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ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ACAD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ACAD - US0042251084 - Common Stock

25.88 USD
+0.45 (+1.77%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 8:07:53 PM
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After Hours: 12/3/2025, 8:07:53 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

ACAD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 534 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. While ACAD has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. ACAD has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ACAD was profitable.
ACAD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ACAD had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years ACAD always reported negative operating cash flow.
ACAD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFACAD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -50M -100M -150M -200M -250M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ACAD (19.63%) is better than 96.82% of its industry peers.
ACAD has a better Return On Equity (28.47%) than 97.38% of its industry peers.
ACAD's Return On Invested Capital of 7.66% is amongst the best of the industry. ACAD outperforms 93.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.63%
ROE 28.47%
ROIC 7.66%
ROA(3y)-13.43%
ROA(5y)-20.05%
ROE(3y)-13.54%
ROE(5y)-23.31%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ACAD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACAD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

ACAD has a better Profit Margin (24.94%) than 95.32% of its industry peers.
ACAD has a Operating Margin of 9.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACAD outperforms 91.20% of its industry peers.
ACAD has a Gross Margin of 91.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACAD outperforms 92.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACAD has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.02%
PM (TTM) 24.94%
GM 91.92%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.57%
GM growth 5Y2.57%
ACAD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACAD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50K -100K -150K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ACAD is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ACAD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ACAD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ACAD has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
ACAD Yearly Shares OutstandingACAD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
ACAD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsACAD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

ACAD has an Altman-Z score of 5.72. This indicates that ACAD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ACAD has a Altman-Z score of 5.72. This is in the better half of the industry: ACAD outperforms 75.84% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for ACAD. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.72
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.73%
ACAD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACAD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

ACAD has a Current Ratio of 3.02. This indicates that ACAD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ACAD's Current ratio of 3.02 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ACAD is outperformed by 62.92% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.94 indicates that ACAD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ACAD's Quick ratio of 2.94 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ACAD is outperformed by 61.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.02
Quick Ratio 2.94
ACAD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesACAD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ACAD have decreased strongly by -14.10% in the last year.
The Revenue has grown by 121.75% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.1%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%110%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)121.75%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%11.27%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ACAD will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 38.78% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.04% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y21.55%
EPS Next 2Y35.04%
EPS Next 3Y37.81%
EPS Next 5Y38.78%
Revenue Next Year10.06%
Revenue Next 2Y10.93%
Revenue Next 3Y10.69%
Revenue Next 5Y10.04%

3.3 Evolution

ACAD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesACAD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 500M 1B 1.5B
ACAD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesACAD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 2 -2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 38.63, ACAD can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ACAD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.20% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ACAD to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.37), we can say ACAD is valued slightly more expensively.
ACAD is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.57.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ACAD is valued cheaper than 91.57% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.20. ACAD is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.63
Fwd PE 29.57
ACAD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACAD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ACAD indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACAD is cheaper than 92.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ACAD indicates a rather cheap valuation: ACAD is cheaper than 94.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.11
EV/EBITDA 26.43
ACAD Per share dataACAD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
ACAD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ACAD's earnings are expected to grow with 37.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y35.04%
EPS Next 3Y37.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ACAD does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC

NASDAQ:ACAD (12/3/2025, 8:07:53 PM)

After market: 25.88 0 (0%)

25.88

+0.45 (+1.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners102.78%
Inst Owner Change1.37%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change-4.93%
Market Cap4.38B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)261.17M
Analysts77.04
Price Target29.41 (13.64%)
Short Float %5.64%
Short Ratio4.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)96.34%
Min EPS beat(2)14.46%
Max EPS beat(2)178.22%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)20.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-109.07%
Max EPS beat(4)178.22%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)29%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)26.97%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)24.21%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.08%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.62%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.37%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.45%
PT rev (1m)-0.77%
PT rev (3m)-2.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)21.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.63
Fwd PE 29.57
P/S 4.18
P/FCF 20.11
P/OCF 13.78
P/B 4.77
P/tB 5.43
EV/EBITDA 26.43
EPS(TTM)0.67
EY2.59%
EPS(NY)0.88
Fwd EY3.38%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY4.97%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY7.26%
SpS6.19
BVpS5.42
TBVpS4.76
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.04
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.63%
ROE 28.47%
ROCE 9.69%
ROIC 7.66%
ROICexc 58.65%
ROICexgc 479.54%
OM 9.02%
PM (TTM) 24.94%
GM 91.92%
FCFM 20.79%
ROA(3y)-13.43%
ROA(5y)-20.05%
ROE(3y)-13.54%
ROE(5y)-23.31%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.57%
GM growth 5Y2.57%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 711.57%
Cap/Sales 9.55%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 292.92%
Profit Quality 83.36%
Current Ratio 3.02
Quick Ratio 2.94
Altman-Z 5.72
F-Score4
WACC8.73%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)241.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)203.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)567.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)341.01%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.1%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%110%
EPS Next Y21.55%
EPS Next 2Y35.04%
EPS Next 3Y37.81%
EPS Next 5Y38.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)121.75%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%11.27%
Revenue Next Year10.06%
Revenue Next 2Y10.93%
Revenue Next 3Y10.69%
Revenue Next 5Y10.04%
EBIT growth 1Y50.49%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-13.53%
EBIT Next 3Y32.73%
EBIT Next 5Y43.9%
FCF growth 1Y264.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y443.26%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC / ACAD FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ACAD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ACAD.


Can you provide the valuation status for ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ACAD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ACAD) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ACAD) is expected to grow by 21.55% in the next year.