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XENE vs. ROIV, INSM, BNTX, VTRS, and GMAB

Should you buy Xenon Pharmaceuticals stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Xenon 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 Xenon Pharmaceuticals include Roivant Sciences (ROIV), Insmed (INSM), BioNTech (BNTX), Viatris (VTRS), and Genmab A/S (GMAB). These companies are all part of the "pharmaceutical products" industry.

How does Xenon Pharmaceuticals compare to Roivant Sciences?

Roivant Sciences (NASDAQ:ROIV) and Xenon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:XENE) are both medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Xenon Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Roivant Sciences' net margin of -3,629.19%. Roivant Sciences' return on equity of -20.54% beat Xenon Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Roivant Sciences-3,629.19% -20.54% -19.43%
Xenon Pharmaceuticals N/A -49.23%-46.42%

In the previous week, Roivant Sciences had 3 more articles in the media than Xenon Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Roivant Sciences and 6 mentions for Xenon Pharmaceuticals. Roivant Sciences' average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat Xenon Pharmaceuticals' score of 1.11 indicating that Roivant Sciences is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Roivant Sciences
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Xenon Pharmaceuticals
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Roivant Sciences$8.26M2,965.03-$299.77M-$0.60N/A
Xenon Pharmaceuticals$7.50M851.21-$345.91M-$4.70N/A

Roivant Sciences presently has a consensus price target of $33.59, suggesting a potential downside of 1.35%. Xenon Pharmaceuticals has a consensus price target of $77.20, suggesting a potential upside of 16.90%. Given Xenon Pharmaceuticals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Xenon Pharmaceuticals is more favorable than Roivant Sciences.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Roivant Sciences
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Xenon Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Roivant Sciences has a beta of 1.11, indicating that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Xenon Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

64.8% of Roivant Sciences shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.5% of Xenon Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.8% of Roivant Sciences shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Xenon 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.

Summary

Roivant Sciences beats Xenon Pharmaceuticals on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Xenon Pharmaceuticals compare to Insmed?

Xenon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:XENE) and Insmed (NASDAQ:INSM) are both medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and media sentiment.

95.5% of Xenon Pharmaceuticals shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Xenon Pharmaceuticals shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Insmed shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Insmed had 12 more articles in the media than Xenon Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Insmed and 6 mentions for Xenon Pharmaceuticals. Xenon Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Insmed's score of 0.93 indicating that Xenon Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Xenon Pharmaceuticals
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Insmed
11 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Xenon Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Insmed's net margin of -144.44%. Xenon Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of -49.23% beat Insmed's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Xenon PharmaceuticalsN/A -49.23% -46.42%
Insmed -144.44%-130.11%-51.57%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Xenon Pharmaceuticals$7.50M851.21-$345.91M-$4.70N/A
Insmed$606.42M38.25-$1.28B-$5.75N/A

Xenon Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Insmed has a beta of 0.78, meaning that its share price is 22% less volatile than the broader market.

Xenon Pharmaceuticals presently has a consensus price target of $77.20, suggesting a potential upside of 16.90%. Insmed has a consensus price target of $209.91, suggesting a potential upside of 96.14%. Given Insmed's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Insmed is more favorable than Xenon Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Xenon Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Insmed
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.96

Summary

Xenon Pharmaceuticals beats Insmed on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Xenon Pharmaceuticals compare to BioNTech?

BioNTech (NASDAQ:BNTX) and Xenon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:XENE) are both medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Xenon Pharmaceuticals had 1 more articles in the media than BioNTech. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Xenon Pharmaceuticals and 5 mentions for BioNTech. Xenon Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat BioNTech's score of 0.63 indicating that Xenon Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BioNTech
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Xenon Pharmaceuticals
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Xenon Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 0.00% compared to BioNTech's net margin of -44.39%. BioNTech's return on equity of -5.30% beat Xenon Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BioNTech-44.39% -5.30% -4.62%
Xenon Pharmaceuticals N/A -49.23%-46.42%

BioNTech presently has a consensus target price of $129.13, indicating a potential upside of 40.11%. Xenon Pharmaceuticals has a consensus target price of $77.20, indicating a potential upside of 16.90%. Given BioNTech's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe BioNTech is more favorable than Xenon Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BioNTech
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74
Xenon Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

BioNTech has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Xenon Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

15.5% of BioNTech shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.5% of Xenon Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.2% of BioNTech shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Xenon Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BioNTech$3.25B7.18-$1.29B-$5.88N/A
Xenon Pharmaceuticals$7.50M851.21-$345.91M-$4.70N/A

Summary

Xenon Pharmaceuticals beats BioNTech on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Xenon Pharmaceuticals compare to Viatris?

