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BIOGEN INC (BIIB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:BIIB - Nasdaq - US09062X1037 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

130.55  +1.11 (+0.86%)

After market: 130.55 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall BIIB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BIIB against 561 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. BIIB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BIIB has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings could make BIIB a good candidate for value investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BIIB had positive earnings in the past year.
BIIB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BIIB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BIIB had a positive operating cash flow.
BIIB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBIIB 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 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of BIIB (5.28%) is better than 92.69% of its industry peers.
BIIB has a better Return On Equity (8.71%) than 93.58% of its industry peers.
BIIB has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.95%) than 95.01% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BIIB is significantly below the industry average of 15.87%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.28%
ROE 8.71%
ROIC 9.95%
ROA(3y)7.52%
ROA(5y)9.06%
ROE(3y)13.45%
ROE(5y)18.41%
ROIC(3y)10.57%
ROIC(5y)13.65%
BIIB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBIIB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 15.07%, BIIB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.30% of the companies in the same industry.
BIIB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BIIB has a better Operating Margin (26.30%) than 96.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIIB has declined.
BIIB has a Gross Margin of 75.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BIIB outperforms 82.71% of its industry peers.
BIIB's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.3%
PM (TTM) 15.07%
GM 75.58%
OM growth 3Y-4.87%
OM growth 5Y-12.22%
PM growth 3Y5.99%
PM growth 5Y-16.26%
GM growth 3Y-1.51%
GM growth 5Y-2.23%
BIIB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBIIB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BIIB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BIIB has more shares outstanding
BIIB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BIIB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
BIIB Yearly Shares OutstandingBIIB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
BIIB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBIIB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.76 indicates that BIIB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BIIB has a better Altman-Z score (2.76) than 74.69% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BIIB is 2.74, which is a good value as it means it would take BIIB, 2.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.74, BIIB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.30% of the companies in the same industry.
BIIB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, BIIB is doing worse than 71.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 2.74
Altman-Z 2.76
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC9.42%
BIIB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBIIB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.44 indicates that BIIB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BIIB has a Current ratio of 1.44. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BIIB underperforms 83.07% of its industry peers.
BIIB has a Quick Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that BIIB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BIIB has a Quick ratio of 1.01. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BIIB underperforms 88.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1.01
BIIB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBIIB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.06% over the past year.
The earnings per share for BIIB have been decreasing by -13.31% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.59% in the past year.
BIIB shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -7.62% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.06%
EPS 3Y-4.95%
EPS 5Y-13.31%
EPS Q2Q%-17.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.13%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.62%
Sales Q2Q%6.13%

3.2 Future

BIIB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.94% yearly.
BIIB is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.16%
EPS Next 2Y-2.11%
EPS Next 3Y0.35%
EPS Next 5Y1.94%
Revenue Next Year-3.85%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.85%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.54%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.29%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
BIIB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBIIB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B
BIIB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBIIB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.25, which indicates a very decent valuation of BIIB.
97.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIIB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.60, BIIB is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.27, the valuation of BIIB can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BIIB indicates a rather cheap valuation: BIIB is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.43, BIIB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.25
Fwd PE 8.27
BIIB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBIIB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BIIB indicates a rather cheap valuation: BIIB is cheaper than 98.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BIIB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BIIB is cheaper than 98.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.33
EV/EBITDA 6.89
BIIB Per share dataBIIB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of BIIB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.11%
EPS Next 3Y0.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

BIOGEN INC

NASDAQ:BIIB (5/20/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 130.55 0 (0%)

130.55

+1.11 (+0.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Inst Owners94.24%
Inst Owner Change-1.61%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner Change4.76%
Market Cap19.13B
Analysts72.56
Price Target175.1 (34.12%)
Short Float %2.19%
Short Ratio1.79
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)8.97%
Min EPS beat(2)0.67%
Max EPS beat(2)17.28%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.01%
Min EPS beat(4)0.67%
Max EPS beat(4)28.61%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)8.78%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)10.47%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)9.94%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.67%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.67%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.61%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.03%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.28%
PT rev (1m)-12.77%
PT rev (3m)-24.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.25
Fwd PE 8.27
P/S 1.95
P/FCF 8.33
P/OCF 7.41
P/B 1.13
P/tB 20.86
EV/EBITDA 6.89
EPS(TTM)15.82
EY12.12%
EPS(NY)15.78
Fwd EY12.09%
FCF(TTM)15.67
FCFY12%
OCF(TTM)17.62
OCFY13.5%
SpS66.99
BVpS115.87
TBVpS6.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.28%
ROE 8.71%
ROCE 11.36%
ROIC 9.95%
ROICexc 11.23%
ROICexgc 55.5%
OM 26.3%
PM (TTM) 15.07%
GM 75.58%
FCFM 23.39%
ROA(3y)7.52%
ROA(5y)9.06%
ROE(3y)13.45%
ROE(5y)18.41%
ROIC(3y)10.57%
ROIC(5y)13.65%
ROICexc(3y)12.43%
ROICexc(5y)16.11%
ROICexgc(3y)38.35%
ROICexgc(5y)40.12%
ROCE(3y)12.07%
ROCE(5y)15.58%
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.15%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y-20.8%
OM growth 3Y-4.87%
OM growth 5Y-12.22%
PM growth 3Y5.99%
PM growth 5Y-16.26%
GM growth 3Y-1.51%
GM growth 5Y-2.23%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 2.74
Debt/EBITDA 1.38
Cap/Depr 40.34%
Cap/Sales 2.91%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 78.44%
Profit Quality 155.18%
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1.01
Altman-Z 2.76
F-Score6
WACC9.42%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)54.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.21%
Profit Quality(3y)99.34%
Profit Quality(5y)120.98%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.06%
EPS 3Y-4.95%
EPS 5Y-13.31%
EPS Q2Q%-17.71%
EPS Next Y-7.16%
EPS Next 2Y-2.11%
EPS Next 3Y0.35%
EPS Next 5Y1.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.13%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.62%
Sales Q2Q%6.13%
Revenue Next Year-3.85%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.85%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.54%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.29%
EBIT growth 1Y21.69%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.8%
EBIT growth 5Y-18.9%
EBIT Next Year14.01%
EBIT Next 3Y5.48%
EBIT Next 5Y5.69%
FCF growth 1Y61.56%
FCF growth 3Y-9.06%
FCF growth 5Y-17.06%
OCF growth 1Y53.87%
OCF growth 3Y-7.56%
OCF growth 5Y-16.49%