. 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.
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.
Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that decodes biology by integrating technological innovations in biology, chemistry, automation, data science, and engineering to industrialize drug discovery. The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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