Coherus BioSciences Inc (CHRS)vsNovartis AG ADR (NVS)
CHRS
Coherus BioSciences Inc
$1.47
+4.26%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $220.58M
NVS
Novartis AG ADR
$158.83
-0.25%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $290.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Novartis AG ADR generates 120824% more annual revenue ($56.69B vs $46.88M). CHRS leads profitability with a 397.3% profit margin vs 22.5%. NVS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
CHRS
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
NVS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CHRS.
Margin of Safety
-68.7%
Fair Value
$92.54
Current Price
$158.83
$66.29 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 397 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 62.0% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.8%
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 2.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -192.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 75.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.8% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CHRS
The strongest argument for CHRS centers on Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 397.3% and operating margin at -293.7%. Revenue growth of 62.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NVS
The strongest argument for NVS centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.5% and operating margin at 31.8%.
Bear Case : CHRS
The primary concerns for CHRS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : NVS
The primary concerns for NVS are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHRS profiles as a growth stock while NVS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CHRS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
CHRS is growing revenue faster at 62.0% — sustainability is the question.
NVS generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NVS scores higher overall (51/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 22.5% 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.
Coherus BioSciences Inc
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Coherus BioSciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the biosimilars and immuno-oncology market primarily in the United States. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
Novartis AG ADR
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Novartis AG researches, develops, manufactures and markets medical devices worldwide. The company is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.
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