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INCY vs. QGEN: Incyte vs. Qiagen Stock Comparison

How do Incyte (INCY) and Qiagen (QGEN) 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

Incyte (INCY) and Qiagen (QGEN) both fall under the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group, but INCY is classified in Biotechnology while QGEN is classified in Life Sciences Tools & Services.

Company profile comparison for Incyte (INCY) and Qiagen (QGEN)
Profile ItemINCYQGEN
NameIncyte Corp.Qiagen N.V.
Country/RegionUnited StatesNetherlands
GICS SectorHealth CareHealth Care
GICS Industry GroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life SciencesPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnologyLife Sciences Tools & Services
GICS Sub-IndustryBiotechnologyLife Sciences Tools & Services
Market Capitalization24.39 billion USD10.39 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateNovember 4, 1993June 28, 1996
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

INCY
QGEN
GSPC
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Incyte (INCY) vs. Qiagen (QGEN), 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 Incyte (INCY) and Qiagen (QGEN). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Incyte (INCY) and Qiagen (QGEN). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Incyte (INCY) and Qiagen (QGEN)
MetricINCYQGEN
Total Return (1Y)14.06%17.09%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)32.03%10.44%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)12.69%-0.72%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

INCY
QGEN
GSPC
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Incyte (INCY) vs. Qiagen (QGEN), 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 Incyte (INCY) and Qiagen (QGEN). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Incyte (INCY) and Qiagen (QGEN)
MetricINCYQGEN
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)33.19%35.52%
Beta (5Y)0.780.56
Max Drawdown (5Y)-40.50%-41.97%
Avg. Volume (3M)1.58M3.68M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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INCY and QGEN 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 Incyte (INCY) and Qiagen (QGEN)
MetricINCYQGEN
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.290.36
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.460.60

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Incyte (INCY) at 7.84% and Qiagen (QGEN) at 10.81% sit in the top peer quartile for ROE, suggesting each generates more profit from shareholders’ equity than typical industry peers.

INCY

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

7.84%

Max
109.18%
INCY
7.84%
Q3
6.23%
Median
-26.66%
Q1
-64.05%
Min
-167.77%

QGEN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

10.81%

Max
109.18%
QGEN
10.81%
Q3
6.23%
Median
-26.66%
Q1
-64.05%
Min
-167.77%
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Incyte (INCY) vs. Qiagen (QGEN): A comparison of their ROE against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Qiagen (QGEN) at 18.20% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s net margin range — and Incyte (INCY) at 6.71% also retains a top-quartile share.

INCY

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

6.71%

Max
18.05%
INCY
6.71%
Q3
4.78%
Median
0.00%
Q1
-4.14%
Min
-17.05%

QGEN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

18.20%

QGEN
18.20%
Max
18.05%
Q3
4.78%
Median
0.00%
Q1
-4.14%
Min
-17.05%
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Incyte (INCY) vs. Qiagen (QGEN): A comparison of their net margin against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Incyte (INCY) at 33.72% and Qiagen (QGEN) at 27.75% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.

INCY

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

33.72%

Max
83.12%
INCY
33.72%
Q3
14.77%
Median
0.00%
Q1
-78.82%
Min
-207.40%

QGEN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

27.75%

Max
83.12%
QGEN
27.75%
Q3
14.77%
Median
0.00%
Q1
-78.82%
Min
-207.40%
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Incyte (INCY) vs. Qiagen (QGEN): A comparison of their operating margin against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Incyte (INCY) and Qiagen (QGEN)
MetricINCYQGEN
ROE (TTM)7.84%10.81%
ROA (TTM)17.78%5.68%
Net Margin (TTM)6.71%18.20%
Operating Margin (TTM)33.72%27.75%
Gross Margin (TTM)56.02%67.06%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Incyte (INCY) at 21.22% and Qiagen (QGEN) at 5.65% 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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Incyte (INCY) vs. Qiagen (QGEN): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both Incyte (INCY) at 4,173.33% and Qiagen (QGEN) at 409.76% grew per-share earnings faster than their entire industry benchmark ranges for EPS growth — a strong showing on both sides, though a depressed base year can exaggerate the percentage, so the level of earnings matters too.

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Incyte (INCY) vs. Qiagen (QGEN): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Incyte (INCY) and Qiagen (QGEN)
MetricINCYQGEN
Revenue Growth (YoY)21.22%5.65%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)14.84%-0.81%
EPS Growth (YoY)4,173.33%409.76%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)61.56%-0.19%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Incyte (INCY) at 3.84 and Qiagen (QGEN) at 2.63 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

INCY

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

3.84

Max
25.13
Q3
12.13
Median
5.52
INCY
3.84
Q1
2.47
Min
0.10

QGEN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

2.63

Max
25.13
Q3
12.13
Median
5.52
QGEN
2.63
Q1
2.47
Min
0.10
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Incyte (INCY) vs. Qiagen (QGEN): A comparison of their current ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Incyte (INCY) at 0.01 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Qiagen (QGEN) at 0.47 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.

INCY

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

0.01

Max
1.42
Q3
0.65
Median
0.15
Q1
0.02
INCY
0.01
Min
0.00

QGEN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

0.47

Max
1.42
Q3
0.65
QGEN
0.47
Median
0.15
Q1
0.02
Min
0.00
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Incyte (INCY) vs. Qiagen (QGEN): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Incyte (INCY) and Qiagen (QGEN)
MetricINCYQGEN
Current Ratio (MRQ)3.842.63
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.010.47
Net Debt / EBITDA-1.881.08

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Incyte (INCY) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Qiagen (QGEN) reports a yield of 0.71%, ranking against industry peers normally.

INCY

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

0.00%

INCY
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

QGEN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

0.71%

QGEN
0.71%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Incyte (INCY) vs. Qiagen (QGEN): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Incyte (INCY) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Qiagen (QGEN) reports a payout of 18.21%, ranking against industry peers normally.

INCY

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

0.00%

INCY
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

QGEN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

18.21%

QGEN
18.21%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Incyte (INCY) vs. Qiagen (QGEN): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Incyte (INCY) and Qiagen (QGEN)
MetricINCYQGEN
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.71%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%18.21%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Qiagen (QGEN) at 27.21 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Incyte (INCY) at 61.05 sits in the richer quartile — INCY needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.

INCY

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

61.05

Max
85.34
INCY
61.05
Q3
43.46
Median
26.69
Q1
13.30
Min
0.07

QGEN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

27.21

Max
85.34
Q3
43.46
QGEN
27.21
Median
26.69
Q1
13.30
Min
0.07
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Incyte (INCY) vs. Qiagen (QGEN): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Incyte (INCY) at 4.06 and Qiagen (QGEN) at 4.91 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

INCY

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

4.06

Max
58.18
Q3
25.77
Median
7.30
INCY
4.06
Q1
3.01
Min
0.01

QGEN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

4.91

Max
58.18
Q3
25.77
Median
7.30
QGEN
4.91
Q1
3.01
Min
0.01
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Incyte (INCY) vs. Qiagen (QGEN): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

On P/B ratio, both Incyte (INCY) at 4.33 and Qiagen (QGEN) at 2.99 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

INCY

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

4.33

Max
13.53
Q3
6.54
INCY
4.33
Median
3.25
Q1
1.69
Min
-5.59

QGEN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

2.99

Max
13.53
Q3
6.54
Median
3.25
QGEN
2.99
Q1
1.69
Min
-5.59
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Incyte (INCY) vs. Qiagen (QGEN): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Incyte (INCY) and Qiagen (QGEN)
MetricINCYQGEN
P/E Ratio (TTM)61.0527.21
P/S Ratio (TTM)4.064.91
P/B Ratio (MRQ)4.332.99
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)5.28%3.62%