Merit Medical Systems Inc (MMSI)vsMerck & Company Inc (MRK)
MMSI
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$84.16
-0.18%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $5.58B
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$144.70
-2.49%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $368.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 4168% more annual revenue ($67.38B vs $1.58B). MMSI leads profitability with a 9.2% profit margin vs 3.6%. MMSI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. MMSI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
MMSI
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
MRK
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-44.8%
Fair Value
$56.16
Current Price
$84.16
$28.00 premium
Margin of Safety
-76.6%
Fair Value
$84.66
Current Price
$144.70
$60.04 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.4% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 41.2%
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.5x book value
4.7% revenue growth
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.6% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MMSI
The strongest argument for MMSI centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : MMSI
The primary concerns for MMSI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : MRK
The primary concerns for MRK are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 151.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MMSI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.51 — expect wider price swings.
MMSI is growing revenue faster at 9.5% — sustainability is the question.
MRK generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MMSI scores higher overall (54/100 vs 44/100). 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.
Merit Medical Systems Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES · USA
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. manufactures and markets disposable medical devices for interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures in cardiology, radiology, oncology, intensive care, and endoscopy. The company is headquartered in South Jordan, Utah.
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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