HERON THERAPEUTICS INC (HRTX)

US4277461020 - Common Stock

1.78  +0.04 (+2.3%)

After market: 1.74 -0.04 (-2.25%)

Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, HRTX scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HRTX was compared to 564 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

In the past year HRTX has reported negative net income.
In the past year HRTX has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years HRTX always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years HRTX always reported negative operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of -22.06%, HRTX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -22.06%
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

With an excellent Gross Margin value of 65.50%, HRTX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.24% of the companies in the same industry.
HRTX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for HRTX so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 65.5%
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
HRTX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

HRTX has an Altman-Z score of -11.15. This is a bad value and indicates that HRTX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
HRTX has a Altman-Z score of -11.15. This is in the lower half of the industry: HRTX underperforms 78.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -11.15
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.42%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.38 indicates that HRTX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
HRTX has a Current ratio of 2.38. This is in the lower half of the industry: HRTX underperforms 72.82% of its industry peers.
HRTX has a Quick Ratio of 1.85. 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 worse Quick ratio (1.85) than 77.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.38
Quick Ratio 1.85

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 72.65% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, HRTX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.59% in the last year.
HRTX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.39% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)72.65%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%82.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.59%
Revenue growth 3Y12.76%
Revenue growth 5Y10.39%
Sales Q2Q%13.42%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.92% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 18.92% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y86.36%
EPS Next 2Y41.7%
EPS Next 3Y31.3%
EPS Next 5Y21.92%
Revenue Next Year19.2%
Revenue Next 2Y20.39%
Revenue Next 3Y20.78%
Revenue Next 5Y18.92%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.

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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.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 258.53, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HRTX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HRTX indicates a rather cheap valuation: HRTX is cheaper than 91.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HRTX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 258.53

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 an expensive valuation of the company.
HRTX's earnings are expected to grow with 31.30% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.7%
EPS Next 3Y31.3%

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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 (11/1/2024, 8:07:37 PM)

After market: 1.74 -0.04 (-2.25%)

1.78

+0.04 (+2.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
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Market Cap269.97M
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Fwd PE 258.53
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ROA -22.06%
ROE N/A
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 65.5%
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Asset Turnover0.63
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Current Ratio 2.38
Quick Ratio 1.85
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EPS 1Y (TTM)72.65%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y86.36%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.59%
Revenue growth 3Y12.76%
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