23.17 USD
+0.82 (+3.67%)
22.96 USD
-0.21 (-0.91%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10 to CPRX. CPRX was compared to 528 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. CPRX scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CPRX is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often! This makes CPRX very considerable for value and growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CPRX was profitable.
- CPRX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CPRX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years CPRX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 20.69%, CPRX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of CPRX (23.65%) is better than 96.78% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CPRX (21.23%) is better than 97.92% of its industry peers.
- CPRX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 20.37%. This is above the industry average of 18.28%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (20.37%) for CPRX is below the current ROIC(21.23%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.69% | ||
| ROE | 23.65% | ||
| ROIC | 21.23% |
ROA(3y)18.85%
ROA(5y)22.43%
ROE(3y)22.87%
ROE(5y)26.38%
ROIC(3y)20.37%
ROIC(5y)19.67%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CPRX (37.64%) is better than 96.59% of its industry peers.
- CPRX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 44.78%, CPRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPRX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CPRX has a better Gross Margin (85.68%) than 88.45% of its industry peers.
- CPRX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 44.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 37.64% | ||
| GM | 85.68% |
OM growth 3Y2.16%
OM growth 5Y5%
PM growth 3Y5.91%
PM growth 5Y1.34%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- CPRX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CPRX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CPRX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- There is no outstanding debt for CPRX. 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
- CPRX has an Altman-Z score of 15.79. This indicates that CPRX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 15.79, CPRX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- There is no outstanding debt for CPRX. 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 | 15.79 |
ROIC/WACC2.41
WACC8.82%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 6.62 indicates that CPRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CPRX (6.62) is better than 67.80% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 6.40 indicates that CPRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CPRX (6.40) is better than 66.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 45.76% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 34.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, CPRX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 25.56%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 36.89% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.76%
EPS 3Y52.41%
EPS 5Y34.29%
EPS Q2Q%20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.56%
Revenue growth 3Y51.72%
Revenue growth 5Y36.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.31%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CPRX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.80% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.21% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y22.87%
EPS Next 2Y22.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
EPS Next 5Y26.8%
Revenue Next Year19.37%
Revenue Next 2Y13.12%
Revenue Next 3Y11.23%
Revenue Next 5Y11.21%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.47, which indicates a correct valuation of CPRX.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPRX is valued cheaper than 96.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPRX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.33.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.88, the valuation of CPRX can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPRX indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPRX is cheaper than 97.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.12. CPRX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPRX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CPRX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- CPRX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CPRX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.53% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)0.39
EPS Next 2Y22.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for CPRX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
23.17
+0.82 (+3.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners86.97%
Inst Owner Change-0.1%
Ins Owners5.48%
Ins Owner Change2.85%
Market Cap2.85B
Revenue(TTM)578.20M
Net Income(TTM)217.63M
Analysts88.57
Price Target35.19 (51.88%)
Short Float %6.84%
Short Ratio6.1
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.08%
Min EPS beat(2)4.13%
Max EPS beat(2)24.03%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)21.33%
Min EPS beat(4)4.13%
Max EPS beat(4)29.76%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)16.56%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)13.3%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.79%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.34%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.34%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.51%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.34%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.97%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.88 | ||
| P/S | 4.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.13 | ||
| P/B | 3.09 | ||
| P/tB | 3.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.27 |
EPS(TTM)1.72
EY7.42%
EPS(NY)1.95
Fwd EY8.42%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY8.24%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY8.24%
SpS4.7
BVpS7.49
TBVpS6.44
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)0.39
Graham Number17.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.69% | ||
| ROE | 23.65% | ||
| ROCE | 28.06% | ||
| ROIC | 21.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 84.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 187.79% | ||
| OM | 44.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 37.64% | ||
| GM | 85.68% | ||
| FCFM | 40.59% |
ROA(3y)18.85%
ROA(5y)22.43%
ROE(3y)22.87%
ROE(5y)26.38%
ROIC(3y)20.37%
ROIC(5y)19.67%
ROICexc(3y)162.63%
ROICexc(5y)159.51%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)26.92%
ROCE(5y)25.99%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.72%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-30.16%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y2.16%
OM growth 5Y5%
PM growth 3Y5.91%
PM growth 5Y1.34%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 593.88 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 107.83% | ||
| Current Ratio | 6.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 15.79 |
F-Score6
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACC2.41
Cap/Depr(3y)0.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.18%
Profit Quality(3y)162.12%
Profit Quality(5y)139.35%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.76%
EPS 3Y52.41%
EPS 5Y34.29%
EPS Q2Q%20%
EPS Next Y22.87%
EPS Next 2Y22.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
EPS Next 5Y26.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.56%
Revenue growth 3Y51.72%
Revenue growth 5Y36.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.31%
Revenue Next Year19.37%
Revenue Next 2Y13.12%
Revenue Next 3Y11.23%
Revenue Next 5Y11.21%
EBIT growth 1Y48.97%
EBIT growth 3Y55%
EBIT growth 5Y43.74%
EBIT Next Year76.08%
EBIT Next 3Y25.59%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y83.47%
FCF growth 3Y59.11%
FCF growth 5Y47.22%
OCF growth 1Y83.42%
OCF growth 3Y58.35%
OCF growth 5Y47.28%
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC / CPRX FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPRX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to CPRX.
What is the valuation status for CPRX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPRX). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC?
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPRX) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPRX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPRX) is expected to grow by 22.87% in the next year.