VIRIDIAN THERAPEUTICS INC (VRDN)

US92790C1045 - Common Stock

20.14  -1.5 (-6.93%)

After market: 19 -1.14 (-5.66%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, VRDN scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VRDN was compared to 565 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. VRDN scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. While showing a medium growth rate, VRDN is valued expensive at the moment.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VRDN had negative earnings in the past year.
VRDN had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
VRDN had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
VRDN had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

VRDN's Return On Assets of -38.94% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRDN outperforms 58.47% of its industry peers.
VRDN's Return On Equity of -43.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRDN outperforms 71.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -38.94%
ROE -43.08%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-39.1%
ROA(5y)-67.96%
ROE(3y)-42.99%
ROE(5y)-97.25%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for VRDN so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

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

2.2 Solvency

VRDN has an Altman-Z score of 15.30. This indicates that VRDN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 15.30, VRDN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.37% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that VRDN is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VRDN (0.03) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 15.3
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.4%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 15.82 indicates that VRDN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 15.82, VRDN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
VRDN has a Quick Ratio of 15.82. This indicates that VRDN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
VRDN has a Quick ratio of 15.82. This is amongst the best in the industry. VRDN outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 15.82
Quick Ratio 15.82

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.73% over the past year.
The Revenue for VRDN has decreased by -80.68% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, VRDN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -48.16% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.73%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%19.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-80.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-33.13%
Revenue growth 5Y-48.16%
Sales Q2Q%0%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, VRDN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.42% on average per year.
VRDN is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 362.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y25.76%
EPS Next 2Y9.46%
EPS Next 3Y7.44%
EPS Next 5Y20.42%
Revenue Next Year-24.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-18.21%
Revenue Next 3Y382.04%
Revenue Next 5Y362.87%

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

VRDN reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VRDN. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

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

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.46%
EPS Next 3Y7.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

VIRIDIAN THERAPEUTICS INC

NASDAQ:VRDN (11/15/2024, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 19 -1.14 (-5.66%)

20.14

-1.5 (-6.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
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Market Cap1.54B
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -38.94%
ROE -43.08%
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
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Health
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Debt/Equity 0.03
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Current Ratio 15.82
Quick Ratio 15.82
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EPS 1Y (TTM)12.73%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y25.76%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-80.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-33.13%
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