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BHC vs. NUVL, IBRX, QGEN, IMVT, and PCVX

Should you buy Bausch Health Cos stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Bausch Health Cos 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 Bausch Health Cos include Nuvalent (NUVL), ImmunityBio (IBRX), Qiagen (QGEN), Immunovant (IMVT), and Vaxcyte (PCVX). These companies are all part of the "pharmaceutical products" industry.

How does Bausch Health Cos compare to Nuvalent?

Bausch Health Cos (NYSE:BHC) and Nuvalent (NASDAQ:NUVL) are both medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and profitability.

In the previous week, Nuvalent had 6 more articles in the media than Bausch Health Cos. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Nuvalent and 3 mentions for Bausch Health Cos. Bausch Health Cos' average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat Nuvalent's score of 0.16 indicating that Bausch Health Cos is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Bausch Health Cos
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Nuvalent
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Bausch Health Cos has a beta of 0.4, suggesting that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nuvalent has a beta of 1.15, suggesting that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bausch Health Cos$10.27B0.19$157M-$3.24N/A
NuvalentN/AN/A-$425.38M-$6.06N/A

Nuvalent has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Bausch Health Cos' net margin of -11.47%. Nuvalent's return on equity of -40.11% beat Bausch Health Cos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bausch Health Cos-11.47% -2,922.77% 5.63%
Nuvalent N/A -40.11%-35.43%

Bausch Health Cos currently has a consensus price target of $8.00, suggesting a potential upside of 50.52%. Nuvalent has a consensus price target of $140.29, suggesting a potential upside of 50.84%. Given Nuvalent's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Nuvalent is more favorable than Bausch Health Cos.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bausch Health Cos
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80
Nuvalent
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94

78.7% of Bausch Health Cos shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.3% of Nuvalent shares are held by institutional investors. 20.7% of Bausch Health Cos shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.0% of Nuvalent shares are held 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.

Summary

Nuvalent beats Bausch Health Cos on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bausch Health Cos compare to ImmunityBio?

Bausch Health Cos (NYSE:BHC) and ImmunityBio (NASDAQ:IBRX) are both medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings and media sentiment.

Bausch Health Cos has a net margin of -11.47% compared to ImmunityBio's net margin of -606.15%. ImmunityBio's return on equity of 0.00% beat Bausch Health Cos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bausch Health Cos-11.47% -2,922.77% 5.63%
ImmunityBio -606.15%N/A -59.53%

Bausch Health Cos has a beta of 0.4, suggesting that its share price is 60% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ImmunityBio has a beta of 0.03, suggesting that its share price is 97% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bausch Health Cos$10.27B0.19$157M-$3.24N/A
ImmunityBio$113.29M66.93-$351.40M-$0.85N/A

Bausch Health Cos presently has a consensus price target of $8.00, indicating a potential upside of 50.52%. ImmunityBio has a consensus price target of $14.20, indicating a potential upside of 96.13%. Given ImmunityBio's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ImmunityBio is more favorable than Bausch Health Cos.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bausch Health Cos
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80
ImmunityBio
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

78.7% of Bausch Health Cos shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.6% of ImmunityBio shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.7% of Bausch Health Cos shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 69.5% of ImmunityBio 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.

In the previous week, ImmunityBio had 9 more articles in the media than Bausch Health Cos. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for ImmunityBio and 3 mentions for Bausch Health Cos. ImmunityBio's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Bausch Health Cos' score of 0.20 indicating that ImmunityBio is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Bausch Health Cos
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ImmunityBio
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

ImmunityBio beats Bausch Health Cos on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bausch Health Cos compare to Qiagen?

Qiagen (NYSE:QGEN) and Bausch Health Cos (NYSE:BHC) are both medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, earnings and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Qiagen$2.09B3.57$424.88M$1.9118.93
Bausch Health Cos$10.27B0.19$157M-$3.24N/A

In the previous week, Qiagen had 12 more articles in the media than Bausch Health Cos. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Qiagen and 3 mentions for Bausch Health Cos. Bausch Health Cos' average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat Qiagen's score of -0.55 indicating that Bausch Health Cos is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Qiagen
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative
Bausch Health Cos
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Qiagen has a net margin of 19.16% compared to Bausch Health Cos' net margin of -11.47%. Qiagen's return on equity of 14.40% beat Bausch Health Cos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Qiagen19.16% 14.40% 8.40%
Bausch Health Cos -11.47%-2,922.77%5.63%

70.0% of Qiagen shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.7% of Bausch Health Cos shares are held by institutional investors. 9.0% of Qiagen shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.7% of Bausch Health Cos shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Qiagen currently has a consensus target price of $44.98, suggesting a potential upside of 24.40%. Bausch Health Cos has a consensus target price of $8.00, suggesting a potential upside of 50.52%. Given Bausch Health Cos' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Bausch Health Cos is more favorable than Qiagen.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Qiagen
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.42
Bausch Health Cos
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80

Qiagen has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bausch Health Cos has a beta of 0.4, meaning that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Qiagen beats Bausch Health Cos on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bausch Health Cos compare to Immunovant?

