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ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP (AVXL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:AVXL - US0327973006 - Common Stock

9.22 USD
-0.23 (-2.43%)
Last: 8/28/2025, 8:00:00 PM
9.22 USD
0 (0%)
Pre-Market: 8/29/2025, 9:02:20 AM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to AVXL. AVXL was compared to 547 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

AVXL had negative earnings in the past year.
AVXL had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years AVXL always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years AVXL always reported negative operating cash flow.
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

The Return On Assets of AVXL (-47.03%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AVXL has a better Return On Equity (-52.96%) than 64.72% of its industry peers.
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

AVXL does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
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 35.61 indicates that AVXL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 35.61, AVXL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.89% of the companies in the same industry.
AVXL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 35.61
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's Current ratio of 8.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AVXL outperforms 77.70% 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.
AVXL's Quick ratio of 8.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AVXL outperforms 77.70% 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

AVXL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.00%.
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-9.19%
EPS Next 2Y118.16%
EPS Next 3Y110.27%
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.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.43, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of AVXL.
98.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AVXL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AVXL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.78), we can say AVXL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 6.43
AVXL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAVXL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

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 110.27% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y118.16%
EPS Next 3Y110.27%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP

NASDAQ:AVXL (8/28/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

Premarket: 9.22 0 (0%)

9.22

-0.23 (-2.43%)

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 Owners37.54%
Inst Owner Change3.12%
Ins Owners3.33%
Ins Owner Change9%
Market Cap791.91M
Analysts82.22
Price Target35.02 (279.83%)
Short Float %29.87%
Short Ratio23.46
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)-4.56%
PT rev (3m)-4.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)22.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.1%
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 6.43
P/S N/A
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 8.71
P/tB 8.71
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.57
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.43
Fwd EY15.56%
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
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
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-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 35.61
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-9.19%
EPS Next 2Y118.16%
EPS Next 3Y110.27%
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