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

95.5% of Xenon Pharmaceuticals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.9% of Viatris shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Xenon Pharmaceuticals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Viatris shares are held 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Xenon Pharmaceuticals$7.50M851.21-$345.91M-$4.70N/A
Viatris$14.30B1.38-$3.51B-$0.26N/A

In the previous week, Xenon Pharmaceuticals had 6 more articles in the media than Viatris. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Xenon Pharmaceuticals and 0 mentions for Viatris. Xenon Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Viatris' score of 0.00 indicating that Xenon Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Positive
Viatris Neutral

Xenon Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Viatris' net margin of -2.04%. Viatris' return on equity of 19.04% beat Xenon Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Xenon PharmaceuticalsN/A -49.23% -46.42%
Viatris -2.04%19.04%7.62%

Xenon Pharmaceuticals currently has a consensus target price of $77.20, suggesting a potential upside of 16.90%. Viatris has a consensus target price of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 3.00%. Given Xenon Pharmaceuticals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Xenon Pharmaceuticals is more favorable than Viatris.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Xenon Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Viatris
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Xenon Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Viatris has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Xenon Pharmaceuticals beats Viatris on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Xenon Pharmaceuticals compare to Genmab A/S?

Xenon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:XENE) and Genmab A/S (NASDAQ:GMAB) are both medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and risk.

95.5% of Xenon Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.1% of Genmab A/S shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Xenon Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of Genmab A/S shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Xenon Pharmaceuticals presently has a consensus price target of $77.20, suggesting a potential upside of 16.90%. Genmab A/S has a consensus price target of $38.21, suggesting a potential upside of 36.92%. Given Genmab A/S's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Genmab A/S is more favorable than Xenon Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Xenon Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Genmab A/S
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

In the previous week, Genmab A/S had 4 more articles in the media than Xenon Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Genmab A/S and 6 mentions for Xenon Pharmaceuticals. Xenon Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Genmab A/S's score of 0.19 indicating that Xenon Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Xenon Pharmaceuticals
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Genmab A/S
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Xenon Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Genmab A/S has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

Genmab A/S has a net margin of 21.05% compared to Xenon Pharmaceuticals' net margin of 0.00%. Genmab A/S's return on equity of 15.34% beat Xenon Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Xenon PharmaceuticalsN/A -49.23% -46.42%
Genmab A/S 21.05%15.34%8.94%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Xenon Pharmaceuticals$7.50M851.21-$345.91M-$4.70N/A
Genmab A/S$3.72B4.68$963M$1.3221.14

Summary

Genmab A/S beats Xenon Pharmaceuticals on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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XENE vs. The Competition

MetricXenon PharmaceuticalsMED IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$6.38B$3.62B$6.78B$12.28B
Dividend YieldN/A2.16%2.67%9.36%
P/E Ratio-14.0520.6627.1023.96
Price / Sales851.21300.74573.91112.12
Price / CashN/A60.3126.6847.27
Price / Book8.777.9210.666.14
Net Income-$345.91M$23.81M$3.60B$331.74M
7 Day Performance-2.48%-1.27%-1.51%-1.72%
1 Month Performance24.82%2.56%1.11%-1.44%
1 Year Performance109.05%42.49%23.77%16.97%

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
XENE
Xenon Pharmaceuticals
2.8943 of 5 stars
$66.04
-3.3%
$77.20
+16.9%
+116.1%$6.38B$7.50MN/A210
ROIV
Roivant Sciences
1.8665 of 5 stars
$34.51
-4.1%
$33.59
-2.7%
+201.7%$25.87B$8.26MN/A860
INSM
Insmed
4.2154 of 5 stars
$109.14
-5.6%
$211.00
+93.3%
+5.6%$25.06B$606.42MN/A1,664
BNTX
BioNTech
4.3424 of 5 stars
$90.07
-1.6%
$129.13
+43.4%
-16.9%$23.14B$3.25BN/A7,807
VTRS
Viatris
1.8937 of 5 stars
$16.39
+0.7%
$17.50
+6.8%
+94.7%$18.95B$14.30BN/A30,000

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