Head to head · SEC data as of September 11, 2026

Amgen vs Gilead: which has the stronger fundamentals?

Amgen

75

Quality score · out of 100

Gilead

54

Quality score · out of 100

Amgen comes in ahead: a quality score of 75 versus 54 for Gilead. Amgen wins on net margin (23% vs -10.6%), ROE (74.8% vs -27.4%) and revenue growth (7.6% vs 3.9%). Gilead answers with cash generation (FCF) (42.5% vs 26.7%) and less debt (-10.85× vs 2.69×).

The metrics, head to head

MetricAmgenGilead
Quality score (0-100)7554
Net margin23%-10.6%
Gross margin
ROE74.8%-27.4%
Net debt/EBITDA2.69×-10.85×
FCF margin26.7%42.5%
Revenue growth (annualized)7.6%3.9%
Earnings growth (annualized)5%

TTM metrics with official SEC data, refreshed daily. Bold green marks the winner of each metric. A dash means the metric doesn't apply or isn't reliable.

What each one does

Amgen. Amgen is one of the world's largest biotech companies. It specializes in biologic medicines —made from living cells— for serious diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular or inflammatory conditions. It has a broad portfolio and a strong dividend.

Gilead. Gilead Sciences is a large U.S. biotech. Its historic business is antivirals: it leads HIV treatment and revolutionized the cure for hepatitis C. It's now trying to diversify into oncology to depend less on a single area.

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What this comparison doesn't tell you

The score measures business quality, not whether the stock is cheap or expensive: the better company can be the worse investment if you overpay. For the valuation verdict, enter each one's current price in the analyzer:

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Frequently asked questions

Who has the stronger fundamentals today, Amgen or Gilead?

By the StockSemáforo model (profitability, growth and financial strength, built on official SEC data), Amgen scores higher: 75 versus 54 out of 100. The score is recomputed nightly with the latest filings.

Does that make Amgen the better investment?

No. The score measures business quality, not valuation: an excellent company can trade at an excessive price and be a poor investment at that price. To find out whether it's cheap or expensive, enter its current quote in the StockSemáforo analyzer.

Who's behind the methodology and model · how the score is computed

Data: official SEC filings (EDGAR) · Recomputed on September 11, 2026

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