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ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP (AVXL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:AVXL - US0327973006 - Common Stock

3.6 USD
+0.1 (+2.86%)
Last: 11/19/2025, 2:58:23 PM
3.63 USD
+0.03 (+0.83%)
Pre-Market: 11/20/2025, 8:00:03 AM
Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, AVXL scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AVXL was compared to 533 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. AVXL has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. AVXL does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AVXL has reported negative net income.
In the past year AVXL has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years AVXL always reported negative net income.
AVXL had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AVXL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAVXL 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 -10M -20M -30M -40M -50M

1.2 Ratios

AVXL's Return On Assets of -47.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AVXL outperforms 52.53% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -52.96%, AVXL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -47.03%
ROE -52.96%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-31.3%
ROA(5y)-38.71%
ROE(3y)-34.3%
ROE(5y)-44.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AVXL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAVXL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for AVXL 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
AVXL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAVXL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, AVXL has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for AVXL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for AVXL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
AVXL Yearly Shares OutstandingAVXL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
AVXL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAVXL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 10.37 indicates that AVXL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of AVXL (10.37) is better than 83.68% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for AVXL. 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 10.37
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
AVXL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAVXL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

AVXL has a Current Ratio of 8.93. This indicates that AVXL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
AVXL has a Current ratio of 8.93. This is in the better half of the industry: AVXL outperforms 78.61% of its industry peers.
AVXL has a Quick Ratio of 8.93. This indicates that AVXL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AVXL (8.93) is better than 78.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 8.93
Quick Ratio 8.93
AVXL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAVXL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for AVXL have decreased strongly by -14.00% in the last year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, AVXL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 95.07% on average per year.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y-13.12%
EPS Next 2Y118.31%
EPS Next 3Y110.64%
EPS Next 5Y95.07%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
AVXL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAVXL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
AVXL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAVXL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for AVXL. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 2.50 indicates a rather cheap valuation of AVXL.
AVXL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AVXL is cheaper than 99.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.42, AVXL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 2.5
AVXL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAVXL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
AVXL Per share dataAVXL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 -0.5 1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

AVXL's earnings are expected to grow with 110.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y118.31%
EPS Next 3Y110.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP

NASDAQ:AVXL (11/19/2025, 2:58:23 PM)

Premarket: 3.63 +0.03 (+0.83%)

3.6

+0.1 (+2.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-22 2025-12-22/amc
Inst Owners38.51%
Inst Owner Change0.96%
Ins Owners3.31%
Ins Owner Change2.83%
Market Cap309.20M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)-48.17M
Analysts80
Price Target44.88 (1146.67%)
Short Float %32.12%
Short Ratio13.02
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.44%
Max EPS beat(2)15.03%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.44%
Max EPS beat(4)19.26%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)10.57%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)9.69%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)8.9%
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)28.16%
PT rev (3m)28.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 2.5
P/S N/A
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 3.4
P/tB 3.4
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.57
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.44
Fwd EY39.95%
FCF(TTM)-0.43
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.43
OCFYN/A
SpS0
BVpS1.06
TBVpS1.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -47.03%
ROE -52.96%
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)-31.3%
ROA(5y)-38.71%
ROE(3y)-34.3%
ROE(5y)-44.93%
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 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 8.93
Quick Ratio 8.93
Altman-Z 10.37
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
EPS Next Y-13.12%
EPS Next 2Y118.31%
EPS Next 3Y110.64%
EPS Next 5Y95.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.24%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year369.85%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-42.74%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-42.74%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP / AVXL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to AVXL.


What is the valuation status of ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP (AVXL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP (AVXL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of AVXL stock?

ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP (AVXL) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


How financially healthy is ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP?

The financial health rating of ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP (AVXL) is 8 / 10.