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AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS IN (AMPH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:AMPH - US03209R1032 - Common Stock

25.92 USD
-0.22 (-0.86%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:00:00 PM
25.92 USD
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After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to AMPH. AMPH was compared to 191 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While AMPH has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AMPH scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. With these ratings, AMPH could be worth investigating further for value investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • AMPH had positive earnings in the past year.
  • AMPH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • AMPH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • AMPH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AMPH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAMPH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of AMPH (6.70%) is better than 87.96% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.37%, AMPH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AMPH's Return On Invested Capital of 8.51% is amongst the best of the industry. AMPH outperforms 86.91% of its industry peers.
  • AMPH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.92%. This is in line with the industry average of 12.83%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.51%) for AMPH is well below the 3 year average (12.92%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that AMPH had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.7%
ROE 14.37%
ROIC 8.51%
ROA(3y)10.51%
ROA(5y)8.2%
ROE(3y)20.19%
ROE(5y)14.97%
ROIC(3y)12.92%
ROIC(5y)10.14%
AMPH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAMPH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of AMPH (15.43%) is better than 87.43% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AMPH has grown nicely.
  • AMPH has a better Operating Margin (20.73%) than 87.96% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AMPH has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.36%, AMPH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.40% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AMPH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.73%
PM (TTM) 15.43%
GM 49.36%
OM growth 3Y20.68%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y15.39%
PM growth 5Y7.52%
GM growth 3Y3.84%
GM growth 5Y4.54%
AMPH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAMPH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AMPH is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, AMPH has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, AMPH has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for AMPH has been reduced compared to a year ago.
AMPH Yearly Shares OutstandingAMPH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
AMPH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAMPH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.39 indicates that AMPH is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • AMPH has a Altman-Z score of 2.39. This is in the better half of the industry: AMPH outperforms 61.78% of its industry peers.
  • AMPH has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.49. This is a neutral value as AMPH would need 5.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • AMPH has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.49. This is amongst the best in the industry. AMPH outperforms 82.20% of its industry peers.
  • AMPH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating AMPH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of AMPH (0.78) is worse than 70.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 5.49
Altman-Z 2.39
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.92%
AMPH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAMPH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.12 indicates that AMPH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of AMPH (3.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • AMPH has a Quick Ratio of 2.21. This indicates that AMPH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.21, AMPH is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.12
Quick Ratio 2.21
AMPH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAMPH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for AMPH have decreased by -9.95% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, AMPH shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 61.62% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, AMPH shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.03% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, AMPH shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.95%
EPS 3Y41.58%
EPS 5Y61.62%
EPS Q2Q%-3.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.03%
Revenue growth 3Y18.69%
Revenue growth 5Y17.82%
Sales Q2Q%0.33%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.14% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.14% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.73%
EPS Next 2Y-1.7%
EPS Next 3Y1.28%
EPS Next 5Y0.14%
Revenue Next Year-0.8%
Revenue Next 2Y1.99%
Revenue Next 3Y2.7%
Revenue Next 5Y4.14%

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 decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
AMPH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAMPH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 200M 400M 600M 800M
AMPH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAMPH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.53, the valuation of AMPH can be described as very cheap.
  • 93.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AMPH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. AMPH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.95, the valuation of AMPH can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AMPH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • AMPH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.53
Fwd PE 6.95
AMPH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAMPH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AMPH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AMPH indicates a rather cheap valuation: AMPH is cheaper than 90.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.73
EV/EBITDA 7.27
AMPH Per share dataAMPH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of AMPH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.12
EPS Next 2Y-1.7%
EPS Next 3Y1.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for AMPH!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS IN / AMPH FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for AMPH stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to AMPH.


What is the valuation status of AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS IN (AMPH) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS IN (AMPH). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS IN?

AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS IN (AMPH) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the valuation of AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS IN based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS IN (AMPH) is 7.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.53.