ILMN vs QGEN
ILMN: Illumina provides the essential genetic sequencing and array platforms that power modern genomic research and clinical diagnostics. QGEN: QIAGEN provides essential sample and assay technologies used by laboratories worldwide to extract and analyze molecular information from biological samples.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | ILMN | QGEN | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-10-08 close | $264.57 | $44.53 | |
| Market cap | $40.0B | $8.9B | |
| P/E as of 2026-10-08 | 49.18 | 23.58 | QGEN lower |
| Net margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | +19.6% | +20.3% | QGEN higher |
| Gross margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | +66.1% | +62.2% | ILMN higher |
| Operating margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | +18.6% | +22.3% | QGEN higher |
| ROE FY2025, SEC XBRL | +31.2% | +11.2% | ILMN higher |
| ROA FY2025, SEC XBRL | +12.8% | +6.8% | ILMN higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-09-02 | 0.70 | 0.49 | QGEN lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-09-02 | +4.9% | +4.8% | ILMN higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | -1.4% | -0.8% | QGEN higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-09-02 | n/a | +0.8% | |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 0 | 1 | QGEN higher |
| Beta as of 2026-09-02 | 1.01 | 0.50 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-10-08 close | +170.6% | -6.8% | ILMN higher |
Fundamentals: SEC XBRL company filings for the figures marked with a fiscal year, and market data, as of 2026-09-02 for the rest. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-10-08.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.