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ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ACAD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:ACAD - US0042251084 - Common Stock

22.33 USD
+0.48 (+2.2%)
Last: 11/5/2025, 8:00:00 PM
23.3 USD
+0.97 (+4.34%)
After Hours: 11/5/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

ACAD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 534 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. While ACAD has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. ACAD is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, ACAD could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ACAD had positive earnings in the past year.
ACAD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ACAD reported 4 times negative net income.
In multiple years ACAD reported negative operating cash flow during the last 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 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

ACAD has a better Return On Assets (18.13%) than 96.44% of its industry peers.
ACAD's Return On Equity of 27.01% is amongst the best of the industry. ACAD outperforms 97.19% of its industry peers.
ACAD has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACAD outperforms 94.01% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.13%
ROE 27.01%
ROIC 8.85%
ROA(3y)-8.62%
ROA(5y)-17.17%
ROE(3y)-12.41%
ROE(5y)-22.64%
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 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

ACAD has a better Profit Margin (21.80%) than 94.94% of its industry peers.
ACAD has a better Operating Margin (8.86%) than 91.76% of its industry peers.
ACAD's Gross Margin of 91.97% is amongst the best of the industry. ACAD outperforms 92.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACAD has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.86%
PM (TTM) 21.8%
GM 91.97%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ACAD is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ACAD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
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
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 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.71 indicates that ACAD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ACAD's Altman-Z score of 4.71 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACAD outperforms 74.34% 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 4.71
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC8.74%
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 2.91 indicates that ACAD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ACAD has a Current ratio of 2.91. This is in the lower half of the industry: ACAD underperforms 64.79% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.83 indicates that ACAD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ACAD has a worse Quick ratio (2.83) than 64.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 2.83
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 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ACAD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 150.00%, which is quite impressive.
ACAD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.41%.
ACAD shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 23.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)150%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.41%
Revenue growth 3Y25.54%
Revenue growth 5Y23.08%
Sales Q2Q%9.34%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ACAD will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 41.41% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.77% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y23.29%
EPS Next 2Y36.43%
EPS Next 3Y36.92%
EPS Next 5Y41.41%
Revenue Next Year9.96%
Revenue Next 2Y10.97%
Revenue Next 3Y10.64%
Revenue Next 5Y10.77%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
ACAD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesACAD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
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 49.62 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ACAD.
92.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACAD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
ACAD is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.99 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ACAD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ACAD indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACAD is cheaper than 91.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ACAD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.62
Fwd PE 24.99
ACAD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACAD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

93.07% 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 92.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.65
EV/EBITDA 23.24
ACAD Per share dataACAD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
ACAD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ACAD's earnings are expected to grow with 36.92% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.13
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.43%
EPS Next 3Y36.92%

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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 (11/5/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 23.3 +0.97 (+4.34%)

22.33

+0.48 (+2.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners102.78%
Inst Owner Change-0.19%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change1.1%
Market Cap3.77B
Revenue(TTM)1.02B
Net Income(TTM)222.16M
Analysts76.15
Price Target29.74 (33.18%)
Short Float %5.22%
Short Ratio4.06
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.19%
Max EPS beat(2)14.46%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-109.07%
Max EPS beat(4)41.97%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)7.72%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)13.12%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)17.21%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.08%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.28%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.9%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.31%
PT rev (1m)-3.17%
PT rev (3m)2.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.62
Fwd PE 24.99
P/S 3.7
P/FCF 42.65
P/OCF 20.04
P/B 4.58
P/tB 5.32
EV/EBITDA 23.24
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY2.02%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY4%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY2.34%
OCF(TTM)1.11
OCFY4.99%
SpS6.04
BVpS4.87
TBVpS4.2
PEG (NY)2.13
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.13%
ROE 27.01%
ROCE 10.08%
ROIC 8.85%
ROICexc 59.33%
ROICexgc 412.73%
OM 8.86%
PM (TTM) 21.8%
GM 91.97%
FCFM 8.67%
ROA(3y)-8.62%
ROA(5y)-17.17%
ROE(3y)-12.41%
ROE(5y)-22.64%
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 3Y-1.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 729.13%
Cap/Sales 9.78%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 180.83%
Profit Quality 39.76%
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 2.83
Altman-Z 4.71
F-Score6
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)241.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)203.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)150%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-20%
EPS Next Y23.29%
EPS Next 2Y36.43%
EPS Next 3Y36.92%
EPS Next 5Y41.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.41%
Revenue growth 3Y25.54%
Revenue growth 5Y23.08%
Sales Q2Q%9.34%
Revenue Next Year9.96%
Revenue Next 2Y10.97%
Revenue Next 3Y10.64%
Revenue Next 5Y10.77%
EBIT growth 1Y307.77%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-13.53%
EBIT Next 3Y32.73%
EBIT Next 5Y43.57%
FCF growth 1Y218.86%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y647.78%
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 6 / 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 23.29% in the next year.