Bionano Genomics Inc (BNGO)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
BNGO
Bionano Genomics Inc
$1.22
+1.67%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $14.37M
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$143.93
-0.54%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $355.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 220502% more annual revenue ($66.57B vs $30.18M). MRK leads profitability with a 4.8% profit margin vs -106.6%. BNGO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 39/100 (F).
BNGO
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
MRK
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BNGO.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 21.4% year-over-year
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 -84.3% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : BNGO
The strongest argument for BNGO centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BNGO
The primary concerns for BNGO 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
BNGO profiles as a growth stock while MRK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BNGO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
BNGO is growing revenue faster at 21.4% — sustainability is the question.
MRK generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BNGO scores higher overall (39/100 vs 36/100) and 21.4% 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.
Bionano Genomics Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES · USA
Bionano Genomics, Inc. is a life science instrumentation company in the genome analysis space. The company is headquartered in San Diego, 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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