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ASRT vs. DNA, ALT, VALN, TECX, and EIKN

Should you buy Assertio stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Assertio with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Assertio include Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA), Altimmune (ALT), Valneva (VALN), Tectonic Therapeutic (TECX), and Eikon Therapeutics (EIKN). These companies are all part of the "pharmaceutical products" industry.

How does Assertio compare to Ginkgo Bioworks?

Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE:DNA) and Assertio (NASDAQ:ASRT) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

78.6% of Ginkgo Bioworks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.0% of Assertio shares are held by institutional investors. 12.7% of Ginkgo Bioworks shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Assertio shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ginkgo Bioworks presently has a consensus target price of $8.50, suggesting a potential downside of 6.03%. Assertio has a consensus target price of $22.65, suggesting a potential downside of 3.41%. Given Assertio's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Assertio is more favorable than Ginkgo Bioworks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ginkgo Bioworks
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Assertio
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80

In the previous week, Ginkgo Bioworks and Ginkgo Bioworks both had 1 articles in the media. Ginkgo Bioworks' average media sentiment score of 1.65 beat Assertio's score of 0.94 indicating that Ginkgo Bioworks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ginkgo Bioworks
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Assertio
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Assertio has a net margin of -34.94% compared to Ginkgo Bioworks' net margin of -215.41%. Assertio's return on equity of -38.72% beat Ginkgo Bioworks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ginkgo Bioworks-215.41% -56.08% -26.06%
Assertio -34.94%-38.72%-13.32%

Assertio has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Ginkgo Bioworks. Assertio is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ginkgo Bioworks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ginkgo Bioworks$170.15M3.47-$312.76M-$5.36N/A
Assertio$118.71M1.28-$30.38M-$5.69N/A

Ginkgo Bioworks has a beta of 1.79, meaning that its share price is 79% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Assertio has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Ginkgo Bioworks beats Assertio on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Assertio compare to Altimmune?

Assertio (NASDAQ:ASRT) and Altimmune (NASDAQ:ALT) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends and valuation.

Assertio has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Altimmune has a beta of 0.21, suggesting that its stock price is 79% less volatile than the broader market.

Assertio presently has a consensus target price of $22.65, suggesting a potential downside of 3.41%. Altimmune has a consensus target price of $16.67, suggesting a potential upside of 470.78%. Given Altimmune's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Altimmune is more favorable than Assertio.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Assertio
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80
Altimmune
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

49.0% of Assertio shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.1% of Altimmune shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of Assertio shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Altimmune shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Assertio and Assertio both had 1 articles in the media. Altimmune's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Assertio's score of 0.94 indicating that Altimmune is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Assertio
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Altimmune
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Assertio has higher revenue and earnings than Altimmune. Assertio is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Altimmune, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Assertio$118.71M1.28-$30.38M-$5.69N/A
Altimmune$40K14,196.31-$88.09M-$0.93N/A

Assertio has a net margin of -34.94% compared to Altimmune's net margin of -214,860.98%. Assertio's return on equity of -38.72% beat Altimmune's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Assertio-34.94% -38.72% -13.32%
Altimmune -214,860.98%-42.57%-35.57%

Summary

Altimmune beats Assertio on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Assertio compare to Valneva?

Assertio (NASDAQ:ASRT) and Valneva (NASDAQ:VALN) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and earnings.

Assertio has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Valneva. Assertio is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Valneva, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Assertio$118.71M1.28-$30.38M-$5.69N/A
Valneva$197.56M2.72-$130.33M-$1.87N/A

Assertio presently has a consensus price target of $22.65, suggesting a potential downside of 3.41%. Valneva has a consensus price target of $11.98, suggesting a potential upside of 111.20%. Given Valneva's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Valneva is more favorable than Assertio.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Assertio
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80
Valneva
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

In the previous week, Valneva had 3 more articles in the media than Assertio. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Valneva and 1 mentions for Assertio. Assertio's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Valneva's score of 0.35 indicating that Assertio is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Assertio
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Valneva
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Assertio has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valneva has a beta of 1.75, suggesting that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market.

Assertio has a net margin of -34.94% compared to Valneva's net margin of -88.87%. Assertio's return on equity of -38.72% beat Valneva's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Assertio-34.94% -38.72% -13.32%
Valneva -88.87%-107.63%-33.02%

49.0% of Assertio shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.4% of Valneva shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of Assertio shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.9% of Valneva shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Valneva beats Assertio on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Assertio compare to Tectonic Therapeutic?

