CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPH.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:CPH • CA17253X1050

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17.86 CAD
+0.15 (+0.85%)
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This CPH.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CPH.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CPH had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CPH had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CPH has been profitable.
  • CPH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CPH.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCPH.CA 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 2025 0 20M -20M -40M -60M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 17.46%, CPH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CPH has a better Return On Equity (21.65%) than 90.32% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.24%, CPH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPH is in line with the industry average of 8.87%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.38%) for CPH is below the current ROIC(9.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.46%
ROE 21.65%
ROIC 9.24%
ROA(3y)16.09%
ROA(5y)19.87%
ROE(3y)19.41%
ROE(5y)23.95%
ROIC(3y)7.38%
ROIC(5y)11.67%
CPH.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCPH.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 54.17%, CPH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CPH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CPH has a Operating Margin of 33.43%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPH outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPH has declined.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 80.12%, CPH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPH has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 33.43%
PM (TTM) 54.17%
GM 80.12%
OM growth 3Y-14.47%
OM growth 5Y-9.91%
PM growth 3Y-25.08%
PM growth 5Y20.8%
GM growth 3Y-0.22%
GM growth 5Y-1.37%
CPH.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCPH.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 100 -100

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2. CPH.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPH is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CPH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CPH has less shares outstanding
  • CPH has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CPH.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCPH.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
CPH.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCPH.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

  • CPH has an Altman-Z score of 8.15. This indicates that CPH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of CPH (8.15) is better than 96.77% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CPH is 0.19, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CPH, only 0.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CPH has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.19) than 96.77% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that CPH is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.04, CPH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.19
Altman-Z 8.15
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC9.01%
CPH.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCPH.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.12 indicates that CPH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of CPH (1.12) is worse than 77.42% of its industry peers.
  • CPH has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a bad value and indicates that CPH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CPH has a worse Quick ratio (0.79) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for CPH is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 0.79
CPH.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCPH.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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3. CPH.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CPH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 126.09%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 43.65% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has grown by 51.22% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • Measured over the past years, CPH shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.48% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)126.09%
EPS 3Y0.69%
EPS 5Y43.65%
EPS Q2Q%292.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)51.22%
Revenue growth 3Y34.62%
Revenue growth 5Y18.48%
Sales Q2Q%3.35%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CPH will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.30% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.81% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-27.65%
EPS Next 2Y-3.95%
EPS Next 3Y-1.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.16%
Revenue Next 2Y17.62%
Revenue Next 3Y11.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
CPH.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCPH.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 20M 40M 60M
CPH.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCPH.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1

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4. CPH.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CPH is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.58.
  • CPH's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPH is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. CPH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.37, CPH is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.41. CPH is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.58
Fwd PE 17.37
CPH.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCPH.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CPH is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • CPH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CPH is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.19
EV/EBITDA 13.63
CPH.CA Per share dataCPH.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of CPH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y-3.95%
EPS Next 3Y-1.3%

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5. CPH.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CPH does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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CPH.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS INC

TSX:CPH (5/1/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

17.86

+0.15 (+0.85%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Industry Strength32.03
Industry Growth45.52
Earnings (Last)03-12
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners1.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.97%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap451.50M
Revenue(TTM)50.45M
Net Income(TTM)27.33M
Analysts77.5
Price Target19.92 (11.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)146.06%
Min EPS beat(2)66.34%
Max EPS beat(2)225.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)80.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.18%
Max EPS beat(4)225.78%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)36.37%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)70.11%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.37%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.48%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.41%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.5%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.15%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)25.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)91.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.58
Fwd PE 17.37
P/S 6.55
P/FCF 11.19
P/OCF 11.11
P/B 2.62
P/tB 8.98
EV/EBITDA 13.63
EPS(TTM)1.42
EY7.95%
EPS(NY)1.03
Fwd EY5.76%
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY8.94%
OCF(TTM)1.61
OCFY9%
SpS2.73
BVpS6.83
TBVpS1.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number14.7673 (-17.32%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.46%
ROE 21.65%
ROCE 12.83%
ROIC 9.24%
ROICexc 9.8%
ROICexgc 35.19%
OM 33.43%
PM (TTM) 54.17%
GM 80.12%
FCFM 58.52%
ROA(3y)16.09%
ROA(5y)19.87%
ROE(3y)19.41%
ROE(5y)23.95%
ROIC(3y)7.38%
ROIC(5y)11.67%
ROICexc(3y)10.65%
ROICexc(5y)20.81%
ROICexgc(3y)28.57%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.25%
ROCE(5y)16.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-26.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y-24.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y-22.32%
OM growth 3Y-14.47%
OM growth 5Y-9.91%
PM growth 3Y-25.08%
PM growth 5Y20.8%
GM growth 3Y-0.22%
GM growth 5Y-1.37%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.19
Debt/EBITDA 0.22
Cap/Depr 2.78%
Cap/Sales 0.4%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 123.36%
Profit Quality 108.04%
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z 8.15
F-Score8
WACC9.01%
ROIC/WACC1.03
Cap/Depr(3y)669.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)403.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)80.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)48.28%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)126.09%
EPS 3Y0.69%
EPS 5Y43.65%
EPS Q2Q%292.31%
EPS Next Y-27.65%
EPS Next 2Y-3.95%
EPS Next 3Y-1.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)51.22%
Revenue growth 3Y34.62%
Revenue growth 5Y18.48%
Sales Q2Q%3.35%
Revenue Next Year5.16%
Revenue Next 2Y17.62%
Revenue Next 3Y11.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y114.98%
EBIT growth 3Y15.14%
EBIT growth 5Y6.74%
EBIT Next Year66.86%
EBIT Next 3Y28.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y148.8%
FCF growth 3Y41.15%
FCF growth 5Y21.99%
OCF growth 1Y52.08%
OCF growth 3Y41.11%
OCF growth 5Y20.52%

CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS INC / CPH.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CPH.CA.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPH.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPH.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPH.CA) is expected to decline by -27.65% in the next year.