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CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC (NASDAQ:CPRX) – A Strong Contender for CANSLIM Investors

By Mill Chart

Last update: Jun 4, 2025

CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC (NASDAQ:CPRX) stands out as a compelling candidate for investors following the CANSLIM strategy. The stock meets multiple criteria of the system, combining strong earnings growth, solid fundamentals, and favorable technical trends. Below, we examine why CPRX aligns with CANSLIM principles.

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Key CANSLIM Criteria Met by CPRX

  • Earnings Growth (C & A Criteria)

    • Quarterly EPS growth (Q2Q): 136.8%
    • Quarterly revenue growth (Q2Q): 43.6%
    • 3-year EPS CAGR: 52.4%
      These figures exceed CANSLIM’s minimum thresholds, indicating strong momentum and consistent profitability.
  • Return on Equity (A Criteria)

    • ROE of 24.8% reflects efficient use of shareholder capital, well above the 10% minimum suggested by CANSLIM.
  • Debt-Free Balance Sheet (S Criteria)

    • Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0 highlights financial stability, reducing risk for investors.
  • Market Leadership (L Criteria)

    • Relative strength of 92.4 means CPRX outperforms 92% of all stocks, a key trait for CANSLIM stocks.
  • Institutional Sponsorship (I Criteria)

    • Institutional ownership at 83.7% is below the 85% threshold, suggesting room for further institutional buying.

Technical Strength

CPRX’s technical rating of 10/10 reflects a strong uptrend in both short-term and long-term timeframes. The stock is trading near its 52-week high, with multiple support levels providing downside protection. A recent pocket pivot signal further reinforces bullish momentum.

For a deeper look, review the full technical analysis report.

Valuation and Fundamentals

CPRX holds a fundamental rating of 8/10, with high marks for profitability, growth, and financial health. The stock appears reasonably valued, trading at a P/E of 15.9, below both industry and S&P 500 averages.

See the detailed fundamental report for a complete breakdown.

Our CANSLIM High Growth screener lists more stocks matching this strategy and is updated daily.

Disclaimer

This is not investing advice! The article highlights observations at the time of writing, but you should always conduct your own analysis before making investment decisions.

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