Assertio (NASDAQ:ASRT) and Tectonic Therapeutic (NASDAQ:TECX) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and profitability.

Tectonic Therapeutic has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Assertio's net margin of -34.94%. Tectonic Therapeutic's return on equity of -32.33% beat Assertio's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Assertio-34.94% -38.72% -13.32%
Tectonic Therapeutic N/A -32.33%-30.92%

49.0% of Assertio shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.6% of Tectonic Therapeutic shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of Assertio shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 39.8% of Tectonic Therapeutic shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Assertio has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tectonic Therapeutic has a beta of 3.19, suggesting that its share price is 219% more volatile than the broader market.

Assertio has higher revenue and earnings than Tectonic Therapeutic. Tectonic Therapeutic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Assertio, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Assertio$118.71M1.28-$30.38M-$5.69N/A
Tectonic TherapeuticN/AN/A-$74.15M-$4.46N/A

In the previous week, Assertio and Assertio both had 1 articles in the media. Assertio's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Tectonic Therapeutic's score of 0.93 indicating that Assertio is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Assertio
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tectonic Therapeutic
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Assertio currently has a consensus target price of $22.65, suggesting a potential downside of 3.41%. Tectonic Therapeutic has a consensus target price of $80.67, suggesting a potential upside of 176.92%. Given Tectonic Therapeutic's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Tectonic Therapeutic is more favorable than Assertio.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Assertio
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80
Tectonic Therapeutic
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Tectonic Therapeutic beats Assertio on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Assertio compare to Eikon Therapeutics?

Eikon Therapeutics (NASDAQ:EIKN) and Assertio (NASDAQ:ASRT) are both small-cap pharmaceutical products companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and earnings.

In the previous week, Eikon Therapeutics had 4 more articles in the media than Assertio. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Eikon Therapeutics and 1 mentions for Assertio. Assertio's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Eikon Therapeutics' score of 0.69 indicating that Assertio is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Eikon Therapeutics
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Assertio
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Eikon Therapeutics presently has a consensus target price of $25.20, indicating a potential upside of 157.67%. Assertio has a consensus target price of $22.65, indicating a potential downside of 3.41%. Given Eikon Therapeutics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Eikon Therapeutics is more favorable than Assertio.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Eikon Therapeutics
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Assertio
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80

Eikon Therapeutics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Assertio's net margin of -34.94%. Eikon Therapeutics' return on equity of 0.00% beat Assertio's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Eikon TherapeuticsN/A N/A N/A
Assertio -34.94%-38.72%-13.32%

Eikon Therapeutics has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Assertio.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Eikon TherapeuticsN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Assertio$118.71M1.28-$30.38M-$5.69N/A

49.0% of Assertio shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of Assertio shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Eikon Therapeutics beats Assertio on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ASRT vs. The Competition

MetricAssertioMED IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$151.49M$2.97B$6.44B$12.46B
Dividend YieldN/A1.68%2.69%5.22%
P/E Ratio-4.1218.1223.8724.36
Price / Sales1.28303.59521.52117.06
Price / Cash1,434.2355.7241.2757.13
Price / Book1.603.959.996.73
Net Income-$30.38M$75.85M$3.56B$337.03M
7 Day Performance0.04%-1.13%-0.90%0.08%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A-1.78%
1 Year Performance134.52%23.03%28.77%33.98%

Assertio Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ASRT
Assertio
2.8967 of 5 stars
$23.45
-0.1%
$22.65
-3.4%
+133.5%$151.49M$118.71MN/A20
DNA
Ginkgo Bioworks
1.4378 of 5 stars
$8.88
-5.3%
$8.50
-4.2%
+16.6%$597.06M$151.40MN/A640
ALT
Altimmune
3.0695 of 5 stars
$2.95
-3.4%
$16.67
+465.9%
-47.1%$593.15M$36KN/A50
VALN
Valneva
2.1385 of 5 stars
$5.66
-9.5%
$11.98
+111.6%
-10.0%$593.03M$197.56MN/A700
TECX
Tectonic Therapeutic
2.454 of 5 stars
$27.96
-10.3%
$80.67
+188.6%
+22.1%$588.06MN/AN/A120

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