While growth is established for NASDAQ:CORT, the stock's valuation remains reasonable.

Uncover the potential of CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC (NASDAQ:CORT), a growth stock that our stock screener found to be reasonably priced. NASDAQ:CORT is excelling in growth aspects, maintaining a healthy financial position, and still offers an attractive valuation. We'll examine each aspect in detail.

Growth Analysis for NASDAQ:CORT

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 a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 20.03%.
• Measured over the past years, CORT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.94% on average per year.
• CORT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 28.28% yearly.
• Based on estimates for the next years, CORT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.98% on average per year.
• The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

Deciphering NASDAQ:CORT's Valuation Rating

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 6 out of 10:

• 83.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CORT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
• 81.12% 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 rather cheap valuation: CORT is cheaper than 80.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• CORT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CORT is cheaper than 83.16% of the companies in the same industry.
• CORT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
• A more expensive valuation may be justified as CORT's earnings are expected to grow with 29.87% in the coming years.

Assessing Health Metrics for NASDAQ:CORT

ChartMill employs its own Health Rating for stock assessment. This rating, ranging from 0 to 10, is calculated by examining various liquidity and solvency ratios. In the case of NASDAQ:CORT, the assigned 9 reflects its health status:

• CORT has an Altman-Z score of 15.20. This indicates that CORT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
• Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 15.20, CORT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.35% of the companies in the same industry.
• CORT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
• A Current Ratio of 4.39 indicates that CORT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• CORT has a Current ratio of 4.39. This is in the better half of the industry: CORT outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
• A Quick Ratio of 4.31 indicates that CORT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• CORT has a Quick ratio of 4.31. This is in the better half of the industry: CORT outperforms 61.73% of its industry peers.

How do we evaluate the Profitability for NASDAQ:CORT?

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

• CORT has a better Return On Assets (17.08%) than 96.94% of its industry peers.
• The Return On Equity of CORT (20.95%) is better than 92.35% of its industry peers.
• CORT has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CORT outperforms 95.41% of its industry peers.
• The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CORT is significantly above the industry average of 16.40%.
• CORT has a better Profit Margin (22.01%) than 93.88% of its industry peers.
• CORT's Operating Margin of 22.26% is amongst the best of the industry. CORT outperforms 89.80% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.66%, CORT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.49% of the companies in the same industry.

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Disclaimer

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