LLY vs JNJ
By Alex · Tickerpine
Eli Lilly and Company vs Johnson & Johnson, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LLY | JNJ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,183.46 | $271.22 |
| Market cap | $1.06T | $653.61B |
| P/E ratio | 39.7 | 31.5 |
| ROE | 102.29% | 25.74% |
| Profit margin | 33.53% | 21.48% |
| Revenue growth | 47.70% | 6.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.58% | 1.98% |
| Beta | 0.50 | 0.23 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LLY vs JNJ in plain English
- LLY is the bigger company — about 1.6× the market cap of JNJ.
- JNJ is cheaper on earnings (P/E 31.5 vs 39.7).
- LLY earns a higher return on equity (102% vs 26%).
- LLY is growing revenue faster (48% vs 7%).
- JNJ has the higher dividend yield (1.98% vs 0.58%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LLY return calculator
See what $1,000 in Eli Lilly and Company would be worth today.
JNJ return calculator
See what $1,000 in Johnson & Johnson would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.