Despite its growth, NASDAQ:CORT remains within the realm of affordability.

Our stock screening tool has pinpointed CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC (NASDAQ:CORT) as a growth stock that isn't overvalued. NASDAQ:CORT is excelling in various growth indicators while maintaining a solid financial footing. Furthermore, it remains attractively priced. Let's delve into the specifics below.

Deciphering NASDAQ:CORT's Growth Rating

A key component of ChartMill's stock assessment is the Growth Rating, which spans from 0 to 10. This rating evaluates diverse growth factors, such as EPS and revenue growth, considering both past performance and future projections. NASDAQ:CORT has received a 7 out of 10:

• CORT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.94% yearly.
• Looking at the last year, CORT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.22% in the last year.
• Measured over the past years, CORT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 20.34% on average per year.
• Based on estimates for the next years, CORT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.15% on average per year.
• The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
• The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

Valuation Analysis for NASDAQ:CORT

To assess a stock's valuation, ChartMill utilizes a Valuation Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This comprehensive assessment considers various valuation aspects, comparing price to earnings and cash flows, while factoring in profitability and growth. NASDAQ:CORT has achieved a 5 out of 10:

• 80.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CORT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
• 77.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CORT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
• Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CORT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CORT is cheaper than 79.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CORT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
• The excellent profitability rating of CORT may justify a higher PE ratio.
• A more expensive valuation may be justified as CORT's earnings are expected to grow with 15.62% in the coming years.

Assessing Health Metrics for NASDAQ:CORT

ChartMill utilizes a Health Rating to assess stocks, scoring them on a scale of 0 to 10. This rating takes into account a variety of liquidity and solvency ratios, both in absolute terms and in comparison to industry peers. NASDAQ:CORT has earned a 8 out of 10:

• An Altman-Z score of 19.85 indicates that CORT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
• The Altman-Z score of CORT (19.85) is better than 93.78% of its industry peers.
• CORT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
• CORT has a Current Ratio of 4.65. This indicates that CORT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
• Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.65, CORT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
• CORT has a Quick Ratio of 4.57. This indicates that CORT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
• The Quick ratio of CORT (4.57) is better than 60.77% of its industry peers.

A Closer Look at Profitability for NASDAQ:CORT

ChartMill employs its own Profitability Rating system for stock evaluation. This score, ranging from 0 to 10, is derived from an analysis of diverse profitability metrics and margins. In the case of NASDAQ:CORT, the assigned 8 is noteworthy for profitability:

• With an excellent Return On Assets value of 18.03%, CORT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.78% of the companies in the same industry.
• With an excellent Return On Equity value of 22.44%, CORT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.34% of the companies in the same industry.
• Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 20.31%, CORT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.69% of the companies in the same industry.
• Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CORT is significantly above the industry average of 15.23%.
• CORT has a Profit Margin of 22.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CORT outperforms 93.78% of its industry peers.
• The Operating Margin of CORT (23.09%) is better than 90.43% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.65%, CORT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.61% of the companies in the same industry.

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