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GRFS vs. GMAB, BBIO, ASND, EXEL, and ARWR

Should you buy Grifols stock or one of its competitors? Grifols's main competitors and comparable companies include Genmab A/S (GMAB), BridgeBio Pharma (BBIO), Ascendis Pharma A/S (ASND), Exelixis (EXEL), and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "biotechnology" industry.

How does Grifols compare to Genmab A/S?

Grifols (NASDAQ:GRFS) and Genmab A/S (NASDAQ:GMAB) are both healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.

Genmab A/S has a net margin of 19.08% compared to Grifols' net margin of 5.54%. Genmab A/S's return on equity of 14.89% beat Grifols' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grifols5.54% 6.21% 2.39%
Genmab A/S 19.08%14.89%7.73%

In the previous week, Genmab A/S's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Grifols' score of 0.00 indicating that Genmab A/S is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Grifols Neutral
Genmab A/S Positive

Genmab A/S has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Grifols. Genmab A/S is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Grifols, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Grifols$8.51B0.63$454.82M$0.1941.47
Genmab A/S$3.72B5.77$963M$1.2727.09

Grifols has a beta of 0.67, meaning that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Genmab A/S has a beta of 0.84, meaning that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

7.1% of Genmab A/S shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Grifols shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Genmab A/S shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Grifols currently has a consensus target price of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 26.90%. Genmab A/S has a consensus target price of $39.50, suggesting a potential upside of 14.79%. Given Grifols' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Grifols is more favorable than Genmab A/S.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Grifols
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Genmab A/S
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

Summary

Genmab A/S beats Grifols on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grifols compare to BridgeBio Pharma?

BridgeBio Pharma (NASDAQ:BBIO) and Grifols (NASDAQ:GRFS) are both healthcare companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

Grifols has a net margin of 5.54% compared to BridgeBio Pharma's net margin of -97.03%. Grifols' return on equity of 6.21% beat BridgeBio Pharma's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BridgeBio Pharma-97.03% N/A -61.19%
Grifols 5.54%6.21%2.39%

BridgeBio Pharma presently has a consensus price target of $101.53, suggesting a potential upside of 34.63%. Grifols has a consensus price target of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 26.90%. Given BridgeBio Pharma's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe BridgeBio Pharma is more favorable than Grifols.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BridgeBio Pharma
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Grifols
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

In the previous week, BridgeBio Pharma had 18 more articles in the media than Grifols. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for BridgeBio Pharma and 0 mentions for Grifols. BridgeBio Pharma's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Grifols' score of 0.00 indicating that BridgeBio Pharma is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
BridgeBio Pharma Positive
Grifols Neutral

BridgeBio Pharma has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grifols has a beta of 0.67, meaning that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

99.9% of BridgeBio Pharma shares are held by institutional investors. 14.2% of BridgeBio Pharma shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Grifols shares are held 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BridgeBio Pharma$502.08M29.36-$724.93M-$3.57N/A
Grifols$8.51B0.63$454.82M$0.1941.47

Summary

BridgeBio Pharma beats Grifols on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grifols compare to Ascendis Pharma A/S?

Ascendis Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ASND) and Grifols (NASDAQ:GRFS) are both healthcare companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Ascendis Pharma A/S currently has a consensus target price of $310.05, suggesting a potential upside of 14.36%. Grifols has a consensus target price of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 26.90%. Given Grifols' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Grifols is more favorable than Ascendis Pharma A/S.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ascendis Pharma A/S
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.05
Grifols
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Ascendis Pharma A/S has a beta of 0.35, suggesting that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grifols has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ascendis Pharma A/S$814.57M20.76-$258M$12.8921.03
Grifols$8.51B0.63$454.82M$0.1941.47

Ascendis Pharma A/S has a net margin of 70.99% compared to Grifols' net margin of 5.54%. Ascendis Pharma A/S's return on equity of 32.54% beat Grifols' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ascendis Pharma A/S70.99% 32.54% 7.71%
Grifols 5.54%6.21%2.39%

In the previous week, Ascendis Pharma A/S had 41 more articles in the media than Grifols. MarketBeat recorded 41 mentions for Ascendis Pharma A/S and 0 mentions for Grifols. Ascendis Pharma A/S's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Grifols' score of 0.00 indicating that Ascendis Pharma A/S is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ascendis Pharma A/S Neutral
Grifols Neutral

Summary

Ascendis Pharma A/S beats Grifols on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grifols compare to Exelixis?

