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NVCR vs. GKOS, STVN, BLCO, LQDA, and LIVN

Should you buy NovoCure stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares NovoCure 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 NovoCure include Glaukos (GKOS), Stevanato Group (STVN), Bausch + Lomb (BLCO), Liquidia (LQDA), and LivaNova (LIVN). These companies are all part of the "medical equipment" industry.

How does NovoCure compare to Glaukos?

NovoCure (NASDAQ:NVCR) and Glaukos (NYSE:GKOS) are both medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

NovoCure has a net margin of -25.66% compared to Glaukos' net margin of -34.34%. Glaukos' return on equity of -6.92% beat NovoCure's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NovoCure-25.66% -50.82% -16.48%
Glaukos -34.34%-6.92%-5.25%

In the previous week, NovoCure had 10 more articles in the media than Glaukos. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for NovoCure and 6 mentions for Glaukos. Glaukos' average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat NovoCure's score of 0.09 indicating that Glaukos is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NovoCure
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Glaukos
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NovoCure$655.35M3.05-$136.23M-$1.53N/A
Glaukos$507.44M14.67-$187.69M-$3.28N/A

NovoCure has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Glaukos has a beta of 0.82, indicating that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

84.6% of NovoCure shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.0% of Glaukos shares are held by institutional investors. 5.5% of NovoCure shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.9% of Glaukos shares are held 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.

NovoCure currently has a consensus price target of $27.29, suggesting a potential upside of 58.27%. Glaukos has a consensus price target of $146.17, suggesting a potential upside of 15.35%. Given NovoCure's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe NovoCure is more favorable than Glaukos.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NovoCure
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Glaukos
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

Summary

NovoCure and Glaukos tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NovoCure compare to Stevanato Group?

NovoCure (NASDAQ:NVCR) and Stevanato Group (NYSE:STVN) are both medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

NovoCure presently has a consensus price target of $27.29, suggesting a potential upside of 58.27%. Given NovoCure's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe NovoCure is more favorable than Stevanato Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NovoCure
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Stevanato Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

NovoCure has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stevanato Group has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NovoCure$655.35M3.05-$136.23M-$1.53N/A
Stevanato Group€1.34B4.10€158.21M€0.5930.76

Stevanato Group has a net margin of 11.76% compared to NovoCure's net margin of -25.66%. Stevanato Group's return on equity of 10.27% beat NovoCure's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NovoCure-25.66% -50.82% -16.48%
Stevanato Group 11.76%10.27%6.08%

84.6% of NovoCure shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.5% of NovoCure shares are owned by company 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.

In the previous week, NovoCure had 10 more articles in the media than Stevanato Group. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for NovoCure and 6 mentions for Stevanato Group. Stevanato Group's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat NovoCure's score of 0.09 indicating that Stevanato Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NovoCure
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Stevanato Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Stevanato Group beats NovoCure on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NovoCure compare to Bausch + Lomb?

NovoCure (NASDAQ:NVCR) and Bausch + Lomb (NYSE:BLCO) are both medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NovoCure$655.35M3.05-$136.23M-$1.53N/A
Bausch + Lomb$5.10B1.10-$360M-$0.62N/A

NovoCure has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bausch + Lomb has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

Bausch + Lomb has a net margin of -4.21% compared to NovoCure's net margin of -25.66%. Bausch + Lomb's return on equity of 3.60% beat NovoCure's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NovoCure-25.66% -50.82% -16.48%
Bausch + Lomb -4.21%3.60%1.69%

NovoCure currently has a consensus target price of $27.29, suggesting a potential upside of 58.27%. Bausch + Lomb has a consensus target price of $17.92, suggesting a potential upside of 14.17%. Given NovoCure's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe NovoCure is more favorable than Bausch + Lomb.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NovoCure
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Bausch + Lomb
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21

In the previous week, NovoCure had 14 more articles in the media than Bausch + Lomb. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for NovoCure and 2 mentions for Bausch + Lomb. NovoCure's average media sentiment score of 0.09 beat Bausch + Lomb's score of -0.10 indicating that NovoCure is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NovoCure
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Bausch + Lomb
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

84.6% of NovoCure shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.1% of Bausch + Lomb shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.5% of NovoCure shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Bausch + Lomb shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

NovoCure beats Bausch + Lomb on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NovoCure compare to Liquidia?

