CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPRX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CPRX • US14888U1016
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This CPRX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CPRX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CPRX was profitable.
- CPRX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years CPRX has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years CPRX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 19.41%, CPRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.53% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.46%, CPRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPRX's Return On Invested Capital of 20.39% is amongst the best of the industry. CPRX outperforms 97.69% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPRX is in line with the industry average of 18.95%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (19.09%) for CPRX is below the current ROIC(20.39%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.41% | ||
| ROE | 22.46% | ||
| ROIC | 20.39% |
ROA(3y)17.95%
ROA(5y)18.52%
ROE(3y)21.13%
ROE(5y)22.03%
ROIC(3y)19.09%
ROIC(5y)20.07%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CPRX (36.39%) is better than 96.72% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPRX has declined.
- CPRX has a better Operating Margin (43.77%) than 99.04% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPRX has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of CPRX (85.19%) is better than 87.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPRX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 43.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.39% | ||
| GM | 85.19% |
OM growth 3Y-2.71%
OM growth 5Y4.77%
PM growth 3Y-2.11%
PM growth 5Y-10.39%
GM growth 3Y0.49%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
2. CPRX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPRX is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CPRX has more shares outstanding
- CPRX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- CPRX 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 14.37 indicates that CPRX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CPRX's Altman-Z score of 14.37 is amongst the best of the industry. CPRX outperforms 86.32% of its industry peers.
- CPRX 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 | 14.37 |
ROIC/WACC2.2
WACC9.26%
2.3 Liquidity
- CPRX has a Current Ratio of 6.08. This indicates that CPRX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- CPRX's Current ratio of 6.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPRX outperforms 62.81% of its industry peers.
- CPRX has a Quick Ratio of 5.82. This indicates that CPRX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 5.82, CPRX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.82 |
3. CPRX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CPRX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.01%, which is quite impressive.
- CPRX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 32.75% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 19.78% in the past year. This is quite good.
- CPRX shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 37.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.01%
EPS 3Y31.69%
EPS 5Y32.75%
EPS Q2Q%-6.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.78%
Revenue growth 3Y40.1%
Revenue growth 5Y37.67%
Sales Q2Q%7.61%
3.2 Future
- CPRX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.46% yearly.
- CPRX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.11% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.06%
EPS Next 3Y6.95%
EPS Next 5Y25.46%
Revenue Next Year9.02%
Revenue Next 2Y9.76%
Revenue Next 3Y9.32%
Revenue Next 5Y9.11%
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.
- 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.
4. CPRX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.46, CPRX is valued correctly.
- 95.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPRX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- CPRX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- CPRX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.65.
- 96.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPRX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- CPRX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 97.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPRX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- CPRX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPRX is cheaper than 96.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of CPRX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)0.44
EPS Next 2Y13.06%
EPS Next 3Y6.95%
5. CPRX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CPRX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
CPRX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:CPRX (3/26/2026, 10:52:52 AM)
24.44
+0.64 (+2.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners88.61%
Inst Owner Change-0.37%
Ins Owners5.59%
Ins Owner Change0.25%
Market Cap2.98B
Revenue(TTM)588.99M
Net Income(TTM)214.33M
Analysts88.57
Price Target35.19 (43.99%)
Short Float %8.13%
Short Ratio7.42
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)21.83%
Min EPS beat(2)19.63%
Max EPS beat(2)24.03%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.39%
Min EPS beat(4)4.13%
Max EPS beat(4)29.76%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.18%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)14.79%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)11.51%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.34%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.34%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.89%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.56%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.41%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)21.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.93%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.65 | ||
| P/S | 5.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.3 | ||
| P/B | 3.13 | ||
| P/tB | 3.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.43 |
EPS(TTM)1.69
EY6.91%
EPS(NY)1.93
Fwd EY7.9%
FCF(TTM)1.71
FCFY6.99%
OCF(TTM)1.71
OCFY6.99%
SpS4.82
BVpS7.81
TBVpS6.74
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)0.44
Graham Number17.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.41% | ||
| ROE | 22.46% | ||
| ROCE | 26.94% | ||
| ROIC | 20.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 78.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 168.22% | ||
| OM | 43.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.39% | ||
| GM | 85.19% | ||
| FCFM | 35.42% |
ROA(3y)17.95%
ROA(5y)18.52%
ROE(3y)21.13%
ROE(5y)22.03%
ROIC(3y)19.09%
ROIC(5y)20.07%
ROICexc(3y)57.9%
ROICexc(5y)154.04%
ROICexgc(3y)178.31%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)25.22%
ROCE(5y)26.51%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-41.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.82%
OM growth 3Y-2.71%
OM growth 5Y4.77%
PM growth 3Y-2.11%
PM growth 5Y-10.39%
GM growth 3Y0.49%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 553.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.58% | ||
| Profit Quality | 97.33% | ||
| Current Ratio | 6.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.37 |
F-Score6
WACC9.26%
ROIC/WACC2.2
Cap/Depr(3y)0.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.18%
Profit Quality(3y)148.03%
Profit Quality(5y)146.81%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.01%
EPS 3Y31.69%
EPS 5Y32.75%
EPS Q2Q%-6.82%
EPS Next Y14.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.06%
EPS Next 3Y6.95%
EPS Next 5Y25.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.78%
Revenue growth 3Y40.1%
Revenue growth 5Y37.67%
Sales Q2Q%7.61%
Revenue Next Year9.02%
Revenue Next 2Y9.76%
Revenue Next 3Y9.32%
Revenue Next 5Y9.11%
EBIT growth 1Y32.11%
EBIT growth 3Y36.3%
EBIT growth 5Y44.23%
EBIT Next Year28.53%
EBIT Next 3Y17.44%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-12.81%
FCF growth 3Y21.61%
FCF growth 5Y35.9%
OCF growth 1Y-12.98%
OCF growth 3Y21.62%
OCF growth 5Y35.91%
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC / CPRX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPRX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CPRX.
What is the valuation status for CPRX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 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 8 / 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 14.31% in the next year.