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VKTX vs. MDGL, LLY, PFE, RGC, and BBIO

Should you be buying Viking Therapeutics stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Viking Therapeutics include Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (MDGL), Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), Pfizer (PFE), Regencell Bioscience (RGC), and BridgeBio Pharma (BBIO).

How does Viking Therapeutics compare to Madrigal Pharmaceuticals?

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:MDGL) and Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) are both medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

98.5% of Madrigal Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.0% of Viking Therapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. 21.5% of Madrigal Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Viking Therapeutics shares are owned by company 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.

Viking Therapeutics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Madrigal Pharmaceuticals' net margin of -27.32%. Madrigal Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of -50.15% beat Viking Therapeutics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals-27.32% -50.15% -25.44%
Viking Therapeutics N/A -71.31%-65.35%

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals currently has a consensus price target of $682.07, suggesting a potential upside of 37.23%. Viking Therapeutics has a consensus price target of $95.50, suggesting a potential upside of 201.07%. Given Viking Therapeutics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Viking Therapeutics is more favorable than Madrigal Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76
Viking Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

In the previous week, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals had 13 more articles in the media than Viking Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Madrigal Pharmaceuticals and 8 mentions for Viking Therapeutics. Viking Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.65 beat Madrigal Pharmaceuticals' score of 0.34 indicating that Viking Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Viking Therapeutics
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals has a beta of -1.04, indicating that its stock price is 204% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Viking Therapeutics has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals$1.13B10.12-$288.28M-$12.80N/A
Viking TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$359.64M-$4.14N/A

Summary

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals and Viking Therapeutics tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viking Therapeutics compare to Eli Lilly and Company?

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) and Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) are both medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

82.5% of Eli Lilly and Company shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.0% of Viking Therapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Eli Lilly and Company shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Viking Therapeutics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Eli Lilly and Company has a net margin of 34.98% compared to Viking Therapeutics' net margin of 0.00%. Eli Lilly and Company's return on equity of 105.77% beat Viking Therapeutics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Eli Lilly and Company34.98% 105.77% 23.76%
Viking Therapeutics N/A -71.31%-65.35%

Eli Lilly and Company currently has a consensus target price of $1,218.33, suggesting a potential upside of 26.14%. Viking Therapeutics has a consensus target price of $95.50, suggesting a potential upside of 201.07%. Given Viking Therapeutics' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Viking Therapeutics is more favorable than Eli Lilly and Company.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Eli Lilly and Company
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
Viking Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

In the previous week, Eli Lilly and Company had 150 more articles in the media than Viking Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 158 mentions for Eli Lilly and Company and 8 mentions for Viking Therapeutics. Eli Lilly and Company's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Viking Therapeutics' score of 0.65 indicating that Eli Lilly and Company is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Eli Lilly and Company
93 Very Positive mention(s)
31 Positive mention(s)
18 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Viking Therapeutics
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Eli Lilly and Company has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Viking Therapeutics has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Eli Lilly and Company$65.18B13.96$20.64B$28.1534.31
Viking TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$359.64M-$4.14N/A

Summary

Eli Lilly and Company beats Viking Therapeutics on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viking Therapeutics compare to Pfizer?

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

Viking Therapeutics has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Pfizer has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Pfizer has a net margin of 11.83% compared to Viking Therapeutics' net margin of 0.00%. Pfizer's return on equity of 19.44% beat Viking Therapeutics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Viking TherapeuticsN/A -71.31% -65.35%
Pfizer 11.83%19.44%8.41%

In the previous week, Pfizer had 71 more articles in the media than Viking Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 79 mentions for Pfizer and 8 mentions for Viking Therapeutics. Pfizer's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Viking Therapeutics' score of 0.65 indicating that Pfizer is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Viking Therapeutics
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Pfizer
43 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Viking TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$359.64M-$4.14N/A
Pfizer$62.58B2.35$7.77B$1.3119.71

76.0% of Viking Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.4% of Pfizer shares are held by institutional investors. 5.3% of Viking Therapeutics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Pfizer 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.

