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ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ACAD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ACAD - US0042251084 - Common Stock

25.04 USD
+0.23 (+0.93%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 8:11:28 PM
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After Hours: 11/28/2025, 8:11:28 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, ACAD scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ACAD was compared to 533 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. ACAD is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. ACAD is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ACAD was profitable.
In the past year ACAD had a positive cash flow from operations.
ACAD had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ACAD had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ACAD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFACAD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -50M -100M -150M -200M -250M

1.2 Ratios

ACAD's Return On Assets of 19.63% is amongst the best of the industry. ACAD outperforms 96.81% of its industry peers.
ACAD has a better Return On Equity (28.47%) than 97.37% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ACAD (7.66%) is better than 93.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.63%
ROE 28.47%
ROIC 7.66%
ROA(3y)-13.43%
ROA(5y)-20.05%
ROE(3y)-13.54%
ROE(5y)-23.31%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ACAD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACAD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

ACAD's Profit Margin of 24.94% is amongst the best of the industry. ACAD outperforms 95.31% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.02%, ACAD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.37% of the companies in the same industry.
ACAD has a Gross Margin of 91.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACAD outperforms 92.50% of its industry peers.
ACAD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.02%
PM (TTM) 24.94%
GM 91.92%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.57%
GM growth 5Y2.57%
ACAD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACAD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50K -100K -150K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ACAD is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ACAD has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ACAD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ACAD has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
ACAD Yearly Shares OutstandingACAD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
ACAD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsACAD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

ACAD has an Altman-Z score of 5.55. This indicates that ACAD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ACAD has a better Altman-Z score (5.55) than 75.61% of its industry peers.
ACAD has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.55
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.66%
ACAD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACAD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.02 indicates that ACAD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ACAD (3.02) is worse than 63.04% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.94 indicates that ACAD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ACAD (2.94) is worse than 61.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.02
Quick Ratio 2.94
ACAD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesACAD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ACAD have decreased strongly by -14.10% in the last year.
The Revenue has grown by 121.75% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.1%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%110%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)121.75%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%11.27%

3.2 Future

ACAD is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 39.38% yearly.
ACAD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y21.55%
EPS Next 2Y35.04%
EPS Next 3Y37.81%
EPS Next 5Y39.38%
Revenue Next Year10.06%
Revenue Next 2Y10.93%
Revenue Next 3Y10.69%
Revenue Next 5Y9.84%

3.3 Evolution

ACAD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesACAD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
ACAD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesACAD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 2 -2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 37.37 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ACAD.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACAD is valued cheaper than 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
ACAD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.61, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ACAD.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACAD is valued cheaper than 91.37% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ACAD to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.59), we can say ACAD is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.37
Fwd PE 28.61
ACAD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACAD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

93.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACAD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ACAD is valued cheaper than 94.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.4
EV/EBITDA 25.35
ACAD Per share dataACAD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of ACAD may justify a higher PE ratio.
ACAD's earnings are expected to grow with 37.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y35.04%
EPS Next 3Y37.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ACAD does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC

NASDAQ:ACAD (11/28/2025, 8:11:28 PM)

After market: 25.04 0 (0%)

25.04

+0.23 (+0.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners102.78%
Inst Owner Change1.37%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change0.15%
Market Cap4.22B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)261.17M
Analysts77.04
Price Target29.41 (17.45%)
Short Float %5.07%
Short Ratio4.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)96.34%
Min EPS beat(2)14.46%
Max EPS beat(2)178.22%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)20.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-109.07%
Max EPS beat(4)178.22%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)29%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)26.97%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)24.21%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.08%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.62%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.37%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.45%
PT rev (1m)-0.77%
PT rev (3m)-2.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)21.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.37
Fwd PE 28.61
P/S 4.03
P/FCF 19.4
P/OCF 13.3
P/B 4.61
P/tB 5.24
EV/EBITDA 25.35
EPS(TTM)0.67
EY2.68%
EPS(NY)0.88
Fwd EY3.5%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY5.15%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY7.52%
SpS6.21
BVpS5.44
TBVpS4.78
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.05
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.63%
ROE 28.47%
ROCE 9.69%
ROIC 7.66%
ROICexc 58.65%
ROICexgc 479.54%
OM 9.02%
PM (TTM) 24.94%
GM 91.92%
FCFM 20.79%
ROA(3y)-13.43%
ROA(5y)-20.05%
ROE(3y)-13.54%
ROE(5y)-23.31%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.57%
GM growth 5Y2.57%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 711.57%
Cap/Sales 9.55%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 292.92%
Profit Quality 83.36%
Current Ratio 3.02
Quick Ratio 2.94
Altman-Z 5.55
F-Score4
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)241.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)203.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)567.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)341.01%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.1%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%110%
EPS Next Y21.55%
EPS Next 2Y35.04%
EPS Next 3Y37.81%
EPS Next 5Y39.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)121.75%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%11.27%
Revenue Next Year10.06%
Revenue Next 2Y10.93%
Revenue Next 3Y10.69%
Revenue Next 5Y9.84%
EBIT growth 1Y50.49%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-13.53%
EBIT Next 3Y32.73%
EBIT Next 5Y43.57%
FCF growth 1Y264.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y443.26%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC / ACAD FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ACAD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ACAD.


Can you provide the valuation status for ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ACAD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ACAD) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ACAD) is expected to grow by 21.55% in the next year.