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IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:IRWD - US46333X1081 - Common Stock

4.3 USD
-0.29 (-6.32%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 4:34:59 PM
4.2113 USD
-0.09 (-2.06%)
After Hours: 1/6/2026, 4:34:59 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall IRWD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated IRWD against 530 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. While IRWD has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. IRWD is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year IRWD was profitable.
In the past year IRWD had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
IRWD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIRWD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

IRWD has a Return On Assets of 7.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IRWD outperforms 92.83% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 73.91%, IRWD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.81% 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 18.28%.
The 3 year average ROIC (36.95%) for IRWD is below the current ROIC(73.91%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.21%
ROE N/A
ROIC 73.91%
ROA(3y)-65.53%
ROA(5y)-26.14%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)36.95%
ROIC(5y)30.66%
IRWD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIRWD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.42%, IRWD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.57% of the companies in the same industry.
IRWD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 42.38%, IRWD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.87% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IRWD has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 42.38%
PM (TTM) 8.42%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-21.4%
OM growth 5Y0.07%
PM growth 3Y-87.48%
PM growth 5Y-45.09%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
IRWD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIRWD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 -200

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2. Health

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
IRWD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for IRWD is higher compared to a year ago.
IRWD Yearly Shares OutstandingIRWD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
IRWD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIRWD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

IRWD has an Altman-Z score of -3.08. This is a bad value and indicates that IRWD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
IRWD has a Altman-Z score (-3.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IRWD has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.64. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as IRWD would need 8.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.64, IRWD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 8.64
Altman-Z -3.08
ROIC/WACC9.14
WACC8.09%
IRWD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIRWD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.13 indicates that IRWD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.13, IRWD is not doing good in the industry: 85.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that IRWD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
IRWD has a Quick ratio of 1.13. This is amonst the worse of the industry: IRWD underperforms 84.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 1.13
IRWD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIRWD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

IRWD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 2700.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, IRWD shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -48.27% on average per year.
The Revenue for IRWD has decreased by -10.42% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, IRWD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.88% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2700%
EPS 3Y-74.31%
EPS 5Y-48.27%
EPS Q2Q%1100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.88%
Sales Q2Q%33.26%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 82.78% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -7.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1404.5%
EPS Next 2Y397.34%
EPS Next 3Y219.58%
EPS Next 5Y82.78%
Revenue Next Year-13.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.82%
Revenue Next 5Y-7.59%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
IRWD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIRWD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 100M 200M 300M 400M
IRWD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIRWD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 -2 -4 -6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

IRWD is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.54.
IRWD's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IRWD is cheaper than 95.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.87, IRWD is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.69 indicates a reasonable valuation of IRWD.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IRWD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. IRWD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.54
Fwd PE 8.69
IRWD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIRWD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

IRWD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IRWD is cheaper than 97.55% of the companies in the same industry.
98.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IRWD, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.34
EV/EBITDA 8.18
IRWD Per share dataIRWD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2

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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as IRWD's earnings are expected to grow with 219.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y397.34%
EPS Next 3Y219.58%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

IRWD does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC

NASDAQ:IRWD (1/6/2026, 4:34:59 PM)

After market: 4.2113 -0.09 (-2.06%)

4.3

-0.29 (-6.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners93.44%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.66%
Ins Owner Change-0.03%
Market Cap699.52M
Revenue(TTM)338.99M
Net Income(TTM)28.55M
Analysts48.89
Price Target2.55 (-40.7%)
Short Float %4.64%
Short Ratio2.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)189.22%
Min EPS beat(2)135.29%
Max EPS beat(2)243.14%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)27.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-194.1%
Max EPS beat(4)243.14%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-35.16%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-25.25%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-23.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)48.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)37.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)60.19%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)20.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)60.19%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.05%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.43%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.53%
PT rev (1m)38.89%
PT rev (3m)163.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-56.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)40.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-22.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)12.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.54
Fwd PE 8.69
P/S 2.06
P/FCF 10.34
P/OCF 10.34
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.18
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY6.05%
EPS(NY)0.49
Fwd EY11.5%
FCF(TTM)0.42
FCFY9.67%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY9.68%
SpS2.08
BVpS-1.62
TBVpS-1.64
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.21%
ROE N/A
ROCE 93.56%
ROIC 73.91%
ROICexc 862.99%
ROICexgc 1040.81%
OM 42.38%
PM (TTM) 8.42%
GM N/A
FCFM 19.96%
ROA(3y)-65.53%
ROA(5y)-26.14%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)36.95%
ROIC(5y)30.66%
ROICexc(3y)70.13%
ROICexc(5y)67.75%
ROICexgc(3y)71.88%
ROICexgc(5y)68.8%
ROCE(3y)46.77%
ROCE(5y)38.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.97%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.41%
OM growth 3Y-21.4%
OM growth 5Y0.07%
PM growth 3Y-87.48%
PM growth 5Y-45.09%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 8.64
Debt/EBITDA 2.64
Cap/Depr 1.84%
Cap/Sales 0.01%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 46.49%
Profit Quality 236.95%
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 1.13
Altman-Z -3.08
F-Score6
WACC8.09%
ROIC/WACC9.14
Cap/Depr(3y)21726.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)13049.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)77.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)46.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2700%
EPS 3Y-74.31%
EPS 5Y-48.27%
EPS Q2Q%1100%
EPS Next Y1404.5%
EPS Next 2Y397.34%
EPS Next 3Y219.58%
EPS Next 5Y82.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.88%
Sales Q2Q%33.26%
Revenue Next Year-13.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.82%
Revenue Next 5Y-7.59%
EBIT growth 1Y33.82%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.82%
EBIT Next Year80.51%
EBIT Next 3Y31.13%
EBIT Next 5Y4.35%
FCF growth 1Y108.51%
FCF growth 3Y-26.61%
FCF growth 5Y96.83%
OCF growth 1Y-70.15%
OCF growth 3Y-26.6%
OCF growth 5Y57.45%

IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC / IRWD 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 8 / 10 to IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


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 1404.5% in the next year.