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GILD vs. AMGN, LGND, MRNA, REGN, and VIR

Should you buy Gilead Sciences stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Gilead Sciences 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 Gilead Sciences include Amgen (AMGN), Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND), Moderna (MRNA), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN), and Vir Biotechnology (VIR). These companies are all part of the "med - biomed/gene" industry.

How does Gilead Sciences compare to Amgen?

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) and Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation and earnings.

76.5% of Amgen shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.7% of Gilead Sciences shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Amgen shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Gilead Sciences shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Gilead Sciences had 29 more articles in the media than Amgen. MarketBeat recorded 66 mentions for Gilead Sciences and 37 mentions for Amgen. Amgen's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Gilead Sciences' score of 0.98 indicating that Amgen is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Amgen
32 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Gilead Sciences
38 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Amgen$36.75B4.93$7.71B$14.3723.38
Gilead Sciences$29.44B5.64$8.51B$7.3418.22

Amgen has a beta of 0.44, suggesting that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gilead Sciences has a beta of 0.31, suggesting that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

Amgen pays an annual dividend of $10.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Gilead Sciences pays an annual dividend of $3.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Amgen pays out 70.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Gilead Sciences pays out 44.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Amgen has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Gilead Sciences has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Amgen is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Gilead Sciences has a net margin of 30.99% compared to Amgen's net margin of 20.96%. Amgen's return on equity of 137.41% beat Gilead Sciences' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Amgen20.96% 137.41% 13.28%
Gilead Sciences 30.99%48.19%18.28%

Amgen currently has a consensus target price of $355.19, suggesting a potential upside of 5.73%. Gilead Sciences has a consensus target price of $156.93, suggesting a potential upside of 17.35%. Given Gilead Sciences' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Gilead Sciences is more favorable than Amgen.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Amgen
2 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.48
Gilead Sciences
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Summary

Amgen and Gilead Sciences tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gilead Sciences compare to Ligand Pharmaceuticals?

Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) and Ligand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LGND) are both medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

Gilead Sciences presently has a consensus target price of $156.93, suggesting a potential upside of 17.35%. Ligand Pharmaceuticals has a consensus target price of $257.71, suggesting a potential upside of 9.51%. Given Gilead Sciences' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Gilead Sciences is more favorable than Ligand Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gilead Sciences
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

In the previous week, Gilead Sciences had 60 more articles in the media than Ligand Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 66 mentions for Gilead Sciences and 6 mentions for Ligand Pharmaceuticals. Ligand Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat Gilead Sciences' score of 0.98 indicating that Ligand Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gilead Sciences
38 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

83.7% of Gilead Sciences shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.3% of Ligand Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Gilead Sciences shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.0% of Ligand Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gilead Sciences$29.44B5.64$8.51B$7.3418.22
Ligand Pharmaceuticals$268.09M17.59$124.45M$7.3731.93

Ligand Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 55.95% compared to Gilead Sciences' net margin of 30.99%. Gilead Sciences' return on equity of 48.19% beat Ligand Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gilead Sciences30.99% 48.19% 18.28%
Ligand Pharmaceuticals 55.95%16.19%11.13%

Gilead Sciences has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ligand Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Ligand Pharmaceuticals beats Gilead Sciences on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gilead Sciences compare to Moderna?

Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) and Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

Gilead Sciences has a net margin of 30.99% compared to Moderna's net margin of -143.55%. Gilead Sciences' return on equity of 48.19% beat Moderna's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gilead Sciences30.99% 48.19% 18.28%
Moderna -143.55%-26.64%-19.32%

Gilead Sciences currently has a consensus price target of $156.93, suggesting a potential upside of 17.35%. Moderna has a consensus price target of $35.73, suggesting a potential downside of 24.02%. Given Gilead Sciences' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Gilead Sciences is more favorable than Moderna.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gilead Sciences
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
Moderna
5 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.84

Gilead Sciences has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Moderna has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Gilead Sciences had 53 more articles in the media than Moderna. MarketBeat recorded 66 mentions for Gilead Sciences and 13 mentions for Moderna. Gilead Sciences' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Moderna's score of -0.11 indicating that Gilead Sciences is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gilead Sciences
38 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Moderna
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gilead Sciences$29.44B5.64$8.51B$7.3418.22
Moderna$1.94B9.60-$2.82B-$8.15N/A

83.7% of Gilead Sciences shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.3% of Moderna shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Gilead Sciences shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.8% of Moderna shares are owned 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.

