Mednax Inc (MD)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
MD
Mednax Inc
$26.35
+2.25%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $2.20B
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$150.91
+0.94%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $355.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 3313% more annual revenue ($66.57B vs $1.95B). MD leads profitability with a 9.0% profit margin vs 4.8%. MD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.24. MD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
MD
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
MRK
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$61.35
Current Price
$26.35
$35.00 discount
Margin of Safety
-77.2%
Fair Value
$83.04
Current Price
$150.91
$67.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.0% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 8.9x book value
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MD
The strongest argument for MD centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : MD
The primary concerns for MD are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MRK
The primary concerns for MRK are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 116.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
MRK is growing revenue faster at 5.1% — sustainability is the question.
MRK generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MD scores higher overall (63/100 vs 36/100). 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.
Mednax Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
MEDNAX, Inc., provides neonatal, maternal-fetal, pediatric cardiology, and other pediatric subspecialties in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company is headquartered in Sunrise, Florida.
Visit Website →Merck & Company Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Merck & Co. is an American multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey. It is named after the Merck family, which set up Merck Group in Germany in 1668.
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