iShares MSCI South Africa ETF vs Sanofi SA — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $63.07, while Sanofi SA trades at $43.69 (market cap $103.94B). The key difference: Sanofi SA pays a 5.54% dividend while iShares MSCI South Africa ETF pays none, and iShares MSCI South Africa ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Sanofi SA nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EZA | SNY | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Health |
52-Week High | $81.60 | $52.34 |
52-Week Low | $53.05 | $41.33 |
Market Cap | — | $103.94B |
Enterprise Value | — | $120.43B |
Dividend Yield | — | 5.54% |
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Sanofi (SNY) trades at $43.18, down 1.86% on the day, with a bearish technical signal despite recent earnings beats. The company shows strong profitability with 71.92% gross margins and 15.95% net income margin, supported by recent FDA approvals for Sarclisa and other pipeline developments. Cash flow remains positive at $49 million for 2025, though net cash flow has declined from previous years.
Investment outlook is mixed with analyst consensus leaning neutral (44% buy, 52% hold) amid regulatory scrutiny from EU antitrust probes. Key opportunities include Dupixent's growth and new drug approvals, while risks involve competition and patent expirations. The stock trades at reasonable valuations with P/E of 19.37 and P/B of 1.26.
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EZA is a country-specific ETF that tracks the South African equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-cap companies across key sectors like materials and financials, with top holdings such as AngloGold Ashanti and Naspers.
Read more on EZA →Sanofi develops and markets drugs with a concentration in oncology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and vaccines. However, the company's decision in late 2019 to pull back from the cardio-metabolic area will likely reduce the firm's footprint in this large therapeutic area. The company offers a diverse array of drugs with its highest revenue generator, Dupixent, representing just over 10% of total sales, but profits are shared with Regeneron. About 30% of total revenue comes from the United States and 25% from Europe. Emerging markets represent the majority of the remainder of revenue.
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