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ATYR vs. NKTX, ALEC, VYGR, TARA, and CHRS

Should you buy aTyr Pharma stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares aTyr Pharma 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 aTyr Pharma include Nkarta (NKTX), Alector (ALEC), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Protara Therapeutics (TARA), and Coherus Oncology (CHRS). These companies are all part of the "pharmaceutical products" industry.

How does aTyr Pharma compare to Nkarta?

Nkarta (NASDAQ:NKTX) and aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:ATYR) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NkartaN/AN/A-$104.08M-$1.34N/A
aTyr Pharma$190K268.35-$74.12M-$0.73N/A

Nkarta has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, aTyr Pharma has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

Nkarta's return on equity of -30.90% beat aTyr Pharma's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NkartaN/A -30.90% -24.20%
aTyr Pharma N/A -100.14%-73.55%

80.5% of Nkarta shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of aTyr Pharma shares are held by institutional investors. 9.8% of Nkarta shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of aTyr Pharma shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, aTyr Pharma had 3 more articles in the media than Nkarta. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for aTyr Pharma and 4 mentions for Nkarta. Nkarta's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat aTyr Pharma's score of 0.68 indicating that Nkarta is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nkarta
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
aTyr Pharma
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Nkarta presently has a consensus target price of $10.75, indicating a potential upside of 306.43%. aTyr Pharma has a consensus target price of $17.00, indicating a potential upside of 3,169.23%. Given aTyr Pharma's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe aTyr Pharma is more favorable than Nkarta.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nkarta
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
aTyr Pharma
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Summary

Nkarta beats aTyr Pharma on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does aTyr Pharma compare to Alector?

Alector (NASDAQ:ALEC) and aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:ATYR) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Alector presently has a consensus target price of $3.63, suggesting a potential upside of 161.73%. aTyr Pharma has a consensus target price of $17.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3,169.23%. Given aTyr Pharma's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe aTyr Pharma is more favorable than Alector.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alector
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
aTyr Pharma
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alector$21.05M7.31-$142.93M-$1.19N/A
aTyr Pharma$190K268.35-$74.12M-$0.73N/A

Alector has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, aTyr Pharma has a beta of 0.52, indicating that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

85.8% of Alector shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of aTyr Pharma shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.3% of Alector shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of aTyr Pharma shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, aTyr Pharma had 3 more articles in the media than Alector. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for aTyr Pharma and 4 mentions for Alector. aTyr Pharma's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Alector's score of 0.11 indicating that aTyr Pharma is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alector
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
aTyr Pharma
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

aTyr Pharma has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Alector's net margin of -680.83%. aTyr Pharma's return on equity of -100.14% beat Alector's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alector-680.83% -295.17% -40.95%
aTyr Pharma N/A -100.14%-73.55%

Summary

aTyr Pharma beats Alector on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does aTyr Pharma compare to Voyager Therapeutics?

aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:ATYR) and Voyager Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VYGR) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

61.7% of aTyr Pharma shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.0% of Voyager Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. 5.8% of aTyr Pharma shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Voyager Therapeutics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

aTyr Pharma has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Voyager Therapeutics' net margin of -319.61%. Voyager Therapeutics' return on equity of -55.97% beat aTyr Pharma's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
aTyr PharmaN/A -100.14% -73.55%
Voyager Therapeutics -319.61%-55.97%-43.12%

aTyr Pharma presently has a consensus target price of $17.00, indicating a potential upside of 3,169.23%. Voyager Therapeutics has a consensus target price of $16.50, indicating a potential upside of 425.81%. Given aTyr Pharma's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe aTyr Pharma is more favorable than Voyager Therapeutics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
aTyr Pharma
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Voyager Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

In the previous week, aTyr Pharma had 3 more articles in the media than Voyager Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for aTyr Pharma and 4 mentions for Voyager Therapeutics. Voyager Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat aTyr Pharma's score of 0.68 indicating that Voyager Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
aTyr Pharma
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Voyager Therapeutics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

aTyr Pharma has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Voyager Therapeutics has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
aTyr Pharma$190K268.35-$74.12M-$0.73N/A
Voyager Therapeutics$40.37M4.70-$119.72M-$1.97N/A

Summary

aTyr Pharma and Voyager Therapeutics tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does aTyr Pharma compare to Protara Therapeutics?

