VKTX:NSC-Viking Therapeutics Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Biotechnology | NASDAQ Capital Market

Last Closing

USD 60.6

Change

-2.37 (-3.76)%

Market Cap

USD 0.02B

Volume

8.32M

Analyst Target

USD 18.64
Analyst Rating

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About

Viking Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The Company develops therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. It includes portfolio of five drug candidates in clinical trials or preclinical studies.

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ETFs Containing VKTX

OZEM Roundhill GLP-1 & Weight .. 3.89 % 0.00 %

-0.09 (-0.33%)

USD 0.05B
LABU Direxion Daily S&P Biotec.. 1.42 % 1.14 %

-2.08 (-0.33%)

USD 0.99B
JHSC John Hancock Multifactor .. 0.00 % 0.50 %

-0.20 (-0.33%)

USD 0.50B
XBI SPDR® S&P Biotech ETF 0.00 % 0.35 %

-0.50 (-0.33%)

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MUSC:CA Manulife Multifactor U.S... 0.00 % 0.62 %

N/A

CAD 3.66M
XGID:LSE Xtrackers S&P Global Infr.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.37 (-0.33%)

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DX2E:F Xtrackers - S&P Global In.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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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 225.63% 97% N/A 98% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 225.63% 97% N/A 98% N/A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 442.52% 98% N/A 99% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 442.52% 98% N/A 99% N/A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 658.45% 97% N/A 98% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 658.45% 97% N/A 98% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 148.80% 86% B+ 94% A
Dividend Return 148.80% 86% B+ 94% A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 236.95% 22% F 11% F
Risk Adjusted Return 62.80% 97% N/A 85% B
Market Capitalization 0.02B 97% N/A 92% A

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 8.77 17% 14%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -111.40 99% 97%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio -71.64 99% 97%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -15.50% 91% 47%
Return on Invested Capital -40.72% 65% 25%
Return on Assets -12.68% 86% 31%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A 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.

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.

What to not like:
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