Merck & Company Inc (MRK)vsOutset Medical Inc (OM)
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$143.93
-0.54%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $355.10B
OM
Outset Medical Inc
$3.21
-1.83%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $68.99M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Merck & Company Inc generates 56409% more annual revenue ($66.57B vs $117.80M). MRK leads profitability with a 4.8% profit margin vs -63.1%. OM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 39/100 (F).
MRK
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
OM
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-73.7%
Fair Value
$82.84
Current Price
$143.93
$61.09 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for OM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.5x book value
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
0.7% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : OM
The strongest argument for OM centers on Price/Book.
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.
Bear Case : OM
The primary concerns for OM are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MRK profiles as a value stock while OM is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
OM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — 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.
Bottom Line
OM scores higher overall (39/100 vs 36/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
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.
Visit Website →Outset Medical Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Outset Medical, Inc., a medical technology company, develops a hemodialysis system for dialysis. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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