Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)vsTerns Pharmaceuticals Inc (TERN)
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,155.27
-4.52%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.02T
TERN
Terns Pharmaceuticals Inc
$52.95
0.00%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $6.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eli Lilly and Company generates 7224800% more annual revenue ($72.25B vs $1.00M). LLY leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs 0.0%. LLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
LLY
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
TERN
Avoid25
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 33.1x book value
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : TERN
The strongest argument for TERN centers on Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : LLY
The primary concerns for LLY are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 41.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TERN
The primary concerns for TERN are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LLY profiles as a growth stock while TERN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LLY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.51 — 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 (76/100 vs 25/100), 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.
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.
Visit Website →Terns Pharmaceuticals Inc
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops small-molecule single-agent and combination therapy candidates for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and other chronic liver diseases. The company is headquartered in Foster City, California.
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