Merck & Company Inc (MRK)vsShuttle Pharmaceuticals Inc (SHPH)
MRK
Merck & Company Inc
$143.93
-0.54%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $355.10B
SHPH
Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$3.53
0.00%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $2.07M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MRK leads profitability with a 4.8% profit margin vs 0.0%. SHPH trades at a lower P/E of 35.3x. MRK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
MRK
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
SHPH
Avoid26
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 SHPH.
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.5x book value
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MRK
The strongest argument for MRK centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : SHPH
The strongest argument for SHPH centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
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 : SHPH
The primary concerns for SHPH are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SHPH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — 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.
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Bottom Line
MRK scores higher overall (36/100 vs 26/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
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 →Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Inc
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - SPECIALTY & GENERIC · USA
Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, Shuttle Pharmaceuticals, Inc., focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of drugs to sensitize cancers to radiation therapy. The company is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.
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