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RIGL vs. BCRX, ZBIO, INVA, MNKD, and NVAX

Should you buy Rigel Pharmaceuticals stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Rigel Pharmaceuticals 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 Rigel Pharmaceuticals include BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX), Zenas BioPharma (ZBIO), Innoviva (INVA), MannKind (MNKD), and Novavax (NVAX). These companies are all part of the "biotechnology" industry.

How does Rigel Pharmaceuticals compare to BioCryst Pharmaceuticals?

Rigel Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RIGL) and BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:BCRX) are both healthcare companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends and valuation.

Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 121.50% compared to BioCryst Pharmaceuticals' net margin of -51.71%. Rigel Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of 47.99% beat BioCryst Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rigel Pharmaceuticals121.50% 47.99% 32.40%
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals -51.71%-76.36%60.12%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rigel Pharmaceuticals$294.28M2.43$367.02M$18.722.07
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals$874.84M2.62$263.86M-$1.78N/A

In the previous week, Rigel Pharmaceuticals and Rigel Pharmaceuticals both had 8 articles in the media. BioCryst Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat Rigel Pharmaceuticals' score of 0.98 indicating that BioCryst Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Rigel Pharmaceuticals presently has a consensus target price of $54.50, indicating a potential upside of 40.83%. BioCryst Pharmaceuticals has a consensus target price of $20.80, indicating a potential upside of 130.60%. Given BioCryst Pharmaceuticals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BioCryst Pharmaceuticals is more favorable than Rigel Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

66.2% of Rigel Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.9% of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.5% of Rigel Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals beats Rigel Pharmaceuticals on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rigel Pharmaceuticals compare to Zenas BioPharma?

Zenas BioPharma (NASDAQ:ZBIO) and Rigel Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RIGL) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability and risk.

Zenas BioPharma presently has a consensus target price of $44.29, indicating a potential upside of 40.95%. Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a consensus target price of $54.50, indicating a potential upside of 40.83%. Given Zenas BioPharma's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Zenas BioPharma is more favorable than Rigel Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zenas BioPharma
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zenas BioPharma$10M198.35-$377.74M-$8.47N/A
Rigel Pharmaceuticals$294.28M2.43$367.02M$18.722.07

In the previous week, Rigel Pharmaceuticals had 4 more articles in the media than Zenas BioPharma. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Rigel Pharmaceuticals and 4 mentions for Zenas BioPharma. Rigel Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Zenas BioPharma's score of 0.64 indicating that Rigel Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zenas BioPharma
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

66.2% of Rigel Pharmaceuticals shares are held by institutional investors. 22.0% of Zenas BioPharma shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.5% of Rigel Pharmaceuticals shares are held by company 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.

Zenas BioPharma has a beta of -1.03, indicating that its stock price is 203% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 121.50% compared to Zenas BioPharma's net margin of 0.00%. Rigel Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of 47.99% beat Zenas BioPharma's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zenas BioPharmaN/A -99.99% -58.06%
Rigel Pharmaceuticals 121.50%47.99%32.40%

Summary

Rigel Pharmaceuticals beats Zenas BioPharma on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rigel Pharmaceuticals compare to Innoviva?

Rigel Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RIGL) and Innoviva (NASDAQ:INVA) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, profitability, risk and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Innoviva had 1 more articles in the media than Rigel Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Innoviva and 8 mentions for Rigel Pharmaceuticals. Rigel Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Innoviva's score of 0.96 indicating that Rigel Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Innoviva
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

66.2% of Rigel Pharmaceuticals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.1% of Innoviva shares are held by institutional investors. 10.5% of Rigel Pharmaceuticals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Innoviva shares are held by 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rigel Pharmaceuticals$294.28M2.43$367.02M$18.722.07
Innoviva$411.33M3.74$271.17M$6.013.47

Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Innoviva has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

Rigel Pharmaceuticals currently has a consensus price target of $54.50, indicating a potential upside of 40.83%. Innoviva has a consensus price target of $36.20, indicating a potential upside of 73.54%. Given Innoviva's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Innoviva is more favorable than Rigel Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Innoviva
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 121.50% compared to Innoviva's net margin of 119.89%. Rigel Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of 47.99% beat Innoviva's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rigel Pharmaceuticals121.50% 47.99% 32.40%
Innoviva 119.89%33.33%22.67%

Summary

Rigel Pharmaceuticals and Innoviva tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rigel Pharmaceuticals compare to MannKind?

