Sunday, February 9, 2014

The Motley Fool: Sanofi SA Looks Like One Of The Better Bargains In Big Pharma

Even with the recent weakness in the market, there is no surfeit of cheap pharma stocks. Maybe it's not so surprising that Sanofi (NYSE: SNY  ) , a company which has taken a different path than most of its Big Pharma peers, stands out as an exception. Sanofi has not concentrated so keenly on the oncology or anti-inflammatory spaces, and the company has a sizable direct presence in many emerging markets.

While Sanofi's guidance for 2014 was both disappointing and short on details, I think these shares are worth consideration. Strong franchises in diabetes, rare diseases, and vaccines generate good cash flow, and a broad pipeline gives the company a more diversified business mix. My growth expectations are higher than for most pharma companies, but I believe the shares ought to trade in the $50's today.

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Sanofi SA Looks Like One Of The Better Bargains In Big Pharma

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