NovoCure (NASDAQ:NVCR) and Liquidia (NASDAQ:LQDA) are both medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Liquidia had 2 more articles in the media than NovoCure. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Liquidia and 16 mentions for NovoCure. NovoCure's average media sentiment score of 0.09 beat Liquidia's score of 0.01 indicating that NovoCure is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NovoCure
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Liquidia
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

NovoCure has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Liquidia has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

84.6% of NovoCure shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.5% of Liquidia shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.5% of NovoCure shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 25.6% of Liquidia 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.

NovoCure presently has a consensus price target of $27.29, suggesting a potential upside of 58.27%. Liquidia has a consensus price target of $55.63, suggesting a potential downside of 13.10%. Given NovoCure's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe NovoCure is more favorable than Liquidia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NovoCure
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Liquidia
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NovoCure$655.35M3.05-$136.23M-$1.53N/A
Liquidia$158.32M35.96-$68.92M$0.14457.21

Liquidia has a net margin of 7.74% compared to NovoCure's net margin of -25.66%. Liquidia's return on equity of 46.82% beat NovoCure's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NovoCure-25.66% -50.82% -16.48%
Liquidia 7.74%46.82%7.06%

Summary

Liquidia beats NovoCure on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NovoCure compare to LivaNova?

NovoCure (NASDAQ:NVCR) and LivaNova (NASDAQ:LIVN) are both medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment and profitability.

84.6% of NovoCure shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.6% of LivaNova shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.5% of NovoCure shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of LivaNova 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NovoCure$655.35M3.05-$136.23M-$1.53N/A
LivaNova$1.39B3.05-$242.47M$1.9539.57

NovoCure presently has a consensus target price of $27.29, suggesting a potential upside of 58.27%. LivaNova has a consensus target price of $79.38, suggesting a potential upside of 2.86%. Given NovoCure's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NovoCure is more favorable than LivaNova.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NovoCure
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
LivaNova
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, NovoCure had 11 more articles in the media than LivaNova. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for NovoCure and 5 mentions for LivaNova. LivaNova's average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat NovoCure's score of 0.09 indicating that LivaNova is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NovoCure
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
LivaNova
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

LivaNova has a net margin of 7.48% compared to NovoCure's net margin of -25.66%. LivaNova's return on equity of 16.48% beat NovoCure's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NovoCure-25.66% -50.82% -16.48%
LivaNova 7.48%16.48%7.59%

NovoCure has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LivaNova has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

LivaNova beats NovoCure on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NVCR vs. The Competition

MetricNovoCureMED IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.95B$3.30B$6.64B$12.06B
Dividend YieldN/A2.33%2.67%5.55%
P/E Ratio-11.2718.6824.7523.76
Price / Sales3.05297.55508.64105.22
Price / CashN/A118.2442.3656.09
Price / Book5.678.0610.476.72
Net Income-$136.23M$23.83M$3.56B$337.35M
7 Day Performance8.98%-2.82%-1.11%-2.54%
1 Month Performance-3.63%2.22%1.28%1.42%
1 Year Performance2.01%37.70%21.20%24.71%

NovoCure Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NVCR
NovoCure
2.8234 of 5 stars
$17.24
+2.3%
$27.29
+58.3%
-0.9%$1.95B$655.35MN/A1,605
GKOS
Glaukos
3.7263 of 5 stars
$103.41
+0.1%
$146.17
+41.3%
+31.0%$6.07B$507.44MN/A1,094
STVN
Stevanato Group
2.2467 of 5 stars
€18.86
-0.1%
N/A-24.3%€5.71B€1.34B31.976,010
BLCO
Bausch + Lomb
2.9886 of 5 stars
$15.37
-1.8%
$18.08
+17.7%
+30.0%$5.58B$5.10BN/A13,000
LQDA
Liquidia
2.8095 of 5 stars
$58.74
-5.0%
$50.88
-13.4%
+252.3%$5.50B$288.07M419.6050

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