Protara Therapeutics (NASDAQ:TARA) and aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:ATYR) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

In the previous week, aTyr Pharma had 3 more articles in the media than Protara Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for aTyr Pharma and 4 mentions for Protara Therapeutics. Protara Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat aTyr Pharma's score of 0.68 indicating that Protara Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Protara Therapeutics
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
aTyr Pharma
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Protara TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$57.44M-$1.34N/A
aTyr Pharma$190K268.35-$74.12M-$0.73N/A

Protara Therapeutics has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its share price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, aTyr Pharma has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

38.1% of Protara Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of aTyr Pharma shares are held by institutional investors. 7.6% of Protara Therapeutics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of aTyr Pharma shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Protara Therapeutics' return on equity of -38.70% beat aTyr Pharma's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Protara TherapeuticsN/A -38.70% -36.02%
aTyr Pharma N/A -100.14%-73.55%

Protara Therapeutics currently has a consensus target price of $26.25, suggesting a potential upside of 544.17%. aTyr Pharma has a consensus target price of $17.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3,169.23%. Given aTyr Pharma's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe aTyr Pharma is more favorable than Protara Therapeutics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Protara Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
aTyr Pharma
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Summary

Protara Therapeutics beats aTyr Pharma on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does aTyr Pharma compare to Coherus Oncology?

Coherus Oncology (NASDAQ:CHRS) and aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:ATYR) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and risk.

Coherus Oncology presently has a consensus price target of $8.67, indicating a potential upside of 491.58%. aTyr Pharma has a consensus price target of $17.00, indicating a potential upside of 3,169.23%. Given aTyr Pharma's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe aTyr Pharma is more favorable than Coherus Oncology.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Coherus Oncology
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
aTyr Pharma
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Coherus Oncology$42.17M5.36$168.02M$1.670.88
aTyr Pharma$190K268.35-$74.12M-$0.73N/A

Coherus Oncology has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, aTyr Pharma has a beta of 0.52, indicating that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, aTyr Pharma had 6 more articles in the media than Coherus Oncology. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for aTyr Pharma and 1 mentions for Coherus Oncology. Coherus Oncology's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat aTyr Pharma's score of 0.68 indicating that Coherus Oncology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Coherus Oncology Positive
aTyr Pharma Positive

Coherus Oncology has a net margin of 397.30% compared to aTyr Pharma's net margin of 0.00%. aTyr Pharma's return on equity of -100.14% beat Coherus Oncology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Coherus Oncology397.30% -198.90% -46.65%
aTyr Pharma N/A -100.14%-73.55%

72.8% of Coherus Oncology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of aTyr Pharma shares are held by institutional investors. 8.1% of Coherus Oncology shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of aTyr Pharma shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Coherus Oncology beats aTyr Pharma on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ATYR vs. The Competition

MetricaTyr PharmaMED IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$49.43M$3.68B$6.86B$12.44B
Dividend YieldN/A2.19%2.68%8.42%
P/E Ratio-0.6720.9826.9524.38
Price / Sales268.35311.10520.2791.92
Price / CashN/A143.6648.5959.36
Price / Book0.758.5410.816.33
Net Income-$74.12M$23.83M$3.59B$331.02M
7 Day Performance-18.83%-2.77%-1.54%-0.33%
1 Month Performance17.75%5.85%2.74%-1.29%
1 Year Performance-90.73%52.15%28.53%21.30%

aTyr Pharma Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ATYR
aTyr Pharma
3.4943 of 5 stars
$0.52
+3.2%
$17.00
+3,169.2%
-91.2%$49.43M$190KN/A53
NKTX
Nkarta
4.0953 of 5 stars
$3.30
+2.5%
$10.75
+225.8%
+40.2%$230.38MN/AN/A140
ALEC
Alector
2.2427 of 5 stars
$1.94
-5.8%
$3.63
+86.9%
-16.8%$228.71M$21.05MN/A270
VYGR
Voyager Therapeutics
3.149 of 5 stars
$3.62
-4.2%
$16.50
+355.8%
-7.9%$228.39M$40.37MN/A100
TARA
Protara Therapeutics
3.1029 of 5 stars
$4.08
+0.5%
$26.25
+543.4%
+29.4%$228.19MN/AN/A30

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