Viking Therapeutics presently has a consensus target price of $95.50, suggesting a potential upside of 201.07%. Pfizer has a consensus target price of $28.74, suggesting a potential upside of 11.30%. Given Viking Therapeutics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Viking Therapeutics is more favorable than Pfizer.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Viking Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Pfizer
3 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.23

Summary

Pfizer beats Viking Therapeutics on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viking Therapeutics compare to Regencell Bioscience?

Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) and Regencell Bioscience (NASDAQ:RGC) are both pharmaceutical products companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, risk, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Viking Therapeutics has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Regencell Bioscience has a beta of 1.88, indicating that its share price is 88% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Regencell Bioscience's return on equity of 0.00% beat Viking Therapeutics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Viking TherapeuticsN/A -71.31% -65.35%
Regencell Bioscience N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Regencell Bioscience had 24 more articles in the media than Viking Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Regencell Bioscience and 8 mentions for Viking Therapeutics. Viking Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.65 beat Regencell Bioscience's score of -0.06 indicating that Viking Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Viking Therapeutics
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Regencell Bioscience
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
25 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Viking TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$359.64M-$4.14N/A
Regencell BioscienceN/AN/A-$3.58MN/AN/A

76.0% of Viking Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Regencell Bioscience shares are held by institutional investors. 5.3% of Viking Therapeutics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Regencell Bioscience shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Viking Therapeutics presently has a consensus target price of $95.50, indicating a potential upside of 201.07%. Given Viking Therapeutics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Viking Therapeutics is more favorable than Regencell Bioscience.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Viking Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Regencell Bioscience
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Viking Therapeutics beats Regencell Bioscience on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viking Therapeutics compare to BridgeBio Pharma?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BridgeBio Pharma$579.96M21.84-$724.93M-$3.74N/A
Viking TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$359.64M-$4.14N/A

BridgeBio Pharma presently has a consensus target price of $88.19, suggesting a potential upside of 36.35%. Viking Therapeutics has a consensus target price of $95.50, suggesting a potential upside of 201.07%. Given Viking Therapeutics' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Viking Therapeutics is more favorable than BridgeBio Pharma.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BridgeBio Pharma
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
Viking Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

Viking Therapeutics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to BridgeBio Pharma's net margin of -124.42%. BridgeBio Pharma's return on equity of 0.00% beat Viking Therapeutics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BridgeBio Pharma-124.42% N/A -65.81%
Viking Therapeutics N/A -71.31%-65.35%

99.8% of BridgeBio Pharma shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.0% of Viking Therapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.2% of BridgeBio Pharma shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Viking Therapeutics shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, BridgeBio Pharma had 19 more articles in the media than Viking Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for BridgeBio Pharma and 8 mentions for Viking Therapeutics. Viking Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.65 beat BridgeBio Pharma's score of 0.19 indicating that Viking Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BridgeBio Pharma
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Viking Therapeutics
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

BridgeBio Pharma has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Viking Therapeutics has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

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

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VKTX vs. The Competition

MetricViking TherapeuticsMED IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$3.68B$3.37B$6.18B$12.27B
Dividend YieldN/A2.24%2.78%5.22%
P/E Ratio-7.6615.1920.6625.69
Price / SalesN/A194.05527.0364.81
Price / CashN/A56.9327.8136.27
Price / Book5.616.949.776.74
Net Income-$359.64M$24.11M$3.54B$333.09M
7 Day PerformanceN/AN/AN/A0.52%
1 Month Performance-7.41%4.75%6.33%9.09%
1 Year Performance14.89%78.29%41.88%42.54%

Viking Therapeutics Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VKTX
Viking Therapeutics
3.7079 of 5 stars
$31.72
+1.2%
$95.50
+201.1%
+13.5%$3.68BN/AN/A20
MDGL
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
2.7052 of 5 stars
$518.58
+0.4%
$685.31
+32.2%
+73.1%$11.90B$958.40MN/A90
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
4.9536 of 5 stars
$851.65
-2.6%
$1,216.52
+42.8%
+28.8%$804.65B$65.18B37.1150,000
PFE
Pfizer
4.0757 of 5 stars
$26.27
-0.8%
$28.74
+9.4%
+15.1%$149.36B$62.58B19.3175,000
RGC
Regencell Bioscience
0.2251 of 5 stars
$28.95
-0.3%
N/AN/A$14.32BN/AN/A10

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