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ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ACRX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:ACRX - Nasdaq - US00444T2096 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

0.86  +0.06 (+7.5%)

After market: 0.8719 +0.01 (+1.38%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, ACRX scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ACRX was compared to 193 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. ACRX scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. ACRX is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ACRX has reported negative net income.
In the past year ACRX has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ACRX reported 4 times negative net income.
In the past 5 years ACRX always reported negative operating cash flow.
ACRX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFACRX 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 0 20M -20M 40M -40M

1.2 Ratios

ACRX has a Return On Assets of -113.65%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ACRX underperforms 84.31% of its industry peers.
ACRX's Return On Equity of -144.70% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ACRX is outperformed by 68.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -113.65%
ROE -144.7%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-5.62%
ROA(5y)-22.84%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ACRX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACRX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 500 -500 -1K

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for ACRX so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ACRX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACRX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 1K -1K 2K -2K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ACRX does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for ACRX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ACRX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ACRX Yearly Shares OutstandingACRX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2M 4M 6M 8M
ACRX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsACRX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -26.92, we must say that ACRX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of ACRX (-26.92) is worse than 88.73% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for ACRX. 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 N/A
Altman-Z -26.92
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.57%
ACRX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACRX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 20M -20M -40M

2.3 Liquidity

ACRX has a Current Ratio of 4.00. This indicates that ACRX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 4.00, ACRX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.39% of the companies in the same industry.
ACRX has a Quick Ratio of 4.00. This indicates that ACRX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ACRX (4.00) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4
Quick Ratio 4
ACRX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesACRX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 50.88% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, ACRX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -37.23% in the last year.
The Revenue for ACRX have been decreasing by -26.04% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)50.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%91.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-37.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.23%
Revenue growth 5Y-26.04%
Sales Q2Q%N/A

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 36.49% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y72.27%
EPS Next 2Y34.78%
EPS Next 3Y22.12%
EPS Next 5Y15.09%
Revenue Next Year-91.49%
Revenue Next 2Y-52.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-25.27%
Revenue Next 5Y36.49%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
ACRX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesACRX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 20M 40M 60M
ACRX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesACRX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 5 -5 -10 -15 -20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ACRX. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ACRX. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
ACRX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACRX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
ACRX Per share dataACRX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 -2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as ACRX's earnings are expected to grow with 22.12% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.78%
EPS Next 3Y22.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ACRX!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ACELRX PHARMACEUTICALS INC

NASDAQ:ACRX (1/9/2024, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 0.8719 +0.01 (+1.38%)

0.86

+0.06 (+7.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)11-08 2023-11-08/amc
Earnings (Next)03-28 2024-03-28/amc
Inst Owners22.97%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners3.13%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap14.58M
Analysts82.5
Price Target4.72 (448.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)49%
Min EPS beat(2)26.01%
Max EPS beat(2)71.99%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)13.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-92.23%
Max EPS beat(4)71.99%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)14.45%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)10.52%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)9.08%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)108.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)226.8%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-100%
Max Revenue beat(4)226.8%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-47.29%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-47.44%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-44.57%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)20.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)100%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 23.51
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.8
P/tB 1.53
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-2.23
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.8
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.13
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.12
OCFYN/A
SpS0.04
BVpS1.08
TBVpS0.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -113.65%
ROE -144.7%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-5.62%
ROA(5y)-22.84%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 21.54%
Cap/Sales 22.58%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 4
Quick Ratio 4
Altman-Z -26.92
F-Score5
WACC9.57%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)71.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)39.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)61.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)50.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%91.49%
EPS Next Y72.27%
EPS Next 2Y34.78%
EPS Next 3Y22.12%
EPS Next 5Y15.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-37.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.23%
Revenue growth 5Y-26.04%
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year-91.49%
Revenue Next 2Y-52.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-25.27%
Revenue Next 5Y36.49%
EBIT growth 1Y11.94%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y39.91%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y33.11%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A