Bausch Health Companies Inc (BHC)vsTakeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ADR (TAK)
BHC
Bausch Health Companies Inc
$5.08
+1.80%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.85B
TAK
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ADR
$18.29
+1.39%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $56.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ADR generates 43389% more annual revenue ($4.46T vs $10.27B). TAK leads profitability with a 2.5% profit margin vs 1.5%. BHC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.01. BHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BHC
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TAK
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+69.1%
Fair Value
$19.66
Current Price
$5.08
$14.58 discount
Margin of Safety
-77.5%
Fair Value
$10.30
Current Price
$18.29
$7.99 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 44 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 25.8%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 317.5B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
1.5% margin — thin
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.2% revenue growth
3.3% earnings growth
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
2.5% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BHC
The strongest argument for BHC centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TAK
The strongest argument for TAK centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BHC
The primary concerns for BHC are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Altman Z-Score. Thin 1.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TAK
The primary concerns for TAK are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 82.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BHC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.37 — expect wider price swings.
BHC is growing revenue faster at 9.3% — sustainability is the question.
TAK generates stronger free cash flow (317.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BHC scores higher overall (69/100 vs 60/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Bausch Health Companies Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - SPECIALTY & GENERIC · USA
Bausch Health Companies Inc. develops, manufactures and markets a range of pharmaceutical, medical device and over-the-counter (OTC) products primarily in the therapeutic areas of eye health, gastroenterology and dermatology. The company is headquartered in Laval, Canada.
Visit Website →Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ADR
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - SPECIALTY & GENERIC · USA
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter drugs and quasi-drug consumer products, and other health care products. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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