Exploring the Growth Potential of NASDAQ:NBIX as It Nears a Breakout.

Groth investors are looking for stocks showing high revenue and EPS growth. We will have a look here to see if NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES INC (NASDAQ:NBIX) is suited for growth investing, while it is forming a base and may be ready to breakout. Investors should of course do their own research, but we spotted NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES INC showing up in our growth with base formation screen, so it may be worth spending some more time on it.

What does the Growth looks like for NASDAQ:NBIX

ChartMill assigns a Growth Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different growth aspects like EPS and Revenue, both in the past as in the future. NASDAQ:NBIX scores a 9 out of 10:

• NBIX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 58.17%, which is quite impressive.
• Measured over the past years, NBIX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 70.09% on average per year.
• Looking at the last year, NBIX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 26.76%.
• NBIX shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 33.13% yearly.
• The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 42.64% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
• The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.

Exploring NASDAQ:NBIX's Health

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:NBIX has achieved a 7 out of 10:

• NBIX has an Altman-Z score of 9.52. This indicates that NBIX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
• With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 9.52, NBIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.75% of the companies in the same industry.
• There is no outstanding debt for NBIX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
• NBIX has a Current Ratio of 2.45. This indicates that NBIX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
• A Quick Ratio of 2.40 indicates that NBIX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.

Analyzing Profitability Metrics

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:NBIX, the assigned 9 is noteworthy for profitability:

• NBIX has a Return On Assets of 7.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NBIX outperforms 96.61% of its industry peers.
• NBIX's Return On Equity of 11.19% is amongst the best of the industry. NBIX outperforms 96.27% of its industry peers.
• NBIX has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NBIX outperforms 96.61% of its industry peers.
• The last Return On Invested Capital (11.21%) for NBIX is above the 3 year average (9.89%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
• With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.23%, NBIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.44% of the companies in the same industry.
• NBIX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.92%, NBIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.95% of the companies in the same industry.
• In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NBIX has grown nicely.
• NBIX has a Gross Margin of 97.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NBIX outperforms 97.46% of its industry peers.

How do we evaluate the setup for NASDAQ:NBIX?

Next to the Technical Rating, the Setup Rating of a stock determines to which extend the stock is consolidating. This score also ranges from 0 to 10 and is updated daily. The setup score evaluates various short term technical indicators. For NASDAQ:NBIX this score is currently 8:

NBIX has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 142.16. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 138.35, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

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Disclaimer

This is not investing advice! The article highlights some of the observations at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and invest based on your own insights.