ACAD:NGS-ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Biotechnology | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 22.19

Change

+0.21 (+0.96)%

Market Cap

USD 3.24B

Volume

2.03M

Analyst Target

USD 59.27
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About

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company. It is engaged in the business of development and commercialization of medicines to address unmet medical needs in central nervous system disorders.

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ETFs Containing ACAD

IBRN iShares Trust - iShares N.. 5.71 % 0.00 %

+0.37 (+1.04%)

USD 3.31M
SBIO ALPS Medical Breakthrough.. 3.14 % 0.50 %

+0.91 (+1.04%)

USD 0.08B
WELP:LSE HAN-GINS Indxx Healthcare.. 1.12 % 0.00 %

+4.90 (+1.04%)

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SIZ 0.66 % 1.71 %

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CHEP 0.00 % 1.12 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Biotechnology) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 20.93% 84% B 86% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 20.93% 84% B 86% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 47.05% 88% B+ 87% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 47.05% 88% B+ 87% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -56.22% 59% D- 24% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -56.22% 59% D- 23% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -11.71% 38% F 23% F
Dividend Return -11.71% 38% F 22% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 40.23% 72% C 44% F
Risk Adjusted Return -29.10% 34% F 23% F
Market Capitalization 3.24B 92% A 84% B

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Biotechnology) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 12.73 39% 62%
Price/Book Ratio 3.80 34% 29%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 18.44 3% 15%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 22.46 4% 16%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 37.24% 98% 95%
Return on Invested Capital 34.21% 90% 93%
Return on Assets 5.56% 95% 85%
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 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.

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:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

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.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

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.