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BMRN vs. ALNY, BIIB, UTHR, INCY, and NBIX

Should you buy BioMarin Pharmaceutical stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares BioMarin Pharmaceutical 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 BioMarin Pharmaceutical include Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY), Biogen (BIIB), United Therapeutics (UTHR), Incyte (INCY), and Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX). These companies are all part of the "biotechnology" industry.

How does BioMarin Pharmaceutical compare to Alnylam Pharmaceuticals?

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ALNY) and BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:BMRN) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 0.29, suggesting that its share price is 71% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BioMarin Pharmaceutical has a beta of 0.25, suggesting that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 11.72% compared to BioMarin Pharmaceutical's net margin of 8.29%. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of 85.76% beat BioMarin Pharmaceutical's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals11.72% 85.76% 10.32%
BioMarin Pharmaceutical 8.29%6.50%5.07%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals$3.71B10.47$313.75M$3.6679.57
BioMarin Pharmaceutical$3.22B3.37$348.90M$1.3741.00

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals currently has a consensus price target of $463.13, indicating a potential upside of 59.03%. BioMarin Pharmaceutical has a consensus price target of $88.67, indicating a potential upside of 57.85%. Given Alnylam Pharmaceuticals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is more favorable than BioMarin Pharmaceutical.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

93.0% of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.7% of BioMarin Pharmaceutical shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of BioMarin Pharmaceutical shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals had 24 more articles in the media than BioMarin Pharmaceutical. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and 6 mentions for BioMarin Pharmaceutical. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat BioMarin Pharmaceutical's score of 0.64 indicating that Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
22 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals beats BioMarin Pharmaceutical on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BioMarin Pharmaceutical compare to Biogen?

Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB) and BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:BMRN) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Biogen presently has a consensus target price of $217.26, indicating a potential upside of 11.85%. BioMarin Pharmaceutical has a consensus target price of $88.67, indicating a potential upside of 57.85%. Given BioMarin Pharmaceutical's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe BioMarin Pharmaceutical is more favorable than Biogen.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Biogen
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

Biogen has a net margin of 13.81% compared to BioMarin Pharmaceutical's net margin of 8.29%. Biogen's return on equity of 12.83% beat BioMarin Pharmaceutical's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Biogen13.81% 12.83% 8.01%
BioMarin Pharmaceutical 8.29%6.50%5.07%

87.9% of Biogen shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.7% of BioMarin Pharmaceutical shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Biogen shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of BioMarin Pharmaceutical shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Biogen$9.89B2.90$1.29B$9.3220.84
BioMarin Pharmaceutical$3.22B3.37$348.90M$1.3741.00

In the previous week, Biogen had 31 more articles in the media than BioMarin Pharmaceutical. MarketBeat recorded 37 mentions for Biogen and 6 mentions for BioMarin Pharmaceutical. Biogen's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat BioMarin Pharmaceutical's score of 0.64 indicating that Biogen is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Biogen
18 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Biogen has a beta of 0.2, meaning that its stock price is 80% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BioMarin Pharmaceutical has a beta of 0.25, meaning that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Biogen and BioMarin Pharmaceutical tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BioMarin Pharmaceutical compare to United Therapeutics?

United Therapeutics (NASDAQ:UTHR) and BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:BMRN) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, dividends and analyst recommendations.

94.1% of United Therapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.7% of BioMarin Pharmaceutical shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.6% of United Therapeutics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of BioMarin Pharmaceutical shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
United Therapeutics$3.17B7.29$1.33B$27.0920.08
BioMarin Pharmaceutical$3.22B3.37$348.90M$1.3741.00

United Therapeutics has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BioMarin Pharmaceutical has a beta of 0.25, meaning that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market.

United Therapeutics has a net margin of 40.62% compared to BioMarin Pharmaceutical's net margin of 8.29%. United Therapeutics' return on equity of 19.24% beat BioMarin Pharmaceutical's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
United Therapeutics40.62% 19.24% 17.25%
BioMarin Pharmaceutical 8.29%6.50%5.07%

United Therapeutics currently has a consensus target price of $619.42, suggesting a potential upside of 13.84%. BioMarin Pharmaceutical has a consensus target price of $88.67, suggesting a potential upside of 57.85%. Given BioMarin Pharmaceutical's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe BioMarin Pharmaceutical is more favorable than United Therapeutics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
United Therapeutics
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

In the previous week, United Therapeutics had 19 more articles in the media than BioMarin Pharmaceutical. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for United Therapeutics and 6 mentions for BioMarin Pharmaceutical. United Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat BioMarin Pharmaceutical's score of 0.64 indicating that United Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
United Therapeutics
16 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

United Therapeutics beats BioMarin Pharmaceutical on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BioMarin Pharmaceutical compare to Incyte?

BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:BMRN) and Incyte (NASDAQ:INCY) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

BioMarin Pharmaceutical has a beta of 0.25, meaning that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Incyte has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Incyte had 29 more articles in the media than BioMarin Pharmaceutical. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Incyte and 6 mentions for BioMarin Pharmaceutical. Incyte's average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat BioMarin Pharmaceutical's score of 0.64 indicating that Incyte is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Incyte
18 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BioMarin Pharmaceutical$3.22B3.37$348.90M$1.3741.00
Incyte$5.14B4.10$1.29B$7.0814.89

BioMarin Pharmaceutical currently has a consensus target price of $88.67, indicating a potential upside of 57.85%. Incyte has a consensus target price of $105.10, indicating a potential downside of 0.28%. Given BioMarin Pharmaceutical's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe BioMarin Pharmaceutical is more favorable than Incyte.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Incyte
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.32

98.7% of BioMarin Pharmaceutical shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.0% of Incyte shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of BioMarin Pharmaceutical shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.2% of Incyte shares are owned 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.

Incyte has a net margin of 26.71% compared to BioMarin Pharmaceutical's net margin of 8.29%. Incyte's return on equity of 26.66% beat BioMarin Pharmaceutical's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BioMarin Pharmaceutical8.29% 6.50% 5.07%
Incyte 26.71%26.66%19.77%

Summary

Incyte beats BioMarin Pharmaceutical on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does BioMarin Pharmaceutical compare to Neurocrine Biosciences?

Neurocrine Biosciences (NASDAQ:NBIX) and BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:BMRN) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

Neurocrine Biosciences has a beta of 0.4, indicating that its share price is 60% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BioMarin Pharmaceutical has a beta of 0.25, indicating that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Neurocrine Biosciences had 8 more articles in the media than BioMarin Pharmaceutical. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Neurocrine Biosciences and 6 mentions for BioMarin Pharmaceutical. BioMarin Pharmaceutical's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Neurocrine Biosciences' score of 0.53 indicating that BioMarin Pharmaceutical is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Neurocrine Biosciences
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Neurocrine Biosciences presently has a consensus price target of $187.52, indicating a potential upside of 16.58%. BioMarin Pharmaceutical has a consensus price target of $88.67, indicating a potential upside of 57.85%. Given BioMarin Pharmaceutical's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe BioMarin Pharmaceutical is more favorable than Neurocrine Biosciences.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Neurocrine Biosciences
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

92.6% of Neurocrine Biosciences shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.7% of BioMarin Pharmaceutical shares are held by institutional investors. 4.6% of Neurocrine Biosciences shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of BioMarin Pharmaceutical shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Neurocrine Biosciences has a net margin of 21.55% compared to BioMarin Pharmaceutical's net margin of 8.29%. Neurocrine Biosciences' return on equity of 19.79% beat BioMarin Pharmaceutical's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Neurocrine Biosciences21.55% 19.79% 13.82%
BioMarin Pharmaceutical 8.29%6.50%5.07%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Neurocrine Biosciences$2.86B5.65$478.60M$6.4924.79
BioMarin Pharmaceutical$3.22B3.37$348.90M$1.3741.00

Summary

Neurocrine Biosciences beats BioMarin Pharmaceutical on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BMRN vs. The Competition

MetricBioMarin PharmaceuticalMED IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$11.19B$3.34B$6.50B$11.95B
Dividend YieldN/A2.31%2.67%5.61%
P/E Ratio41.0018.8324.6523.63
Price / Sales3.37290.77498.98103.49
Price / Cash20.30120.2043.0554.72
Price / Book1.778.0010.436.70
Net Income$348.90M$23.89M$3.56B$337.26M
7 Day Performance2.76%-3.49%-1.39%-1.41%
1 Month Performance3.90%1.03%0.86%1.15%
1 Year Performance-2.28%34.39%19.42%22.61%

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BMRN
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
4.6483 of 5 stars
$56.17
-3.0%
$88.67
+57.9%
+1.8%$11.19B$3.22B41.003,221
ALNY
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
4.5834 of 5 stars
$305.22
+0.5%
$463.13
+51.7%
-2.1%$40.73B$3.71B83.352,770
BIIB
Biogen
3.7168 of 5 stars
$199.57
+1.6%
$215.81
+8.1%
+48.4%$29.46B$9.89B21.417,500
UTHR
United Therapeutics
4.3002 of 5 stars
$549.69
+0.4%
$619.42
+12.7%
+68.4%$23.33B$3.17B20.291,400
INCY
Incyte
3.4168 of 5 stars
$104.55
+3.3%
$104.00
-0.5%
+47.7%$20.87B$5.36B14.752,844

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