Don't overlook NASDAQ:CPRX—a stock with solid growth prospects and a reasonable valuation.

CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC (NASDAQ:CPRX) was identified as an affordable growth stock by our stock screener. NASDAQ:CPRX is showing great growth, but also scores well on profitability, solvency and liquidity. At the same time it seems to be priced reasonably. We'll explore this a bit deeper below.

Analyzing Growth Metrics

To evaluate a stock's growth potential, ChartMill utilizes a Growth Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This comprehensive assessment considers various growth aspects, including historical and estimated EPS and revenue growth. NASDAQ:CPRX has achieved a 9 out of 10:

• The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 63.89% over the past year.
• Measured over the past years, CPRX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.48% on average per year.
• Looking at the last year, CPRX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 85.90%.
• CPRX shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 280.39% yearly.
• CPRX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 27.45% yearly.
• CPRX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.42% yearly.

Valuation Analysis for NASDAQ:CPRX

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:CPRX has achieved a 8 out of 10:

• CPRX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPRX is cheaper than 96.11% of the companies in the same industry.
• Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.16, CPRX is valued a bit cheaper.
• Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPRX is valued cheaper than 96.64% of the companies in the same industry.
• When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPRX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.72), we can say CPRX is valued slightly cheaper.
• CPRX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPRX is cheaper than 95.76% of the companies in the same industry.
• Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CPRX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
• The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
• CPRX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
• CPRX's earnings are expected to grow with 34.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.

Health Analysis for NASDAQ:CPRX

Every stock is evaluated by ChartMill, receiving a Health Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This assessment considers different health aspects, including liquidity and solvency, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. NASDAQ:CPRX has achieved a 8 out of 10:

• CPRX has an Altman-Z score of 18.23. This indicates that CPRX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
• CPRX has a Altman-Z score of 18.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPRX outperforms 90.81% of its industry peers.
• CPRX 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 5.14 indicates that CPRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• A Quick Ratio of 4.94 indicates that CPRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.

Profitability Assessment of NASDAQ:CPRX

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:CPRX, the assigned 8 is noteworthy for profitability:

• CPRX has a better Return On Assets (9.64%) than 96.11% of its industry peers.
• CPRX has a better Return On Equity (11.19%) than 95.94% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.83%, CPRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.11% of the companies in the same industry.
• The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPRX is significantly above the industry average of 13.58%.
• The last Return On Invested Capital (10.83%) for CPRX is well below the 3 year average (20.38%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CPRX had better years and this may not be a problem.
• Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.68%, CPRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.29% of the companies in the same industry.
• CPRX's Operating Margin of 19.76% is amongst the best of the industry. CPRX outperforms 96.47% of its industry peers.
• The Gross Margin of CPRX (86.67%) is better than 90.11% of its industry peers.

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