Establishment Labs Holdings Inc (ESTA)vsEli Lilly and Company (LLY)
ESTA
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc
$74.31
-2.85%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $2.08B
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,131.42
-0.26%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $948.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eli Lilly and Company generates 31371% more annual revenue ($72.25B vs $229.58M). LLY leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs -19.1%. LLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
ESTA
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
LLY
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-17.9%
Fair Value
$61.70
Current Price
$74.31
$12.61 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LLY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 44.7% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 81 in profit
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.4%
Revenue surging 55.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 169.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Trading at 148.6x book value
ROE of -295.9% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 32.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ESTA
The strongest argument for ESTA centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 44.7% 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 35.0% and operating margin at 49.4%. Revenue growth of 55.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ESTA
The primary concerns for ESTA are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 17.86 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LLY
The primary concerns for LLY are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ESTA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LLY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ESTA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
LLY is growing revenue faster at 55.5% — sustainability is the question.
LLY generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LLY scores higher overall (78/100 vs 30/100), backed by strong 35.0% margins and 55.5% 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.
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc., a medical technology company, manufactures and markets medical devices for cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. The company is headquartered in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
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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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