VKTX:NSC-Viking Therapeutics Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Biotechnology | NASDAQ Capital Market

Last Closing

USD 76.97

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 0.02B

Volume

3.75M

Analyst Target

USD 18.64
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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

ULTY Tidal Trust II 5.68 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+1.03%)

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SBIO ALPS Medical Breakthrough.. 5.05 % 0.50 %

-0.44 (1.03%)

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XSGI:SW Xtrackers S&P Global Infr.. 4.59 % 0.00 %

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EHLS Even Herd Long Short ETF 2.20 % 0.00 %

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BTEC Principal Healthcare Inno.. 1.74 % 0.42 %

-0.46 (1.03%)

USD 0.04B
CURE:AU ETFS S&P Biotech ETF 1.18 % 0.00 %

-0.15 (1.03%)

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VTWG Vanguard Russell 2000 Gro.. 0.62 % 0.20 %

-0.18 (1.03%)

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R2US:SW SPDR® Russell 2000 US Sm.. 0.31 % 0.00 %

+0.05 (+1.03%)

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XRS2:SW Xtrackers Russell 2000 UC.. 0.31 % 0.00 %

N/A

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VTWO Vanguard Russell 2000 Ind.. 0.31 % 0.15 %

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+0.04 (+1.03%)

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BBC Virtus LifeSci Biotech Cl.. 0.00 % 0.79 %

-0.55 (1.03%)

USD 0.01B
FSMD Fidelity Small-Mid Factor 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+1.03%)

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URTY ProShares UltraPro Russel.. 0.00 % 0.95 %

+0.05 (+1.03%)

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

-1.41 (1.03%)

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-0.32 (1.03%)

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-16.50 (1.03%)

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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 313.59% 99% N/A 99% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 313.59% 99% N/A 99% N/A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 236.70% 98% N/A 98% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 236.70% 98% N/A 98% N/A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 763.86% 96% N/A 98% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 763.86% 96% N/A 98% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 106.74% 93% A 96% N/A
Dividend Return 106.74% 93% A 95% A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 226.02% 12% F 7% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 47.23% 92% A 78% C+
Market Capitalization 0.02B 97% N/A 91% 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 21.71 7% 5%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -99.06 100% 96%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio -71.64 99% 97%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -17.55% 89% 46%
Return on Invested Capital -40.84% 66% 25%
Return on Assets -12.78% 85% 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