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MTD vs. REGN: Mettler-Toledo vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Stock Comparison

How do Mettler-Toledo (MTD) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) 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

Mettler-Toledo (MTD) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) both fall under the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group, but MTD is classified in Life Sciences Tools & Services while REGN is classified in Biotechnology.

Company profile comparison for Mettler-Toledo (MTD) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN)
Profile ItemMTDREGN
NameMettler-Toledo International Inc.Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Country/RegionSwitzerlandUnited States
GICS SectorHealth CareHealth Care
GICS Industry GroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life SciencesPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & ServicesBiotechnology
GICS Sub-IndustryLife Sciences Tools & ServicesBiotechnology
Market Capitalization34.25 billion USD93.55 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaq
Listing DateNovember 14, 1997April 2, 1991
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

MTD
REGN
GSPC
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Mettler-Toledo (MTD) vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN), 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 Mettler-Toledo (MTD) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Mettler-Toledo (MTD) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Mettler-Toledo (MTD) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN)
MetricMTDREGN
Total Return (1Y)21.58%40.87%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)19.54%5.15%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)2.36%8.58%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

MTD
REGN
GSPC
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Mettler-Toledo (MTD) vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN), 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 Mettler-Toledo (MTD) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Mettler-Toledo (MTD) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN)
MetricMTDREGN
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)31.70%34.08%
Beta (5Y)1.150.10
Max Drawdown (5Y)-43.47%-59.69%
Avg. Volume (3M)197.80K772.95K

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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MTD and REGN 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 Mettler-Toledo (MTD) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN)
MetricMTDREGN
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.551.07
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.751.70

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Capital efficiency shows on one side only: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) earns 14.95% on shareholders’ equity, ranked against its industry; Mettler-Toledo (MTD) has no ROE this period.

MTD

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

--

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

REGN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

14.95%

Max
109.18%
REGN
14.95%
Q3
6.23%
Median
-26.66%
Q1
-64.05%
Min
-167.77%
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Mettler-Toledo (MTD) vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN): MTD does not report ROE, so it has no value marker; REGN is benchmarked against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Mettler-Toledo (MTD) at 22.25% and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) at 28.51% keep an unusually large share of revenue as bottom-line profit — each net margin clears its industry’s benchmark range.

MTD

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

22.25%

MTD
22.25%
Max
18.05%
Q3
4.78%
Median
0.00%
Q1
-4.14%
Min
-17.05%

REGN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

28.51%

REGN
28.51%
Max
18.05%
Q3
4.78%
Median
0.00%
Q1
-4.14%
Min
-17.05%
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Mettler-Toledo (MTD) vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN): A comparison of their net margin against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Mettler-Toledo (MTD) at 28.70% and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) at 40.46% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.

MTD

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

28.70%

Max
83.12%
MTD
28.70%
Q3
14.77%
Median
0.00%
Q1
-78.82%
Min
-207.40%

REGN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

40.46%

Max
83.12%
REGN
40.46%
Q3
14.77%
Median
0.00%
Q1
-78.82%
Min
-207.40%
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Mettler-Toledo (MTD) vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN): A comparison of their operating margin against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Mettler-Toledo (MTD) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN)
MetricMTDREGN
ROE (TTM)--14.95%
ROA (TTM)20.09%7.59%
Net Margin (TTM)22.25%28.51%
Operating Margin (TTM)28.70%40.46%
Gross Margin (TTM)59.16%46.73%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Mettler-Toledo (MTD) at 3.98% and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) at 0.99% 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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Mettler-Toledo (MTD) vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both Mettler-Toledo (MTD) at 3.88% and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) at 8.19% land near their industries' usual EPS growth ranges, so bottom-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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Mettler-Toledo (MTD) vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Mettler-Toledo (MTD) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN)
MetricMTDREGN
Revenue Growth (YoY)3.98%0.99%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)0.90%5.62%
EPS Growth (YoY)3.88%8.19%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)3.06%2.77%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) at 3.35 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Mettler-Toledo (MTD) at 1.10 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for MTD.

MTD

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

1.10

Max
25.13
Q3
12.13
Median
5.52
Q1
2.47
MTD
1.10
Min
0.10

REGN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

3.35

Max
25.13
Q3
12.13
Median
5.52
REGN
3.35
Q1
2.47
Min
0.10
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Mettler-Toledo (MTD) vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN): A comparison of their current ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) at 0.08 is near its industry mid-range for debt-to-equity ratio, while Mettler-Toledo (MTD) at 26.06 sits above its benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

MTD

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

26.06

MTD
26.06
Max
1.42
Q3
0.65
Median
0.15
Q1
0.02
Min
0.00

REGN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

0.08

Max
1.42
Q3
0.65
Median
0.15
REGN
0.08
Q1
0.02
Min
0.00
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Mettler-Toledo (MTD) vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Mettler-Toledo (MTD) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN)
MetricMTDREGN
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.103.35
Debt / Equity (MRQ)26.060.08
Net Debt / EBITDA1.58-1.17

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Mettler-Toledo (MTD) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) reports a yield of 0.41%, ranking against industry peers normally.

MTD

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

0.00%

MTD
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

REGN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

0.41%

REGN
0.41%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Mettler-Toledo (MTD) vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Mettler-Toledo (MTD) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) reports a payout of 8.18%, ranking against industry peers normally.

MTD

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

0.00%

MTD
0.00%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

REGN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

8.18%

REGN
8.18%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Mettler-Toledo (MTD) vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Mettler-Toledo (MTD) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN)
MetricMTDREGN
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.41%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%8.18%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both Mettler-Toledo (MTD) at 37.38 and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) at 19.99 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.

MTD

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

37.38

Max
85.34
Q3
43.46
MTD
37.38
Median
26.69
Q1
13.30
Min
0.07

REGN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

19.99

Max
85.34
Q3
43.46
Median
26.69
REGN
19.99
Q1
13.30
Min
0.07
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Mettler-Toledo (MTD) vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN): 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 Mettler-Toledo (MTD) at 8.16 and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) at 5.54 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

MTD

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

8.16

Max
58.18
Q3
25.77
MTD
8.16
Median
7.30
Q1
3.01
Min
0.01

REGN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

5.54

Max
58.18
Q3
25.77
Median
7.30
REGN
5.54
Q1
3.01
Min
0.01
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Mettler-Toledo (MTD) vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) at 2.71 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while Mettler-Toledo (MTD) at 442.71 prices above its benchmark range — MTD looks rich relative to book.

MTD

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

442.71

MTD
442.71
Max
13.53
Q3
6.54
Median
3.25
Q1
1.69
Min
-5.59

REGN

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group

2.71

Max
13.53
Q3
6.54
Median
3.25
REGN
2.71
Q1
1.69
Min
-5.59
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Mettler-Toledo (MTD) vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Mettler-Toledo (MTD) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN)
MetricMTDREGN
P/E Ratio (TTM)37.3819.99
P/S Ratio (TTM)8.165.54
P/B Ratio (MRQ)442.712.71
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)1.97%2.76%