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Chimerix (CMRX) Competitors

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CMRX vs. DNLI, ALMS, RCUS, BEAM, and GMTX

Should you be buying Chimerix stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Chimerix include Denali Therapeutics (DNLI), Alumis (ALMS), Arcus Biosciences (RCUS), Beam Therapeutics (BEAM), and Gemini Therapeutics (GMTX). These companies are all part of the "pharmaceutical products" industry.

How does Chimerix compare to Denali Therapeutics?

Chimerix (NASDAQ:CMRX) and Denali Therapeutics (NASDAQ:DNLI) are both medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

45.4% of Chimerix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of Denali Therapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of Chimerix shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.5% of Denali Therapeutics shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Denali Therapeutics has a consensus target price of $35.00, indicating a potential upside of 83.82%. Given Denali Therapeutics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Denali Therapeutics is more favorable than Chimerix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Chimerix
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Denali Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

Denali Therapeutics' return on equity of -50.13% beat Chimerix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ChimerixN/A -50.78% -44.94%
Denali Therapeutics N/A -50.13%-44.20%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Chimerix$212K3,778.71-$82.10M-$0.99N/A
Denali Therapeutics$330.53M9.14-$512.54M-$2.97N/A

Chimerix has a beta of -0.17, suggesting that its share price is 117% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Denali Therapeutics has a beta of 0.99, suggesting that its share price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Denali Therapeutics had 9 more articles in the media than Chimerix. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Denali Therapeutics and 0 mentions for Chimerix. Denali Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Chimerix's score of 0.00 indicating that Denali Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Chimerix Neutral
Denali Therapeutics Positive

Summary

Denali Therapeutics beats Chimerix on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Chimerix compare to Alumis?

Chimerix (NASDAQ:CMRX) and Alumis (NASDAQ:ALMS) are both medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Chimerix$212K3,778.71-$82.10M-$0.99N/A
Alumis$24.05M136.91-$243.32M-$3.06N/A

Alumis has a consensus target price of $38.60, indicating a potential upside of 49.12%. Given Alumis' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Alumis is more favorable than Chimerix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Chimerix
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Alumis
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92

Chimerix has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Alumis' net margin of -1,011.75%. Chimerix's return on equity of -50.78% beat Alumis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ChimerixN/A -50.78% -44.94%
Alumis -1,011.75%-116.97%-88.43%

Chimerix has a beta of -0.17, meaning that its stock price is 117% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Alumis has a beta of -0.31, meaning that its stock price is 131% less volatile than the S&P 500.

45.4% of Chimerix shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of Chimerix shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 40.7% of Alumis shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Alumis had 1 more articles in the media than Chimerix. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Alumis and 0 mentions for Chimerix. Chimerix's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Alumis'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Chimerix Neutral
Alumis Neutral

Summary

Chimerix and Alumis tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Chimerix compare to Arcus Biosciences?

Arcus Biosciences (NYSE:RCUS) and Chimerix (NASDAQ:CMRX) are both medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

92.9% of Arcus Biosciences shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.4% of Chimerix shares are held by institutional investors. 9.6% of Arcus Biosciences shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.1% of Chimerix shares are held by 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Arcus Biosciences$247M12.56-$353M-$3.30N/A
Chimerix$212K3,778.71-$82.10M-$0.99N/A

Arcus Biosciences has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chimerix has a beta of -0.17, meaning that its stock price is 117% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Chimerix has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Arcus Biosciences' net margin of -142.91%. Chimerix's return on equity of -50.78% beat Arcus Biosciences' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Arcus Biosciences-142.91% -65.77% -32.51%
Chimerix N/A -50.78%-44.94%

Arcus Biosciences presently has a consensus target price of $32.44, suggesting a potential upside of 31.37%. Given Arcus Biosciences' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Arcus Biosciences is more favorable than Chimerix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Arcus Biosciences
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
Chimerix
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Arcus Biosciences had 10 more articles in the media than Chimerix. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Arcus Biosciences and 0 mentions for Chimerix. Chimerix's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Arcus Biosciences' score of -0.06 indicating that Chimerix is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Arcus Biosciences Neutral
Chimerix Neutral

Summary

Arcus Biosciences beats Chimerix on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Chimerix compare to Beam Therapeutics?