Exelixis (NASDAQ:EXEL) and Grifols (NASDAQ:GRFS) are both healthcare companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Exelixis$2.32B6.31$782.57M$3.1818.59
Grifols$8.51B0.63$454.82M$0.1941.47

85.3% of Exelixis shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Exelixis shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Grifols shares are held 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.

Exelixis has a net margin of 35.33% compared to Grifols' net margin of 5.54%. Exelixis' return on equity of 42.17% beat Grifols' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Exelixis35.33% 42.17% 31.76%
Grifols 5.54%6.21%2.39%

Exelixis has a beta of 0.42, suggesting that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grifols has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Exelixis had 28 more articles in the media than Grifols. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Exelixis and 0 mentions for Grifols. Exelixis' average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Grifols' score of 0.00 indicating that Exelixis is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Exelixis Positive
Grifols Neutral

Exelixis currently has a consensus price target of $50.07, indicating a potential downside of 15.33%. Grifols has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 26.90%. Given Grifols' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Grifols is more favorable than Exelixis.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Exelixis
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35
Grifols
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Summary

Exelixis beats Grifols on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grifols compare to Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals?

Grifols (NASDAQ:GRFS) and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARWR) are both healthcare companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

62.6% of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Grifols shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by 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.

Grifols has a net margin of 5.54% compared to Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals' net margin of -47.79%. Grifols' return on equity of 6.21% beat Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grifols5.54% 6.21% 2.39%
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals -47.79%-60.06%-17.37%

In the previous week, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals had 27 more articles in the media than Grifols. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals and 0 mentions for Grifols. Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Grifols' score of 0.00 indicating that Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Grifols Neutral
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Positive

Grifols has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

Grifols presently has a consensus target price of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 26.90%. Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals has a consensus target price of $98.42, indicating a potential upside of 13.79%. Given Grifols' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Grifols is more favorable than Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Grifols
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.62

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Grifols$8.51B0.63$454.82M$0.1941.47
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals$669.50M18.20-$1.63M-$2.25N/A

Summary

Grifols and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GRFS vs. The Competition

MetricGrifolsBiotechnology IndustryHealthcare SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$5.36B$4.01B$7.24B$12.90B
Dividend Yield1.11%3.61%2.53%8.56%
P/E Ratio41.4712.69273.5725.42
Price / Sales0.631,359.79675.05123.41
Price / Cash5.46105.2976.9852.08
Price / Book0.5816.2712.916.15
Net Income$454.82M-$22.72M$3.47B$349.01M
7 Day Performance0.77%-1.70%-0.46%-1.48%
1 Month Performance0.25%10.77%6.40%2.46%
1 Year Performance-17.83%53.15%24.88%15.76%

Grifols Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GRFS
Grifols
4.0398 of 5 stars
$7.88
+0.6%
$10.00
+26.9%
-19.1%$5.36B$8.51B41.4725,247
GMAB
Genmab A/S
3.8333 of 5 stars
$33.88
+2.6%
$39.50
+16.6%
+32.2%$21.10B$3.72B26.653,029
BBIO
BridgeBio Pharma
3.417 of 5 stars
$82.08
+1.2%
$100.79
+22.8%
+53.0%$15.98B$502.08MN/A400
ASND
Ascendis Pharma A/S
4.269 of 5 stars
$255.15
+1.3%
$300.33
+17.7%
+34.2%$15.96B$814.57M19.851,189
EXEL
Exelixis
2.8976 of 5 stars
$55.45
+1.7%
$50.07
-9.7%
+57.4%$13.70B$2.32B17.391,077

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This page (NASDAQ:GRFS) was last updated on 9/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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