MannKind (NASDAQ:MNKD) and Rigel Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RIGL) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and dividends.

49.6% of MannKind shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.2% of Rigel Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of MannKind shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.5% of Rigel Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

MannKind has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 121.50% compared to MannKind's net margin of -6.63%. Rigel Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of 47.99% beat MannKind's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MannKind-6.63% -11.21% -3.92%
Rigel Pharmaceuticals 121.50%47.99%32.40%

In the previous week, MannKind had 3 more articles in the media than Rigel Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for MannKind and 8 mentions for Rigel Pharmaceuticals. Rigel Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat MannKind's score of 0.88 indicating that Rigel Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MannKind
5 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

MannKind currently has a consensus price target of $9.34, indicating a potential upside of 135.95%. Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a consensus price target of $54.50, indicating a potential upside of 40.83%. Given MannKind's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe MannKind is more favorable than Rigel Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MannKind
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MannKind$348.97M3.51$5.86M-$0.07N/A
Rigel Pharmaceuticals$294.28M2.43$367.02M$18.722.07

Summary

Rigel Pharmaceuticals beats MannKind on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rigel Pharmaceuticals compare to Novavax?

Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX) and Rigel Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RIGL) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Novavax has a beta of 2.47, indicating that its stock price is 147% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

53.0% of Novavax shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.2% of Rigel Pharmaceuticals shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of Novavax shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 10.5% of Rigel Pharmaceuticals shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Novavax$1.12B1.12$440.30M-$0.58N/A
Rigel Pharmaceuticals$294.28M2.43$367.02M$18.722.07

Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 121.50% compared to Novavax's net margin of -14.73%. Rigel Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of 47.99% beat Novavax's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Novavax-14.73% -14.82% 1.23%
Rigel Pharmaceuticals 121.50%47.99%32.40%

Novavax currently has a consensus price target of $13.00, suggesting a potential upside of 69.71%. Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a consensus price target of $54.50, suggesting a potential upside of 40.83%. Given Novavax's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Novavax is more favorable than Rigel Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Novavax
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

In the previous week, Novavax and Novavax both had 8 articles in the media. Rigel Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Novavax's score of -0.01 indicating that Rigel Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Novavax
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Rigel Pharmaceuticals beats Novavax on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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RIGL vs. The Competition

MetricRigel PharmaceuticalsBiotechnology IndustryHealthcare SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$715.95M$3.56B$6.80B$13.02B
Dividend YieldN/A3.79%2.60%10.03%
P/E Ratio2.077.35279.7325.56
Price / Sales2.431,275.27649.61116.36
Price / Cash5.4644.8028.6434.82
Price / Book1.7917.0911.126.36
Net Income$367.02M-$12.52M$3.48B$347.58M
7 Day Performance0.52%2.63%2.67%3.24%
1 Month Performance-0.05%-5.27%-2.70%-2.00%
1 Year Performance70.71%51.48%64.43%21.31%

Rigel Pharmaceuticals Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
RIGL
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
4.3454 of 5 stars
$38.70
+3.4%
$54.50
+40.8%
+70.8%$715.95M$294.28M2.07160
BCRX
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
3.8193 of 5 stars
$9.58
+2.6%
$20.80
+117.1%
+10.8%$2.37B$874.84MN/A530
ZBIO
Zenas BioPharma
3.4804 of 5 stars
$32.82
+8.0%
$44.29
+34.9%
+102.0%$1.92B$10MN/AN/A
INVA
Innoviva
3.2102 of 5 stars
$21.30
-0.7%
$36.20
+70.0%
+11.5%$1.58B$411.33M3.54100
MNKD
MannKind
3.217 of 5 stars
$3.95
-4.4%
$8.97
+127.1%
+1.3%$1.28B$348.97MN/A400

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