Chimerix (NASDAQ:CMRX) and Beam Therapeutics (NASDAQ:BEAM) are both medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

Beam Therapeutics has a consensus target price of $49.36, suggesting a potential upside of 69.26%. Given Beam Therapeutics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Beam Therapeutics is more favorable than Chimerix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Chimerix
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Beam Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Chimerix has a beta of -0.17, meaning that its share price is 117% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Beam Therapeutics has a beta of 2.26, meaning that its share price is 126% more volatile than the S&P 500.

45.4% of Chimerix shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.7% of Beam Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. 13.1% of Chimerix shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of Beam Therapeutics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Chimerix$212K3,778.71-$82.10M-$0.99N/A
Beam Therapeutics$139.74M21.44-$79.99M-$1.01N/A

Chimerix has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Beam Therapeutics' net margin of -57.24%. Beam Therapeutics' return on equity of -30.65% beat Chimerix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ChimerixN/A -50.78% -44.94%
Beam Therapeutics -57.24%-30.65%-23.73%

In the previous week, Beam Therapeutics had 5 more articles in the media than Chimerix. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Beam Therapeutics and 0 mentions for Chimerix. Beam Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Chimerix's score of 0.00 indicating that Beam Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Chimerix Neutral
Beam Therapeutics Positive

Summary

Beam Therapeutics beats Chimerix on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Chimerix compare to Gemini Therapeutics?

Chimerix (NASDAQ:CMRX) and Gemini Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GMTX) are both medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Chimerix$212K3,778.71-$82.10M-$0.99N/A
Gemini TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$71.87M-$1.00N/A

45.4% of Chimerix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.4% of Gemini Therapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of Chimerix shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.9% of Gemini Therapeutics shares are owned by 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.

In the previous week, Gemini Therapeutics had 1 more articles in the media than Chimerix. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Gemini Therapeutics and 0 mentions for Chimerix. Chimerix's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Gemini Therapeutics'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Chimerix Neutral
Gemini Therapeutics Neutral

Chimerix has a beta of -0.17, meaning that its share price is 117% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Gemini Therapeutics has a beta of -0.12, meaning that its share price is 112% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Gemini Therapeutics' return on equity of -38.78% beat Chimerix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ChimerixN/A -50.78% -44.94%
Gemini Therapeutics N/A -38.78%-35.88%

Summary

Gemini Therapeutics beats Chimerix on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CMRX vs. The Competition

MetricChimerixPharmaceutical IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$801.09M$883.41M$6.25B$11.76B
Dividend YieldN/A4.84%2.74%5.26%
P/E Ratio-9.091.7129.0227.07
Price / Sales3,778.71119.23497.4373.40
Price / CashN/A20.0743.3053.90
Price / Book3.947.609.656.69
Net Income-$82.10M-$4.80M$3.55B$332.64M

Chimerix Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CMRX
Chimerix
N/A$8.54
flat
N/AN/A$801.09M$212KN/A90
DNLI
Denali Therapeutics
3.0519 of 5 stars
$20.06
+0.6%
$35.00
+74.5%
+18.3%$3.16B$330.53MN/A430
ALMS
Alumis
2.0145 of 5 stars
$24.02
-2.9%
$38.60
+60.7%
+493.9%$3.15B$24.05MN/AN/A
RCUS
Arcus Biosciences
2.1885 of 5 stars
$24.73
-0.9%
$32.44
+31.2%
+192.2%$3.13B$247MN/A500
BEAM
Beam Therapeutics
2.9209 of 5 stars
$30.56
+4.8%
$49.36
+61.5%
+45.8%$3.00B$139.74MN/A510

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This page (NASDAQ:CMRX) was last updated on 5/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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