ALKERMES PLC (ALKS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ALKS • IE00B56GVS15
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33.925 USD
-0.22 (-0.63%)
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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.
- ALKS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years ALKS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years ALKS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.72%, ALKS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.28%, ALKS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALKS has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALKS outperforms 93.98% of its industry peers.
- ALKS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.21%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.06%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.37%, ALKS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALKS's Operating Margin of 17.21% is amongst the best of the industry. ALKS outperforms 93.01% of its industry peers.
- ALKS has a Gross Margin of 86.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALKS outperforms 87.96% of its industry peers.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ALKS is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ALKS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for ALKS has been increased compared to 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 6.29. This indicates that ALKS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 6.29, ALKS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC7.67%
2.3 Liquidity
- ALKS has a Current Ratio of 3.55. This indicates that ALKS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.55, ALKS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 (3.19) which is in line with 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%.
- ALKS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 31.92% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, ALKS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.25% in the last 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 small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.43% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.68% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-138.6%
EPS Next 2Y-36.31%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%
EPS Next 5Y7.43%
Revenue Next Year22.19%
Revenue Next 2Y12.98%
Revenue Next 3Y10.91%
Revenue Next 5Y11.68%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. ALKS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.72 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ALKS.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ALKS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.20% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ALKS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say ALKS is valued slightly cheaper.
- ALKS is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ALKS indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALKS is cheaper than 93.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 97.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALKS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.39 |
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 -9.85% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2Y-36.31%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%
5. ALKS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ALKS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
ALKS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:ALKS (4/29/2026, 1:04:56 PM)
33.925
-0.22 (-0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Industry Strength40.54
Industry Growth78
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners109.71%
Inst Owner Change-0.47%
Ins Owners1.59%
Ins Owner Change5.83%
Market Cap5.64B
Revenue(TTM)1.48B
Net Income(TTM)241.66M
Analysts81.67
Price Target44.46 (31.05%)
Short Float %12.06%
Short Ratio8.32
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)-0.51%
PT rev (3m)-0.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-475.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-144.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 3.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.83 | ||
| P/B | 3.1 | ||
| P/tB | 3.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.39 |
EPS(TTM)1.72
EY5.07%
EPS(NY)-0.66
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.89
FCFY8.52%
OCF(TTM)3.13
OCFY9.23%
SpS8.88
BVpS10.94
TBVpS10.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
Graham Number20.5791 (-39.34%)
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 | 6.29 |
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-138.6%
EPS Next 2Y-36.31%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%
EPS Next 5Y7.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.25%
Revenue growth 3Y9.9%
Revenue growth 5Y7.28%
Sales Q2Q%-10.57%
Revenue Next Year22.19%
Revenue Next 2Y12.98%
Revenue Next 3Y10.91%
Revenue Next 5Y11.68%
EBIT growth 1Y-39.68%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year49.49%
EBIT Next 3Y26.34%
EBIT Next 5Y28.23%
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 19.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.1.
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 -138.6% in the next year.