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QGEN vs. ILMN, MTD, MEDP, RVTY, and ICLR

Should you buy Qiagen stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Qiagen 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 Qiagen include Illumina (ILMN), Mettler-Toledo International (MTD), Medpace (MEDP), Revvity (RVTY), and Icon (ICLR). These companies are all part of the "life sciences tools & services" industry.

How does Qiagen compare to Illumina?

Qiagen (NYSE:QGEN) and Illumina (NASDAQ:ILMN) are both healthcare companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Qiagen has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Illumina has a beta of 1.45, indicating that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market.

70.0% of Qiagen shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.4% of Illumina shares are held by institutional investors. 9.0% of Qiagen shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Illumina 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.

In the previous week, Illumina had 23 more articles in the media than Qiagen. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for Illumina and 21 mentions for Qiagen. Illumina's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Qiagen's score of 0.77 indicating that Illumina is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Qiagen
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Illumina
22 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Qiagen has a net margin of 19.49% compared to Illumina's net margin of 18.36%. Illumina's return on equity of 29.84% beat Qiagen's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Qiagen19.49% 14.24% 8.23%
Illumina 18.36%29.84%12.17%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Qiagen$2.09B4.17$424.88M$1.9122.13
Illumina$4.34B6.54$850M$5.3635.07

Qiagen currently has a consensus price target of $43.34, suggesting a potential upside of 2.52%. Illumina has a consensus price target of $188.40, suggesting a potential upside of 0.23%. Given Qiagen's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Qiagen is more favorable than Illumina.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Qiagen
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
Illumina
2 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47

Summary

Illumina beats Qiagen on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Qiagen compare to Mettler-Toledo International?

Qiagen (NYSE:QGEN) and Mettler-Toledo International (NYSE:MTD) are both healthcare companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Mettler-Toledo International had 14 more articles in the media than Qiagen. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Mettler-Toledo International and 21 mentions for Qiagen. Qiagen's average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Mettler-Toledo International's score of 0.71 indicating that Qiagen is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Qiagen
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Mettler-Toledo International
15 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Qiagen presently has a consensus price target of $43.34, indicating a potential upside of 2.52%. Mettler-Toledo International has a consensus price target of $1,461.27, indicating a potential upside of 2.25%. Given Qiagen's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Qiagen is more favorable than Mettler-Toledo International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Qiagen
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
Mettler-Toledo International
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.46

Qiagen has a beta of 0.63, suggesting that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mettler-Toledo International has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Qiagen$2.09B4.17$424.88M$1.9122.13
Mettler-Toledo International$4.03B7.11$869.19M$44.4332.17

70.0% of Qiagen shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.1% of Mettler-Toledo International shares are held by institutional investors. 9.0% of Qiagen shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Mettler-Toledo International shares are held 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.

Mettler-Toledo International has a net margin of 21.91% compared to Qiagen's net margin of 19.49%. Qiagen's return on equity of 14.24% beat Mettler-Toledo International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Qiagen19.49% 14.24% 8.23%
Mettler-Toledo International 21.91%-1,212.14%25.11%

Summary

Mettler-Toledo International beats Qiagen on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Qiagen compare to Medpace?

Medpace (NASDAQ:MEDP) and Qiagen (NYSE:QGEN) are both healthcare companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, valuation, risk, media sentiment, profitability and institutional ownership.

Medpace presently has a consensus target price of $584.18, indicating a potential downside of 1.10%. Qiagen has a consensus target price of $43.34, indicating a potential upside of 2.52%. Given Qiagen's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Qiagen is more favorable than Medpace.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Medpace
0 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.15
Qiagen
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Medpace$2.53B6.52$451.12M$17.0634.62
Qiagen$2.09B4.17$424.88M$1.9122.13

78.0% of Medpace shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.0% of Qiagen shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.5% of Medpace shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.0% of Qiagen 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.

Qiagen has a net margin of 19.49% compared to Medpace's net margin of 17.67%. Medpace's return on equity of 110.15% beat Qiagen's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Medpace17.67% 110.15% 24.84%
Qiagen 19.49%14.24%8.23%

In the previous week, Qiagen had 11 more articles in the media than Medpace. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Qiagen and 10 mentions for Medpace. Medpace's average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat Qiagen's score of 0.77 indicating that Medpace is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Medpace
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Qiagen
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Medpace has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Qiagen has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Medpace beats Qiagen on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Qiagen compare to Revvity?

