Our stock screening tool has identified HALOZYME THERAPEUTICS INC (NASDAQ:HALO) as an undervalued gem with strong fundamentals. NASDAQ:HALO boasts decent financial health and profitability while maintaining an attractive price point. We'll break it down further.
Valuation Analysis for NASDAQ:HALO
ChartMill employs its own Valuation Rating system for all stocks. This score, ranging from 0 to 10, is determined by evaluating different valuation factors, including price to earnings and free cash flow, both in absolute terms and relative to the market and industry. NASDAQ:HALO has earned a 9 for valuation:
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HALO indicates a rather cheap valuation: HALO is cheaper than 97.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HALO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 31.24, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- HALO is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.37.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HALO indicates a rather cheap valuation: HALO is cheaper than 97.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.44. HALO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HALO is valued cheaper than 96.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HALO is valued cheaper than 97.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- HALO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- HALO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- HALO's earnings are expected to grow with 32.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
Looking at the Profitability
ChartMill's Profitability Rating offers a unique perspective on stock analysis, providing scores from 0 to 10. These ratings consider a wide range of profitability metrics and margins, both in comparison to industry peers and on their own merits. For NASDAQ:HALO, the assigned 7 is a significant indicator of profitability:
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 17.12%, HALO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 116.53%, HALO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- HALO's Return On Invested Capital of 17.85% is amongst the best of the industry. HALO outperforms 98.06% of its industry peers.
- HALO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.78%. This is above the industry average of 13.75%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (17.78%) for HALO is below the current ROIC(17.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 38.62%, HALO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 46.33%, HALO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- HALO has a Gross Margin of 79.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HALO outperforms 86.97% of its industry peers.
Unpacking NASDAQ:HALO's Health Rating
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:HALO has achieved a 7 out of 10:
- HALO has an Altman-Z score of 4.12. This indicates that HALO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- HALO has a better Altman-Z score (4.12) than 77.82% of its industry peers.
- HALO has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.68. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HALO would need 3.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.68, HALO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- HALO has a Current Ratio of 7.41. This indicates that HALO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- HALO's Current ratio of 7.41 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HALO outperforms 69.19% of its industry peers.
- HALO has a Quick Ratio of 6.21. This indicates that HALO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- HALO has a better Quick ratio (6.21) than 62.85% of its industry peers.
ChartMill's Evaluation of Growth
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:HALO has received a 8 out of 10:
- HALO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 34.57%, which is quite impressive.
- HALO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 45.64% yearly.
- HALO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.88%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 40.42% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
- HALO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.47% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.95% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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Disclaimer
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