UCBJF:OTC-UCB SA (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Biotechnology |

Last Closing

USD 179.05

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 34.08B

Volume

N/A

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

Verdict

ducovest Verdict

Verdict

About

UCB SA, a biopharmaceutical company, develops products and solutions for people with neurology and immunology diseases worldwide. The company's primary products include Cimzia for inflammatory TNF mediated diseases, as well as ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis, Crohn's disease, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis; Vimpat, Keppra, and Briviact for epilepsy; Neupro for Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome; Nayzilam, a nasal spray rescue treatment for epilepsy seizure clusters; and Zyrtec and Xyzal for allergies. It also offers Evenity for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women; Bimzelx for treating plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis; and Fintepla to treat Dravet syndrome. In addition, the company is involved in developing rozanolixizumab and Zilbrisq to treat myasthenia gravis; dapirolizumab pegol for systemic lupus erythematosus; fenfluramine to treat CDKL5 deficiency disorder; doxecitine for TK2 deficiency disorder; STACCATO alprazolam for stereotypical prolonged seizures; bepranemab to treat Alzheimer's disease; minzasolmin and UCB0222 for Parkinson's disease; and UCB1381 and UCB9741 for atropic dermatitis. Further, it engages in contract manufacturing activities. UCB SA has collaboration agreements with Amgen, Biogen, Roche/Genentech, Novartis, and Otsuka. The company was incorporated in 1925 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Unadjusted Closing Price

Adjusted Closing Price

Share Volume

Relative Performance (Total Returns)

Compare
Relative Returns (From:    To: 2024-09-18 )

Largest Industry Peers for Biotechnology

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
UCBJY UCB SA ADR

+0.92 (+1.04%)

USD 34.50B
ARGNF argenx SE

N/A

USD 32.00B
GNMSF Genmab A/S

+7.46 (+2.88%)

USD 17.00B
ZLDPF Zealand Pharma A/S

-1.30 (-0.96%)

USD 9.86B
IVBIY IVBIY

N/A

USD 8.92B
SBHMY Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd ADR

N/A

USD 7.29B
SBMFF Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited

N/A

USD 7.27B
AKESF Akeso, Inc.

-0.30 (-3.23%)

USD 7.07B
WXIBF WuXi Biologics

N/A

USD 6.08B
WXXWY WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc

-0.01 (-0.24%)

USD 6.08B

ETFs Containing UCBJF

EDMF:F 2.44 % 0.00 %

N/A

N/A
EWK iShares MSCI Belgium ETF 0.00 % 0.47 %

-0.03 (0%)

N/A
MEU:CA Mackenzie Maximum Diversi.. 0.00 % 0.61 %

-0.07 (0%)

N/A

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 105.57% 89% A- 93% A
Dividend Return 1.69% 92% A 27% F
Total Return 107.26% 89% A- 93% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 100.01% 90% A- 93% A
Dividend Return 1.65% 75% C 24% F
Total Return 101.66% 90% A- 92% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 150.28% 89% A- 91% A-
Dividend Return 9.88% 70% C- 34% F
Total Return 160.16% 89% A- 90% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.40% 55% F 52% F
Dividend Return 9.90% 57% F 50% F
Total Return 1.50% 89% A- 32% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 30.07% 88% B+ 72% C
Risk Adjusted Return 32.93% 84% B 69% C-
Market Capitalization 34.08B 100% F 97% N/A

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

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 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.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is 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.

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 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.

Low Earnings Growth

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

Low Revenue Growth

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