Qiagen (NYSE:QGEN) and Revvity (NYSE:RVTY) are both healthcare companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, risk and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Revvity had 1 more articles in the media than Qiagen. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Revvity and 21 mentions for Qiagen. Revvity's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Qiagen's score of 0.77 indicating that Revvity is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Qiagen
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Revvity
9 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Qiagen presently has a consensus price target of $43.34, suggesting a potential upside of 2.52%. Revvity has a consensus price target of $108.36, suggesting a potential downside of 5.61%. Given Qiagen's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Qiagen is more favorable than Revvity.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Qiagen
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
Revvity
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

Qiagen pays an annual dividend of $0.35 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Revvity pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Qiagen pays out 18.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Revvity pays out 13.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Qiagen$2.09B4.17$424.88M$1.9122.13
Revvity$2.86B4.48$241.20M$2.1054.67

Qiagen has a net margin of 19.49% compared to Revvity's net margin of 8.16%. Qiagen's return on equity of 14.24% beat Revvity's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Qiagen19.49% 14.24% 8.23%
Revvity 8.16%8.34%5.01%

Qiagen has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Revvity has a beta of 1.07, meaning that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the broader market.

70.0% of Qiagen shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.7% of Revvity shares are held by institutional investors. 9.0% of Qiagen shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Revvity shares are held 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.

Summary

Qiagen beats Revvity on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Qiagen compare to Icon?

Qiagen (NYSE:QGEN) and Icon (NASDAQ:ICLR) are both healthcare companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

Qiagen has a net margin of 19.49% compared to Icon's net margin of 3.99%. Qiagen's return on equity of 14.24% beat Icon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Qiagen19.49% 14.24% 8.23%
Icon 3.99%8.02%4.56%

70.0% of Qiagen shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.6% of Icon shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.0% of Qiagen shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 44.0% of Icon shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Qiagen has a beta of 0.63, suggesting that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Icon has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Qiagen had 6 more articles in the media than Icon. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Qiagen and 15 mentions for Icon. Icon's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Qiagen's score of 0.77 indicating that Icon is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Qiagen
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Icon
9 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Qiagen presently has a consensus price target of $43.34, indicating a potential upside of 2.52%. Icon has a consensus price target of $170.40, indicating a potential upside of 3.58%. Given Icon's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Icon is more favorable than Qiagen.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Qiagen
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
Icon
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.41

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Qiagen$2.09B4.17$424.88M$1.9122.13
Icon$8.25B1.53$229.34M$4.2638.62

Summary

Icon beats Qiagen on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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QGEN vs. The Competition

MetricQiagenLife Sciences Tools & Services IndustryHealthcare SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$8.71B$9.41B$6.98B$24.08B
Dividend Yield0.83%1.46%2.59%3.70%
P/E Ratio21.6662.88270.8630.37
Price / Sales4.17106.23662.7513.03
Price / Cash12.3226.0771.8933.22
Price / Book2.3638.4613.246.88
Net Income$424.88M$56.66B$3.45B$1.06B
7 Day Performance1.73%5.27%4.62%2.89%
1 Month Performance9.01%1.05%-1.59%2.54%
1 Year Performance-16.88%21.93%77.38%20.36%

Qiagen Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
QGEN
Qiagen
3.7953 of 5 stars
$42.28
+1.3%
$43.34
+2.5%
-16.5%$8.71B$2.09B21.665,654
ILMN
Illumina
2.7406 of 5 stars
$198.16
-3.4%
$188.40
-4.9%
+105.1%$31.03B$4.34B36.978,650
MTD
Mettler-Toledo International
3.0046 of 5 stars
$1,446.84
+2.2%
$1,445.36
-0.1%
+16.3%$28.62B$4.03B32.5618,100
MEDP
Medpace
2.9074 of 5 stars
$573.29
-0.7%
$584.18
+1.9%
+35.9%$16.11B$2.53B33.606,200
RVTY
Revvity
2.85 of 5 stars
$115.21
+2.4%
$108.36
-5.9%
+33.3%$12.55B$2.86B55.1211,000

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