ALKERMES PLC (ALKS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ALKS • IE00B56GVS15
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This ALKS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ALKS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- ALKS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ALKS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ALKS reported negative net income in multiple years.
- Each year in the past 5 years ALKS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of ALKS (9.72%) is better than 93.62% of its industry peers.
- ALKS's Return On Equity of 13.28% is amongst the best of the industry. ALKS outperforms 93.23% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.90%, ALKS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALKS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.21%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.17%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (18.21%) for ALKS is well above the current ROIC(10.90%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.72% | ||
| ROE | 13.28% | ||
| ROIC | 10.9% |
ROA(3y)14.74%
ROA(5y)6.76%
ROE(3y)22.64%
ROE(5y)9.68%
ROIC(3y)18.21%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- ALKS's Profit Margin of 16.37% is amongst the best of the industry. ALKS outperforms 92.46% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.21%, ALKS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 86.69%, ALKS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALKS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.37% | ||
| GM | 86.69% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.55%
GM growth 5Y0.92%
2. ALKS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- ALKS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- ALKS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- ALKS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- There is no outstanding debt for ALKS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- ALKS has an Altman-Z score of 6.43. This indicates that ALKS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.43, ALKS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALKS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC7.67%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.55 indicates that ALKS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- ALKS has a Current ratio (3.55) which is in line with its industry peers.
- ALKS has a Quick Ratio of 3.19. This indicates that ALKS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- ALKS has a Quick ratio of 3.19. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALKS outperforms 40.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.19 |
3. ALKS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ALKS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -40.76%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.92% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has decreased by -5.25% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.28% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.76%
EPS 3Y71.6%
EPS 5Y31.92%
EPS Q2Q%-72.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.25%
Revenue growth 3Y9.9%
Revenue growth 5Y7.28%
Sales Q2Q%-10.57%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ALKS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 31.80% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-135.86%
EPS Next 2Y-28.08%
EPS Next 3Y-2.65%
EPS Next 5Y31.8%
Revenue Next Year22.19%
Revenue Next 2Y13.07%
Revenue Next 3Y10.9%
Revenue Next 5Y11.16%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. ALKS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.26 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ALKS.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ALKS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.60. ALKS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- ALKS is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ALKS is valued cheaper than 93.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ALKS indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALKS is cheaper than 97.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of ALKS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- ALKS's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.65% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.63
EPS Next 2Y-28.08%
EPS Next 3Y-2.65%
5. ALKS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for ALKS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
ALKS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
34.84
-0.21 (-0.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners109.8%
Inst Owner Change2.03%
Ins Owners1.6%
Ins Owner Change5.8%
Market Cap5.81B
Revenue(TTM)1.48B
Net Income(TTM)241.66M
Analysts81.67
Price Target44.4 (27.44%)
Short Float %12.62%
Short Ratio9.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)21.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-16.95%
Max EPS beat(2)59.84%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)31.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.95%
Max EPS beat(4)72.36%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)15.4%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)24.7%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)139.34%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.51%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.13%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.64%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.42%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.75%
PT rev (1m)-0.65%
PT rev (3m)-0.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1444.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-596.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)-141.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-140.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 3.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.15 | ||
| P/B | 3.19 | ||
| P/tB | 3.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.98 |
EPS(TTM)1.72
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)-0.62
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.88
FCFY8.27%
OCF(TTM)3.12
OCFY8.97%
SpS8.86
BVpS10.92
TBVpS10.41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.63
Graham Number20.55
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.72% | ||
| ROE | 13.28% | ||
| ROCE | 13.07% | ||
| ROIC | 10.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.63% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.66% | ||
| OM | 17.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.37% | ||
| GM | 86.69% | ||
| FCFM | 32.55% |
ROA(3y)14.74%
ROA(5y)6.76%
ROE(3y)22.64%
ROE(5y)9.68%
ROIC(3y)18.21%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)43.15%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)50.12%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)21.84%
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 3Y2.55%
GM growth 5Y0.92%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 148.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 185.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 198.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.43 |
F-Score6
WACC7.67%
ROIC/WACC1.42
Cap/Depr(3y)110.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)83%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.72%
Profit Quality(3y)136.19%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.76%
EPS 3Y71.6%
EPS 5Y31.92%
EPS Q2Q%-72.38%
EPS Next Y-135.86%
EPS Next 2Y-28.08%
EPS Next 3Y-2.65%
EPS Next 5Y31.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.25%
Revenue growth 3Y9.9%
Revenue growth 5Y7.28%
Sales Q2Q%-10.57%
Revenue Next Year22.19%
Revenue Next 2Y13.07%
Revenue Next 3Y10.9%
Revenue Next 5Y11.16%
EBIT growth 1Y-39.68%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year49.49%
EBIT Next 3Y26.34%
EBIT Next 5Y26.53%
FCF growth 1Y18.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y63.91%
OCF growth 1Y18.59%
OCF growth 3Y191.61%
OCF growth 5Y44.45%
ALKERMES PLC / ALKS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ALKS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ALKS.
What is the valuation status of ALKERMES PLC (ALKS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ALKERMES PLC (ALKS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of ALKS stock?
ALKERMES PLC (ALKS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of ALKERMES PLC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALKERMES PLC (ALKS) is 20.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.19.
What is the expected EPS growth for ALKERMES PLC (ALKS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALKERMES PLC (ALKS) is expected to decline by -135.86% in the next year.