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EXEL vs. TEVA: Exelixis vs. Teva Pharmaceutical Stock Comparison

How do Exelixis (EXEL) and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Exelixis (EXEL) and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) both fall under the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group, but EXEL is classified in Biotechnology while TEVA is classified in Pharmaceuticals.

Exelixis (EXEL) trades as ordinary local shares, while Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for Exelixis (EXEL) and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA)
Profile ItemEXELTEVA
NameExelixis Inc.Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR
Country/RegionUnited StatesIsrael
GICS SectorHealth CareHealth Care
GICS Industry GroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life SciencesPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnologyPharmaceuticals
GICS Sub-IndustryBiotechnologyPharmaceuticals
Market Capitalization16.98 billion USD49.72 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateApril 17, 2000February 16, 1982
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

EXEL
TEVA
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Exelixis (EXEL) vs. Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Exelixis (EXEL) and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Exelixis (EXEL) and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Exelixis (EXEL) and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA)
MetricEXELTEVA
Total Return (1Y)74.98%79.58%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)50.33%69.94%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)31.10%35.86%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

EXEL
TEVA
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Exelixis (EXEL) vs. Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Exelixis (EXEL) and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Exelixis (EXEL) and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA)
MetricEXELTEVA
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)34.17%33.95%
Beta (5Y)0.410.96
Max Drawdown (5Y)-35.41%-43.70%
Avg. Volume (3M)2.33M5.91M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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EXEL and TEVA are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Exelixis (EXEL) and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA)
MetricEXELTEVA
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)2.072.22
Sortino Ratio (1Y)3.233.94

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Exelixis (EXEL) at 44.32% and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) at 6.65% sit in the top peer quartile for ROE, suggesting each generates more profit from shareholders’ equity than typical industry peers.

EXEL

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

44.32%

Max
109.18%
EXEL
44.32%
Q3
6.23%
Median
-26.66%
Q1
-64.05%
Min
-167.77%

TEVA

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

6.65%

Max
109.18%
TEVA
6.65%
Q3
6.23%
Median
-26.66%
Q1
-64.05%
Min
-167.77%
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Exelixis (EXEL) vs. Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA): A comparison of their ROE against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Exelixis (EXEL) at 35.45% converts revenue to bottom-line profit above its industry’s benchmark range, while Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) at 2.94% keeps roughly the typical share for its industry.

EXEL

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

35.45%

EXEL
35.45%
Max
18.05%
Q3
4.78%
Median
0.00%
Q1
-4.14%
Min
-17.05%

TEVA

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

2.94%

Max
18.05%
Q3
4.78%
TEVA
2.94%
Median
0.00%
Q1
-4.14%
Min
-17.05%
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Exelixis (EXEL) vs. Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA): A comparison of their net margin against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Exelixis (EXEL) at 40.75% and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) at 27.40% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.

EXEL

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

40.75%

Max
83.12%
EXEL
40.75%
Q3
14.77%
Median
0.00%
Q1
-78.82%
Min
-207.40%

TEVA

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

27.40%

Max
83.12%
TEVA
27.40%
Q3
14.77%
Median
0.00%
Q1
-78.82%
Min
-207.40%
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Exelixis (EXEL) vs. Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA): A comparison of their operating margin against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Exelixis (EXEL) and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA)
MetricEXELTEVA
ROE (TTM)44.32%6.65%
ROA (TTM)23.52%5.35%
Net Margin (TTM)35.45%2.94%
Operating Margin (TTM)40.75%27.40%
Gross Margin (TTM)96.26%53.51%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Exelixis (EXEL) at 6.98% and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) at 4.31% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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Exelixis (EXEL) vs. Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Only one side can be read here: Exelixis (EXEL) reports EPS growth of 57.95%, ranked against its industry; Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) has no EPS growth figure this period.

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Exelixis (EXEL) vs. Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Exelixis (EXEL) and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA)
MetricEXELTEVA
Revenue Growth (YoY)6.98%4.31%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)12.93%4.96%
EPS Growth (YoY)57.95%--
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)70.59%--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Exelixis (EXEL) at 3.21 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) at 0.95 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for TEVA.

EXEL

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

3.21

Max
25.13
Q3
12.13
Median
5.52
EXEL
3.21
Q1
2.47
Min
0.10

TEVA

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

0.95

Max
25.13
Q3
12.13
Median
5.52
Q1
2.47
TEVA
0.95
Min
0.10
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Exelixis (EXEL) vs. Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA): A comparison of their current ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Exelixis (EXEL) at 0.09 is near its industry mid-range for debt-to-equity ratio, while Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) at 2.13 sits above its benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

EXEL

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

0.09

Max
1.42
Q3
0.65
Median
0.15
EXEL
0.09
Q1
0.02
Min
0.00

TEVA

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

2.13

TEVA
2.13
Max
1.42
Q3
0.65
Median
0.15
Q1
0.02
Min
0.00
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Exelixis (EXEL) vs. Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Exelixis (EXEL) and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA)
MetricEXELTEVA
Current Ratio (MRQ)3.210.95
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.092.13
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.712.93

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Neither Exelixis (EXEL) nor Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

EXEL

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

0.00%

EXEL
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TEVA

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

0.00%

TEVA
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Exelixis (EXEL) vs. Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Neither Exelixis (EXEL) nor Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

EXEL

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

0.00%

EXEL
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TEVA

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

0.00%

TEVA
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Exelixis (EXEL) vs. Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Exelixis (EXEL) and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA)
MetricEXELTEVA
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Exelixis (EXEL) at 20.83 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) at 99.09 sits above its peer range — an unusually expensive price for TEVA’s trailing earnings.

EXEL

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

20.83

Max
85.34
Q3
43.46
Median
26.69
EXEL
20.83
Q1
13.30
Min
0.07

TEVA

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

99.09

TEVA
99.09
Max
85.34
Q3
43.46
Median
26.69
Q1
13.30
Min
0.07
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Exelixis (EXEL) vs. Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) at 2.89 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while Exelixis (EXEL) at 6.80 prices around its industry’s middle — TEVA costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

EXEL

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

6.80

Max
58.18
Q3
25.77
Median
7.30
EXEL
6.80
Q1
3.01
Min
0.01

TEVA

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

2.89

Max
58.18
Q3
25.77
Median
7.30
Q1
3.01
TEVA
2.89
Min
0.01
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Exelixis (EXEL) vs. Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) at 6.23 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Exelixis (EXEL) at 9.28 carries an above-peer premium to book — EXEL is pricier on assets.

EXEL

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

9.28

Max
13.53
EXEL
9.28
Q3
6.54
Median
3.25
Q1
1.69
Min
-5.59

TEVA

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

6.23

Max
13.53
Q3
6.54
TEVA
6.23
Median
3.25
Q1
1.69
Min
-5.59
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Exelixis (EXEL) vs. Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Exelixis (EXEL) and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA)
MetricEXELTEVA
P/E Ratio (TTM)20.8399.09
P/S Ratio (TTM)6.802.89
P/B Ratio (MRQ)9.286.23
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)4.47%3.00%