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ROYALTY PHARMA PLC- CL A (RPRX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:RPRX - Nasdaq - GB00BMVP7Y09 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

33.01  -0.27 (-0.81%)

After market: 33.01 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to RPRX. RPRX was compared to 192 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. RPRX has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. RPRX 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 RPRX was profitable.
In the past year RPRX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years RPRX has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years RPRX had a positive operating cash flow.
RPRX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRPRX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

RPRX has a Return On Assets of 4.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RPRX outperforms 88.54% of its industry peers.
RPRX's Return On Equity of 12.37% is amongst the best of the industry. RPRX outperforms 89.58% of its industry peers.
RPRX has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RPRX outperforms 82.81% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RPRX is significantly below the industry average of 44.15%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.02%) for RPRX is above the 3 year average (5.98%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.71%
ROE 12.37%
ROIC 6.02%
ROA(3y)3.97%
ROA(5y)3.7%
ROE(3y)10.17%
ROE(5y)10.3%
ROIC(3y)5.98%
ROIC(5y)6.56%
RPRX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRPRX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of RPRX (37.95%) is better than 97.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RPRX has declined.
RPRX has a better Operating Margin (57.10%) than 98.96% of its industry peers.
RPRX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 57.1%
PM (TTM) 37.95%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-2.96%
OM growth 5Y-16.96%
PM growth 3Y11.92%
PM growth 5Y-21.76%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
RPRX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRPRX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), RPRX is destroying value.
RPRX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, RPRX has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for RPRX is higher compared to a year ago.
RPRX Yearly Shares OutstandingRPRX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
RPRX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRPRX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

RPRX has an Altman-Z score of 1.63. This is a bad value and indicates that RPRX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
RPRX has a better Altman-Z score (1.63) than 64.06% of its industry peers.
RPRX has a debt to FCF ratio of 28.91. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as RPRX would need 28.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 28.91, RPRX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.65% of the companies in the same industry.
RPRX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.95. This is a neutral value indicating RPRX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RPRX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.95 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RPRX is outperformed by 72.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.95
Debt/FCF 28.91
Altman-Z 1.63
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC8.75%
RPRX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRPRX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

RPRX has a Current Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that RPRX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.44, RPRX is not doing good in the industry: 72.40% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.44 indicates that RPRX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of RPRX (1.44) is worse than 63.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1.44
RPRX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRPRX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

RPRX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.39%.
The earnings per share for RPRX have been decreasing by -18.23% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, RPRX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.86% in the last year.
RPRX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.52% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.39%
EPS 3Y22.51%
EPS 5Y-18.23%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.52%
Sales Q2Q%-0.34%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, RPRX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.63% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, RPRX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.84%
EPS Next 2Y14.16%
EPS Next 3Y13.83%
EPS Next 5Y15.63%
Revenue Next Year12.68%
Revenue Next 2Y8.48%
Revenue Next 3Y9.15%
Revenue Next 5Y2.2%

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.
RPRX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRPRX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B
RPRX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRPRX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.05 indicates a reasonable valuation of RPRX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RPRX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.35, RPRX is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.89, the valuation of RPRX can be described as very cheap.
RPRX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RPRX is cheaper than 93.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.10. RPRX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.05
Fwd PE 6.89
RPRX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRPRX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

RPRX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RPRX is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 72.27
EV/EBITDA N/A
RPRX Per share dataRPRX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

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.
The decent profitability rating of RPRX may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as RPRX's earnings are expected to grow with 13.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.16%
EPS Next 3Y13.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RPRX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.64%.
RPRX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.32. RPRX pays more dividend than 92.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, RPRX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.64%

5.2 History

RPRX has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
RPRX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
RPRX Yearly Dividends per shareRPRX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

43.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RPRX. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP43.83%
EPS Next 2Y14.16%
EPS Next 3Y13.83%
RPRX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRPRX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B
RPRX Dividend Payout.RPRX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RPRX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ROYALTY PHARMA PLC- CL A

NASDAQ:RPRX (3/7/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 33.01 0 (0%)

33.01

-0.27 (-0.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)02-11 2025-02-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2025-05-07/bmo
Inst Owners75.52%
Inst Owner Change1.68%
Ins Owners1.42%
Ins Owner Change0.56%
Market Cap19.03B
Analysts81.54
Price Target39.4 (19.36%)
Short Float %4.13%
Short Ratio3.58
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.64%
Yearly Dividend0.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP43.83%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-21 2025-02-21 (0.22)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.77%
Min EPS beat(2)6.65%
Max EPS beat(2)6.88%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.47%
Max EPS beat(4)6.88%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)6.01%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.5%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.07%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-17.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-20.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)-14.22%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-13.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-20.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)-5.16%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-13.67%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-13.88%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-9.34%
PT rev (1m)0.87%
PT rev (3m)-3.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)49.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)63.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)63.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.05
Fwd PE 6.89
P/S 8.41
P/FCF 72.27
P/OCF 6.87
P/B 2.74
P/tB 2.74
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)4.1
EY12.42%
EPS(NY)4.79
Fwd EY14.51%
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY1.38%
OCF(TTM)4.8
OCFY14.55%
SpS3.93
BVpS12.05
TBVpS12.05
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.71%
ROE 12.37%
ROCE 7.62%
ROIC 6.02%
ROICexc 6.72%
ROICexgc 6.72%
OM 57.1%
PM (TTM) 37.95%
GM N/A
FCFM 11.63%
ROA(3y)3.97%
ROA(5y)3.7%
ROE(3y)10.17%
ROE(5y)10.3%
ROIC(3y)5.98%
ROIC(5y)6.56%
ROICexc(3y)6.7%
ROICexc(5y)7.58%
ROICexgc(3y)6.7%
ROICexgc(5y)7.59%
ROCE(3y)7.57%
ROCE(5y)8.31%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.76%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-18.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y-18.16%
OM growth 3Y-2.96%
OM growth 5Y-16.96%
PM growth 3Y11.92%
PM growth 5Y-21.76%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.95
Debt/FCF 28.91
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 110.7%
Interest Coverage -8.1
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 30.65%
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1.44
Altman-Z 1.63
F-Score5
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)92.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)95.39%
Profit Quality(3y)349.23%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.39%
EPS 3Y22.51%
EPS 5Y-18.23%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y16.84%
EPS Next 2Y14.16%
EPS Next 3Y13.83%
EPS Next 5Y15.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.52%
Sales Q2Q%-0.34%
Revenue Next Year12.68%
Revenue Next 2Y8.48%
Revenue Next 3Y9.15%
Revenue Next 5Y2.2%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.38%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.33%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.2%
EBIT Next Year26.8%
EBIT Next 3Y16.98%
EBIT Next 5Y13.65%
FCF growth 1Y-69.82%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-7.32%
OCF growth 3Y11.13%
OCF growth 5Y10.68%