IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:IRWD • US46333X1081
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This IRWD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. IRWD Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year IRWD was profitable.
- IRWD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- IRWD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- IRWD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- IRWD has a better Return On Assets (6.05%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 60.60%, IRWD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IRWD is significantly above the industry average of 27.63%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (51.03%) for IRWD is below the current ROIC(60.60%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.05% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 60.6% |
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 8.11%, IRWD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IRWD has declined.
- IRWD's Operating Margin of 40.07% is amongst the best of the industry. IRWD outperforms 98.07% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IRWD has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 40.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.11% | ||
| GM | N/A |
2. IRWD Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IRWD is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, IRWD has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for IRWD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for IRWD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- IRWD has an Altman-Z score of -3.54. This is a bad value and indicates that IRWD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of IRWD (-3.54) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- IRWD has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.60. This is a neutral value as IRWD would need 4.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.60, IRWD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | -3.54 |
2.3 Liquidity
- IRWD has a Current Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that IRWD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.13, IRWD is doing worse than 84.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- IRWD has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that IRWD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of IRWD (1.13) is worse than 84.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. IRWD Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1050.00% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, IRWD shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -21.87% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, IRWD shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -15.72% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.33% on average over the past years.
3.2 Future
- IRWD is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -25.82% yearly.
- IRWD is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -10.75% yearly.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. IRWD Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.57, the valuation of IRWD can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IRWD is valued cheaper than 95.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. IRWD is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- IRWD is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.04.
- 99.03% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IRWD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.68. IRWD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IRWD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IRWD is valued cheaper than 99.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- IRWD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- IRWD's earnings are expected to grow with 85.74% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
5. IRWD Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for IRWD!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
IRWD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:IRWD (4/10/2026, 3:14:19 PM)
3.58
-0.02 (-0.56%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.04 | ||
| P/S | 1.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.59 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.93 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.05% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 76.71% | ||
| ROIC | 60.6% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 40.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.11% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 42.89% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 1.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.91 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 105.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | 528.83% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | -3.54 |
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC / IRWD Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for IRWD stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to IRWD.
Can you provide the valuation status for IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of IRWD stock?
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for IRWD stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD) is 15.57 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -2.23.
What is the earnings growth outlook for IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD) is expected to grow by 412.22% in the next year.