Editas Medicine Inc (EDIT)vsEli Lilly and Company (LLY)
EDIT
Editas Medicine Inc
$2.70
+1.89%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $469.95M
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,115.70
-0.65%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $994.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eli Lilly and Company generates 169384% more annual revenue ($79.67B vs $47.01M). LLY leads profitability with a 33.5% profit margin vs -157.3%. LLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
EDIT
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
LLY
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 232.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 79 in profit
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 54.2%
Revenue surging 47.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 26.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -70.2% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 29.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDIT
The strongest argument for EDIT centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 232.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LLY
The strongest argument for LLY centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.5% and operating margin at 54.2%. Revenue growth of 47.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EDIT
The primary concerns for EDIT are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : LLY
The primary concerns for LLY are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 1.62 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDIT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LLY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EDIT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.06 — expect wider price swings.
EDIT is growing revenue faster at 232.3% — sustainability is the question.
LLY generates stronger free cash flow (7.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LLY scores higher overall (76/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 33.5% margins and 47.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Editas Medicine Inc
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Editas Medicine, Inc., a clinical-stage genome editing company, is focused on developing transformative genomic drugs to treat a variety of serious diseases. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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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