HERON THERAPEUTICS INC (HRTX)

US4277461020 - Common Stock

1.06  -0.06 (-5.36%)

After market: 1.09 +0.03 (+2.83%)

Fundamental Rating

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HRTX gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 565 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. Both the profitability and financial health of HRTX have multiple concerns. While showing a medium growth rate, HRTX is valued expensive at the moment.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HRTX had negative earnings in the past year.
HRTX had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years HRTX always reported negative net income.
HRTX had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

HRTX has a Return On Assets of -12.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HRTX outperforms 85.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -12.67%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-64.8%
ROA(5y)-59.72%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of HRTX (72.19%) is better than 83.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HRTX has declined.
HRTX does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 72.19%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.24%
GM growth 5Y-5.45%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HRTX does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
HRTX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HRTX has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for HRTX is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -10.97, we must say that HRTX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HRTX has a worse Altman-Z score (-10.97) than 77.01% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -10.97
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.46%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.28 indicates that HRTX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of HRTX (2.28) is worse than 72.91% of its industry peers.
HRTX has a Quick Ratio of 1.74. This is a normal value and indicates that HRTX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HRTX has a Quick ratio of 1.74. This is in the lower half of the industry: HRTX underperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.28
Quick Ratio 1.74

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HRTX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 81.25%, which is quite impressive.
HRTX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.13%.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.39% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)81.25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%82.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.13%
Revenue growth 3Y12.76%
Revenue growth 5Y10.39%
Sales Q2Q%4.38%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HRTX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.92% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 18.92% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y86.95%
EPS Next 2Y41.52%
EPS Next 3Y31.56%
EPS Next 5Y21.92%
Revenue Next Year19.89%
Revenue Next 2Y20.59%
Revenue Next 3Y21.27%
Revenue Next 5Y18.92%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HRTX. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 446.02 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HRTX.
HRTX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HRTX is cheaper than 91.27% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HRTX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.82), we can say HRTX is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 446.02

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates HRTX does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
HRTX's earnings are expected to grow with 31.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.52%
EPS Next 3Y31.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for HRTX!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

HERON THERAPEUTICS INC

NASDAQ:HRTX (11/21/2024, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 1.09 +0.03 (+2.83%)

1.06

-0.06 (-5.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
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Market Cap161.22M
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Fwd PE 446.02
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -12.67%
ROE N/A
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 72.19%
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Asset Turnover0.62
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Debt/Equity N/A
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Current Ratio 2.28
Quick Ratio 1.74
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EPS 1Y (TTM)81.25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
EPS Q2Q%
EPS Next Y86.95%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.13%
Revenue growth 3Y12.76%
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