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.
- In the past 5 years ALKS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of ALKS (9.72%) is better than 93.45% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.28%, ALKS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.06% 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 94.03% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALKS is in line with the industry average of 18.89%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (10.90%) for ALKS is well below the 3 year average (18.21%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ALKS had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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 92.49% of its industry peers.
- ALKS's Operating Margin of 17.21% is amongst the best of the industry. ALKS outperforms 93.06% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 86.69%, ALKS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ALKS has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ALKS has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, ALKS has more shares outstanding
- ALKS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.40 indicates that ALKS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- ALKS's Altman-Z score of 5.40 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALKS outperforms 74.95% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 5.4 |
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 3.55, ALKS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.81% 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.
- The Quick ratio of ALKS (3.19) is worse than 60.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.19 |
3. ALKS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for ALKS have decreased strongly by -40.76% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, ALKS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.92% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -5.25% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, ALKS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.28% on average per year.
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.
- ALKS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.16% yearly.
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 16.11 indicates a correct valuation of ALKS.
- 94.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALKS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. 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 | 16.11 | ||
| 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 94.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 97.50% 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 | 9.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ALKS has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.5
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
27.71
-0.44 (-1.56%)
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 Cap4.62B
Revenue(TTM)1.48B
Net Income(TTM)241.66M
Analysts81.67
Price Target44.69 (61.28%)
Short Float %11.17%
Short Ratio8.71
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%
PT rev (3m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-476.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-596.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)-141.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-140.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 3.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.87 | ||
| P/B | 2.54 | ||
| P/tB | 2.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.88 |
EPS(TTM)1.72
EY6.21%
EPS(NY)-0.62
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.88
FCFY10.4%
OCF(TTM)3.12
OCFY11.28%
SpS8.86
BVpS10.92
TBVpS10.41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
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 | 5.4 |
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 5 / 10 to ALKERMES PLC (ALKS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ALKERMES PLC?
ALKERMES PLC (ALKS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ALKS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALKERMES PLC (ALKS) is expected to decline by -135.86% in the next year.