AXSM:NSC-Axsome Therapeutics Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Biotechnology | NASDAQ Capital Market

Last Closing

USD 93.67

Change

+1.92 (+2.09)%

Market Cap

USD 0.14B

Volume

0.24M

Analyst Target

USD 162.50
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About

Axsome Therapeutics Inc is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company. It is engaged in developing novel therapies for the management of pain and other central nervous system, or CNS, disorders.

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DWAQ 0.00 % 0.60 %

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PILL Direxion Daily Pharmaceut.. 0.00 % 0.98 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Biotechnology) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Capital Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 17.69% 71% C- 79% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 17.69% 71% C- 77% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 24.46% 70% C- 76% C+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 24.46% 70% C- 74% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 248.99% 90% A- 93% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 248.99% 90% A- 93% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 27.68% 76% C+ 82% B
Dividend Return 27.68% 76% C+ 82% B
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 79.44% 41% F 22% F
Risk Adjusted Return 34.84% 87% B+ 67% D+
Market Capitalization 0.14B 94% A 87% B+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Biotechnology) Ratio vs. Market (NASDAQ Capital Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Price/Book Ratio 42.82 5% 3%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -30.36 96% 92%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio -14.81 94% 91%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -161.69% 29% 14%
Return on Invested Capital -64.19% 45% 17%
Return on Assets -28.23% 55% 18%
Debt to Equity Ratio 93.24% 23% 26%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Negative free cash flow

The company had negative total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector