VRTX:NSD-Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Biotechnology |

Last Closing

USD 474.16

Change

-7.10 (-1.48)%

Market Cap

USD 125.27B

Volume

0.87M

Analyst Target

USD 306.43
Analyst Rating

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biotechnology company, engages in developing and commercializing therapies for treating cystic fibrosis (CF). It markets TRIKAFTA/KAFTRIO for people with CF with at least one F508del mutation for 2 years of age or older; SYMDEKO/SYMKEVI for people with CF for 6 years of age or older; ORKAMBI for CF patients 1 year or older; and KALYDECO for the treatment of patients with 1 year or older who have CF with ivacaftor. The company's pipeline includes VX-522, a CFTR mRNA therapeutic designed to treat the underlying cause of CF, which is in Phase 1 clinical trial; VX-548, a non-opioid medicine for the treatment of acute and neuropathic pain which is in Phase 3 clinical trial; Exa-cel, for the treatment of sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia which is in Phase 2/3 clinical trial. In addition, it provides inaxaplin for the treatment of APOL1-mediated focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and co-morbidities, such as hypertension which is in single Phase 2/3; VX- 880 and VX-264, treatment for Type 1 Diabetes which is in Phase 1/2 clinical trial; VX-970, which is in Phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of cancer; and VX-803 and VX-984 for treatment of cancer in Phase 1 clinical trial. Further, it sells the products to specialty pharmacy and specialty distributors in the United States, as well as retail pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics. Additionally, the company has collaborations with CRISPR Therapeutics AG.; Moderna, Inc.; Entrada Therapeutics, Inc.; Arbor Biotechnologies, Inc.; Mammoth Biosciences, Inc.; and Verve Therapeutics., as well as collaborations with Tevard Biosciences to develop novel tRNA-based therapies for duchenne muscular dystrophy. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

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ETFs Containing VRTX

DCCHAS:SW UBS (Irl) Fund Solutions .. 90.84 % 0.00 %

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DCUSAS:SW UBS (Irl) Fund Solutions .. 90.84 % 0.00 %

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DCEUAS:SW UBS (Irl) Fund Solutions .. 90.84 % 0.00 %

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DCGBAS:SW UBS (Irl) Fund Solutions .. 90.84 % 0.00 %

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BBH VanEck Biotech ETF 9.55 % 0.35 %

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MSGR 8.22 % 0.00 %

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CURE:XETRA VanEck Genomics and Healt.. 7.99 % 0.00 %

-0.12 (0.21%)

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CURG:LSE VanEck Genomics and Healt.. 7.96 % 0.00 %

-0.16 (0.21%)

USD 7.21M
BTEC:SW iShares Nasdaq US Biotech.. 7.95 % 0.00 %

-0.03 (0.21%)

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IBBQ Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnol.. 7.73 % 0.00 %

-0.09 (0.21%)

USD 0.04B
2B70:F iShares NASDAQ US Biotech.. 7.60 % 0.00 %

-0.02 (0.21%)

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2B70:XETRA iShares Nasdaq US Biotech.. 7.60 % 0.00 %

-0.06 (0.21%)

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BIS ProShares UltraShort Nasd.. 7.21 % 0.95 %

+0.08 (+0.21%)

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UBIO 6.52 % 0.95 %

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LIFE-B:CA Evolve Global Healthcare .. 5.49 % 0.00 %

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ZWHC:CA BMO Covered Call Health C.. 5.16 % 0.00 %

-0.26 (0.21%)

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BIB ProShares Ultra Nasdaq Bi.. 5.05 % 0.95 %

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USD 0.09B
LIFE-U:CA Evolve Global Healthcare .. 5.00 % 0.00 %

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XGES:LSE Xtrackers MSCI Genomic He.. 4.94 % 0.00 %

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XGEN:XETRA Xtrackers MSCI Genomic He.. 4.91 % 0.00 %

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XNNS:LSE Xtrackers MSCI Innovation.. 4.83 % 0.00 %

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XNNV:LSE Xtrackers MSCI Innovation.. 4.83 % 0.00 %

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XDG3:XETRA Xtrackers MSCI Global SDG.. 4.77 % 0.00 %

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XNNV:XETRA Xtrackers MSCI Innovation.. 4.76 % 0.00 %

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SAMM The Advisors’ Inner .. 4.15 % 0.00 %

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XDGI:XETRA Xtrackers MSCI Global SDG.. 3.70 % 0.00 %

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CBUF:XETRA iShares MSCI World Health.. 3.45 % 0.00 %

-0.06 (0.21%)

USD 1.13B
HEAL:CA 3.39 % 0.00 %

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CDNA:CA 2.94 % 0.00 %

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BIOT:SW L&G Pharma Breakthrough U.. 2.68 % 0.00 %

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ETLI:XETRA L&G Pharma Breakthrough U.. 2.64 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.02B
UPWD 2.43 % 0.00 %

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POWA Invesco Bloomberg Pricing.. 2.11 % 0.00 %

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XLVE:CA Mulvihill U.S. Health Car.. 1.93 % 0.00 %

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MVEA:SW iShares Edge MSCI USA Min.. 1.62 % 0.00 %

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MVEA:XETRA iShares Edge MSCI USA Min.. 1.56 % 0.00 %

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ESMV iShares ESG MSCI USA Min .. 1.51 % 0.00 %

-0.15 (0.21%)

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MVEW:XETRA iShares Edge MSCI World M.. 1.37 % 0.00 %

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MVEC:SW iShares Edge MSCI World M.. 1.37 % 0.00 %

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MVEW:SW iShares Edge MSCI World M.. 1.37 % 0.00 %

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MVWE:SW iShares Edge MSCI World M.. 1.37 % 0.00 %

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MVEW:LSE iShares Edge MSCI World M.. 1.33 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (0.21%)

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FLXU:SW Franklin U.S. Equity UCIT.. 1.17 % 0.00 %

-0.11 (0.21%)

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FLXU:XETRA Franklin LibertyShares IC.. 1.06 % 0.00 %

-0.19 (0.21%)

USD 0.18B
THNZ:XETRA L&G Global Thematic ESG E.. 1.03 % 0.00 %

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SMRT:PA 0.59 % 0.00 %

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SM8T:XETRA Amundi Index Solutions - .. 0.58 % 0.00 %

-1.50 (0.21%)

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SMRU:PA Amundi Index Solutions - .. 0.58 % 0.00 %

-3.28 (0.21%)

USD 3.47M
DEF 0.00 % 0.59 %

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FBT First Trust NYSE Arca Bio.. 0.00 % 0.57 %

+0.15 (+0.21%)

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IBB iShares Biotechnology ETF 0.00 % 0.47 %

-0.31 (0.21%)

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LABD Direxion Daily S&P Biotec.. 0.00 % 1.00 %

+0.04 (+0.21%)

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PBE Invesco Dynamic Biotechno.. 0.00 % 0.57 %

+0.03 (+0.21%)

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FTXH First Trust Nasdaq Pharma.. 0.00 % 0.60 %

-0.05 (0.21%)

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BTEC:LSE iShares Nasdaq US Biotech.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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BIGT:LSE L&G Pharma Breakthrough U.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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XBI SPDR® S&P Biotech ETF 0.00 % 0.35 %

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ZUH:CA BMO Equal Weight US Healt.. 0.00 % 0.39 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Biotechnology) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 16.53% 72% C 77% C+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 16.53% 72% C 76% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 34.59% 71% C- 80% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 34.59% 71% C- 79% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 166.20% 88% B+ 90% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 166.20% 87% B+ 90% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 17.68% 71% C- 75% C
Dividend Return 17.68% 71% C- 74% C
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 26.12% 92% A 68% D+
Risk Adjusted Return 67.69% 98% N/A 87% B+
Market Capitalization 125.27B 100% F 99% N/A

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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.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

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.

Positive cash flow

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

Positive free cash flow

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

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

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:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

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

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.