Why NASDAQ:NBIX Is a Standout High-Growth Stock in a Consolidation Phase.

In this article, we'll take a closer look at NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES INC (NASDAQ:NBIX) as a potential candidate for growth investing. While it's important for investors to conduct their own research, NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES INC has piqued our interest by appearing on our strong growth and breakout radar. Let's explore further.

How do we evaluate the Growth for NASDAQ:NBIX?

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

How We Gauge Health for NASDAQ:NBIX

ChartMill assigns a proprietary Health Rating to each stock. The score is computed by evaluating various liquidity and solvency ratios and ranges from 0 to 10. NASDAQ:NBIX was assigned a score of 7 for health:

• NBIX has an Altman-Z score of 9.35. This indicates that NBIX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
• NBIX's Altman-Z score of 9.35 is amongst the best of the industry. NBIX outperforms 85.30% of its industry peers.
• 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.
• NBIX has a Quick Ratio of 2.40. This indicates that NBIX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.

Profitability Insights: NASDAQ:NBIX

Discover ChartMill's exclusive Profitability Rating, a proprietary metric that assesses stocks on a scale of 0 to 10. It takes into consideration various profitability ratios and margins, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. Notably, NASDAQ:NBIX has achieved a 9:

• With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.68%, NBIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.75% of the companies in the same industry.
• Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.19%, NBIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.41% of the companies in the same industry.
• Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.21%, NBIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.92% of the companies in the same industry.
• 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 96.92% of the companies in the same industry.
• NBIX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• NBIX's Operating Margin of 20.92% is amongst the best of the industry. NBIX outperforms 97.09% of its industry peers.
• NBIX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• With an excellent Gross Margin value of 97.90%, NBIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.12% of the companies in the same industry.

How does the Setup look for NASDAQ:NBIX

ChartMill also assign a Setup Rating to every stock. With this score it is determined to what extend the stock has been trading in a range in the recent days and weeks. This score also ranges from 0 to 10 and is updated daily. The setup score evaluates various short term technical indicators. NASDAQ:NBIX scores a 8 out of 10:

Besides having an excellent technical rating, NBIX also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 138.55. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 131.29, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

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Keep in mind

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.