Summary

Gilead Sciences beats Moderna on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gilead Sciences compare to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals?

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN) and Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and earnings.

In the previous week, Gilead Sciences had 33 more articles in the media than Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 66 mentions for Gilead Sciences and 33 mentions for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Gilead Sciences' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' score of 0.58 indicating that Gilead Sciences is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
16 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Gilead Sciences
38 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Gilead Sciences has a net margin of 30.99% compared to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' net margin of 29.65%. Gilead Sciences' return on equity of 48.19% beat Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals29.65% 13.16% 10.17%
Gilead Sciences 30.99%48.19%18.28%

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals currently has a consensus target price of $792.65, indicating a potential upside of 24.90%. Gilead Sciences has a consensus target price of $156.93, indicating a potential upside of 17.35%. Given Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is more favorable than Gilead Sciences.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Gilead Sciences
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals pays an annual dividend of $3.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Gilead Sciences pays an annual dividend of $3.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals pays out 9.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Gilead Sciences pays out 44.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Gilead Sciences has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Gilead Sciences is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals$14.34B4.68$4.50B$41.0415.46
Gilead Sciences$29.44B5.64$8.51B$7.3418.22

83.3% of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.7% of Gilead Sciences shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.0% of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Gilead Sciences shares are owned by 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.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 0.3, indicating that its stock price is 70% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gilead Sciences has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its stock price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Gilead Sciences beats Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gilead Sciences compare to Vir Biotechnology?

Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) and Vir Biotechnology (NASDAQ:VIR) are both medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Gilead Sciences has a beta of 0.31, suggesting that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vir Biotechnology has a beta of 1.7, suggesting that its share price is 70% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Gilead Sciences had 65 more articles in the media than Vir Biotechnology. MarketBeat recorded 66 mentions for Gilead Sciences and 1 mentions for Vir Biotechnology. Gilead Sciences' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Vir Biotechnology's score of 0.00 indicating that Gilead Sciences is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gilead Sciences
38 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Vir Biotechnology
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Gilead Sciences presently has a consensus price target of $156.93, indicating a potential upside of 17.35%. Vir Biotechnology has a consensus price target of $20.25, indicating a potential upside of 115.88%. Given Vir Biotechnology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Vir Biotechnology is more favorable than Gilead Sciences.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gilead Sciences
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
Vir Biotechnology
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

83.7% of Gilead Sciences shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.3% of Vir Biotechnology shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Gilead Sciences shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Vir Biotechnology shares are owned 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.

Gilead Sciences has a net margin of 30.99% compared to Vir Biotechnology's net margin of -638.88%. Gilead Sciences' return on equity of 48.19% beat Vir Biotechnology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gilead Sciences30.99% 48.19% 18.28%
Vir Biotechnology -638.88%-53.31%-41.76%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gilead Sciences$29.44B5.64$8.51B$7.3418.22
Vir Biotechnology$68.56M23.07-$437.99M-$3.13N/A

Summary

Gilead Sciences beats Vir Biotechnology on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GILD vs. The Competition

MetricGilead SciencesMED IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$166.82B$3.39B$6.46B$12.34B
Dividend Yield2.44%2.26%2.75%5.28%
P/E Ratio18.2218.6721.0725.81
Price / Sales5.64339.05555.4388.28
Price / Cash12.83125.1743.4956.67
Price / Book7.097.1010.367.17
Net Income$8.51B$24.25M$3.56B$336.99M
7 Day Performance2.48%6.83%4.45%4.51%
1 Month Performance2.55%2.46%1.86%3.09%
1 Year Performance24.55%64.06%34.79%37.67%

Gilead Sciences Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GILD
Gilead Sciences
4.6619 of 5 stars
$133.73
-0.5%
$156.93
+17.3%
+25.1%$166.82B$29.44B18.2217,000
AMGN
Amgen
3.9905 of 5 stars
$324.39
-0.6%
$356.15
+9.8%
+24.9%$175.07B$36.75B22.5731,500
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
3.4186 of 5 stars
$207.89
-2.5%
$257.71
+24.0%
+125.7%$4.17B$268.09M28.2180
MRNA
Moderna
1.2924 of 5 stars
$48.11
-1.9%
$35.73
-25.7%
+78.5%$19.09B$1.94BN/A4,700
REGN
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
4.7842 of 5 stars
$629.68
-9.8%
$800.57
+27.1%
+8.6%$66.57B$14.34B15.3415,410

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