22.7 USD
-0.26 (-1.13%)
22.6 USD
-0.1 (-0.44%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10 to CPRX. CPRX was compared to 529 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. CPRX gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CPRX is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination These ratings could make CPRX a good candidate for value and growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CPRX had positive earnings in the past year.
- CPRX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CPRX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CPRX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CPRX has a better Return On Assets (20.69%) than 97.16% of its industry peers.
- CPRX has a better Return On Equity (23.65%) than 96.78% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 21.23%, CPRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPRX is above the industry average of 18.28%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (21.23%) for CPRX is above the 3 year average (20.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 37.64%, CPRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPRX has remained more or less at the same level.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 44.78%, CPRX belongs to the best 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.
- The Gross Margin of CPRX (85.68%) is better than 88.45% 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 | 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
- 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
- Compared to 5 years ago, CPRX has more shares outstanding
- 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
- CPRX has an Altman-Z score of 15.67. This indicates that CPRX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CPRX's Altman-Z score of 15.67 is amongst the best of the industry. CPRX outperforms 86.17% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 15.67 |
ROIC/WACC2.39
WACC8.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 6.62 indicates that CPRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CPRX's Current ratio of 6.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPRX outperforms 67.80% of its industry peers.
- CPRX has a Quick Ratio of 6.40. This indicates that CPRX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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.
- CPRX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 34.29% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 25.56% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- Measured over the past years, CPRX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 36.89% on average per year.
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
- CPRX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.80% yearly.
- 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
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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 13.20, which indicates a correct valuation of CPRX.
- 96.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPRX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- CPRX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.64, the valuation of CPRX can be described as reasonable.
- CPRX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPRX is cheaper than 97.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. CPRX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPRX is valued cheaper than 98.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CPRX indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPRX is cheaper than 97.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CPRX's 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.
- CPRX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.53% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y22.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CPRX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
22.7
-0.26 (-1.13%)
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 Cap2.79B
Revenue(TTM)578.20M
Net Income(TTM)217.63M
Analysts88.57
Price Target35.19 (55.02%)
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 | 13.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.64 | ||
| P/S | 4.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.88 | ||
| P/B | 3.03 | ||
| P/tB | 3.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.19 |
EPS(TTM)1.72
EY7.58%
EPS(NY)1.95
Fwd EY8.59%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY8.41%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY8.41%
SpS4.7
BVpS7.49
TBVpS6.44
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.38
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 | 15.67 |
F-Score6
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC2.39
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.