Immunovant (NASDAQ:IMVT) and Bausch Health Cos (NYSE:BHC) are both medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

Immunovant has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Bausch Health Cos' net margin of -11.47%. Immunovant's return on equity of -65.66% beat Bausch Health Cos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ImmunovantN/A -65.66% -59.88%
Bausch Health Cos -11.47%-2,922.77%5.63%

47.1% of Immunovant shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.7% of Bausch Health Cos shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Immunovant shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.7% of Bausch Health Cos shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ImmunovantN/AN/A-$505.61M-$2.78N/A
Bausch Health Cos$10.27B0.19$157M-$3.24N/A

Immunovant has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bausch Health Cos has a beta of 0.4, suggesting that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Immunovant had 6 more articles in the media than Bausch Health Cos. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Immunovant and 3 mentions for Bausch Health Cos. Immunovant's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Bausch Health Cos' score of 0.20 indicating that Immunovant is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Immunovant
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Bausch Health Cos
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Immunovant presently has a consensus target price of $37.33, suggesting a potential upside of 13.61%. Bausch Health Cos has a consensus target price of $8.00, suggesting a potential upside of 50.52%. Given Bausch Health Cos' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Bausch Health Cos is more favorable than Immunovant.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Immunovant
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45
Bausch Health Cos
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80

Summary

Immunovant beats Bausch Health Cos on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bausch Health Cos compare to Vaxcyte?

Bausch Health Cos (NYSE:BHC) and Vaxcyte (NASDAQ:PCVX) are both medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

Bausch Health Cos currently has a consensus price target of $8.00, suggesting a potential upside of 50.52%. Vaxcyte has a consensus price target of $86.00, suggesting a potential upside of 75.83%. Given Vaxcyte's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Vaxcyte is more favorable than Bausch Health Cos.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bausch Health Cos
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80
Vaxcyte
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

In the previous week, Vaxcyte had 2 more articles in the media than Bausch Health Cos. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Vaxcyte and 3 mentions for Bausch Health Cos. Vaxcyte's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Bausch Health Cos' score of 0.20 indicating that Vaxcyte is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Bausch Health Cos
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Vaxcyte
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

78.7% of Bausch Health Cos shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.8% of Vaxcyte shares are held by institutional investors. 20.7% of Bausch Health Cos shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Vaxcyte shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Bausch Health Cos has a beta of 0.4, suggesting that its share price is 60% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vaxcyte has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Vaxcyte has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Bausch Health Cos' net margin of -11.47%. Vaxcyte's return on equity of -32.51% beat Bausch Health Cos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bausch Health Cos-11.47% -2,922.77% 5.63%
Vaxcyte N/A -32.51%-29.51%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bausch Health Cos$10.27B0.19$157M-$3.24N/A
VaxcyteN/AN/A-$766.63M-$6.88N/A

Summary

Vaxcyte beats Bausch Health Cos on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BHC vs. The Competition

MetricBausch Health CosMED IndustryMedical SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.99B$5.88B$6.31B$23.24B
Dividend YieldN/A0.68%2.68%4.09%
P/E Ratio-1.648.5621.1330.90
Price / Sales0.1922.35546.6624.20
Price / Cash0.748.5327.4419.43
Price / Book5.214.169.954.72
Net Income$157M$102.24M$3.56B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-2.74%1.86%2.12%1.37%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A0.45%
1 Year Performance17.33%132.29%36.32%27.94%

Bausch Health Cos Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BHC
Bausch Health Cos
2.996 of 5 stars
$5.32
-0.8%
$8.00
+50.5%
+18.4%$1.99B$10.27BN/A20,300
NUVL
Nuvalent
3.4502 of 5 stars
$102.12
flat
$140.29
+37.4%
+49.9%$8.07BN/AN/A40
IBRX
ImmunityBio
2.8818 of 5 stars
$7.22
flat
$14.20
+96.7%
+181.6%$7.56B$113.29MN/A590
QGEN
Qiagen
4.2098 of 5 stars
$35.23
+0.2%
$44.98
+27.7%
-22.9%$7.25B$2.09B18.405,654
IMVT
Immunovant
2.022 of 5 stars
$34.15
flat
$35.33
+3.5%
+123.9%$7.01BN/AN/A120

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