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
- CPRX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CPRX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CPRX has always been profitable.
- CPRX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CPRX has a Return On Assets of 19.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPRX outperforms 96.33% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.46%, CPRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 20.39%, CPRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPRX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.09%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.63%.
- 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 36.39%, CPRX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPRX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CPRX's Operating Margin of 43.77% is amongst the best of the industry. CPRX outperforms 99.03% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPRX has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 85.19%, CPRX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPRX is creating value.
- CPRX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- CPRX has more shares outstanding than it did 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 14.80. This indicates that CPRX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CPRX's Altman-Z score of 14.80 is amongst the best of the industry. CPRX outperforms 85.30% 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 | 14.8 |
ROIC/WACC2.21
WACC9.22%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 6.08 indicates that CPRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CPRX has a Current ratio of 6.08. This is in the better half of the industry: CPRX outperforms 62.48% 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.
- CPRX has a Quick ratio of 5.82. This is in the better half of the industry: CPRX outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 32.75% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 19.78% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, CPRX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 37.67% on average per year.
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
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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 14.76, CPRX is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPRX indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPRX is cheaper than 95.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CPRX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.91, the valuation of CPRX can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPRX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CPRX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.05.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPRX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CPRX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPRX is cheaper than 96.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.8 |
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)1.03
PEG (5Y)0.45
EPS Next 2Y13.06%
EPS Next 3Y6.95%
5. CPRX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for CPRX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
CPRX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:CPRX (4/6/2026, 2:23:53 PM)
24.94
+0.25 (+1.01%)
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 Change0%
Ins Owners5.59%
Ins Owner Change0.25%
Market Cap3.05B
Revenue(TTM)588.99M
Net Income(TTM)214.33M
Analysts88.57
Price Target35.02 (40.42%)
Short Float %8.47%
Short Ratio8.01
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)-0.48%
PT rev (3m)-0.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)21.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.91 | ||
| P/S | 5.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.6 | ||
| P/B | 3.19 | ||
| P/tB | 3.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.8 |
EPS(TTM)1.69
EY6.78%
EPS(NY)1.93
Fwd EY7.75%
FCF(TTM)1.71
FCFY6.85%
OCF(TTM)1.71
OCFY6.85%
SpS4.82
BVpS7.81
TBVpS6.74
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)0.45
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 | 14.8 |
F-Score6
WACC9.22%
ROIC/WACC2.21
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPRX). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CPRX stock?
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPRX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CPRX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPRX) is 14.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.19.
What is the financial health of CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPRX) stock?
The financial health rating of CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC (CPRX) is 8 / 10.