AMGN vs AZN
Amgen and AstraZeneca PLC, both Healthcare
AstraZeneca PLC is the larger company at $271B against $182B. On trailing earnings AMGN is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 27.4 against 27.4, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year AMGN returned +59% against +13% for AZN.
| Figure | AMGN | AZN |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $440 | $166 |
| Market cap | $182B | $271B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 27.4 | 27.4 |
| Dividend yield | 2.2% | n/a |
| 1-year return | +59% | +13% |
| 5-year return | +113% | +61% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Amgen
Revenue of $10B in Q2 2026, net income $2.4B. Its largest reported line is Other Products, 17% of the disclosed total.
AstraZeneca PLC
Revenue of $31B in H2 2025, net income $4.9B.
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