Charles River Laboratories (CRL)vsEli Lilly and Company (LLY)
CRL
Charles River Laboratories
$337.52
+7.83%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $17.28B
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,354.00
-0.79%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.26T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eli Lilly and Company generates 2062% more annual revenue ($86.46B vs $4.00B). LLY leads profitability with a 31.9% profit margin vs -6.0%. CRL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. LLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
CRL
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
LLY
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1.4%
Fair Value
$163.67
Current Price
$337.52
$173.85 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LLY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 68 in profit
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 53.7%
Revenue surging 38.6% year-over-year
Generating 8.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -8.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.7%
Earnings declined 17.3%
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 30.0x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRL
The strongest argument for CRL centers on PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LLY
The strongest argument for LLY centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.9% and operating margin at 53.7%. Revenue growth of 38.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CRL
The primary concerns for CRL are Debt/Equity, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : LLY
The primary concerns for LLY are Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 46.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRL profiles as a turnaround stock while LLY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
LLY is growing revenue faster at 38.6% — sustainability is the question.
LLY generates stronger free cash flow (8.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LLY scores higher overall (74/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 31.9% margins and 38.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Charles River Laboratories
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., is an American pharmaceutical company specializing in a variety of preclinical and clinical laboratory, gene therapy and cell therapy services for the Pharmaceutical, Medical device and Biotechnology industries. It also supplies assorted biomedical products and outsourcing services for research and development in the pharmaceutical industry and offer support in the fields of basic research, drug discovery, safety and efficacy, clinical support, and manufacturing.
Eli Lilly and Company
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Eli Lilly and Company is an American pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices in 18 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 125 countries.
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