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CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC (CORT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CORT - US2183521028 - Common Stock

38.2 USD
+3.4 (+9.77%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:11:35 PM
37.7208 USD
-0.48 (-1.25%)
After Hours: 1/2/2026, 8:11:35 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, CORT scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CORT was compared to 191 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CORT a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. CORT is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, CORT could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CORT had positive earnings in the past year.
CORT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CORT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CORT had a positive operating cash flow.
CORT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCORT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 12.88%, CORT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.79%, CORT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
CORT has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.69%) than 87.43% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CORT is significantly above the industry average of 12.85%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.69%) for CORT is well below the 3 year average (17.94%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CORT had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.88%
ROE 16.79%
ROIC 8.69%
ROA(3y)17.09%
ROA(5y)19.27%
ROE(3y)20.64%
ROE(5y)22.43%
ROIC(3y)17.94%
ROIC(5y)20.7%
CORT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCORT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

CORT has a better Profit Margin (14.32%) than 86.39% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CORT has declined.
CORT has a Operating Margin of 8.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CORT outperforms 80.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CORT has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.19%, CORT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.86% of the companies in the same industry.
CORT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.85%
PM (TTM) 14.32%
GM 98.19%
OM growth 3Y-15.83%
OM growth 5Y-11.04%
PM growth 3Y-12.04%
PM growth 5Y-7.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.04%
CORT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCORT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CORT is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CORT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CORT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
CORT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
CORT Yearly Shares OutstandingCORT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CORT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCORT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 14.21 indicates that CORT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 14.21, CORT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.29% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for CORT. 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 14.21
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC9.37%
CORT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCORT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

CORT has a Current Ratio of 3.14. This indicates that CORT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CORT has a Current ratio (3.14) which is in line with its industry peers.
CORT has a Quick Ratio of 3.07. This indicates that CORT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CORT has a Quick ratio (3.07) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.14
Quick Ratio 3.07
CORT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCORT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CORT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -30.16%.
Measured over the past years, CORT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.71% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CORT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.92% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CORT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.11% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.16%
EPS 3Y11.69%
EPS 5Y9.71%
EPS Q2Q%-60.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.92%
Revenue growth 3Y22.64%
Revenue growth 5Y17.11%
Sales Q2Q%13.75%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CORT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 54.42% on average per year.
CORT is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 31.49% yearly.
EPS Next Y-20.21%
EPS Next 2Y-5.85%
EPS Next 3Y54.32%
EPS Next 5Y54.42%
Revenue Next Year18.44%
Revenue Next 2Y30.32%
Revenue Next 3Y30.85%
Revenue Next 5Y31.49%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CORT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCORT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B 4B
CORT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCORT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 43.41, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CORT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CORT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CORT is cheaper than 77.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.60, CORT is valued quite expensively.
CORT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.76.
CORT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CORT is cheaper than 72.25% of the companies in the same industry.
CORT is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.41
Fwd PE 34.76
CORT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCORT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

CORT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CORT is cheaper than 77.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CORT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.72
EV/EBITDA 44.27
CORT Per share dataCORT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CORT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CORT's earnings are expected to grow with 54.32% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.47
EPS Next 2Y-5.85%
EPS Next 3Y54.32%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CORT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC

NASDAQ:CORT (1/2/2026, 8:11:35 PM)

After market: 37.7208 -0.48 (-1.25%)

38.2

+3.4 (+9.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners75.62%
Inst Owner Change-1.11%
Ins Owners6.58%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap4.02B
Revenue(TTM)741.17M
Net Income(TTM)106.11M
Analysts80
Price Target129.72 (239.58%)
Short Float %10.88%
Short Ratio12.26
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)33.91%
Min EPS beat(2)16.19%
Max EPS beat(2)51.63%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-40.2%
Max EPS beat(4)51.63%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.67%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)13.54%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)12.14%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.4%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)-4.4%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.84%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.78%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.44%
PT rev (1m)-5.95%
PT rev (3m)-5.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.41
Fwd PE 34.76
P/S 5.42
P/FCF 24.72
P/OCF 24.67
P/B 6.36
P/tB 6.36
EV/EBITDA 44.27
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY2.3%
EPS(NY)1.1
Fwd EY2.88%
FCF(TTM)1.55
FCFY4.05%
OCF(TTM)1.55
OCFY4.05%
SpS7.05
BVpS6.01
TBVpS6.01
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.47
Graham Number10.91
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.88%
ROE 16.79%
ROCE 10.07%
ROIC 8.69%
ROICexc 24.92%
ROICexgc 24.92%
OM 8.85%
PM (TTM) 14.32%
GM 98.19%
FCFM 21.93%
ROA(3y)17.09%
ROA(5y)19.27%
ROE(3y)20.64%
ROE(5y)22.43%
ROIC(3y)17.94%
ROIC(5y)20.7%
ROICexc(3y)74.13%
ROICexc(5y)85.06%
ROICexgc(3y)74.13%
ROICexgc(5y)85.06%
ROCE(3y)20.79%
ROCE(5y)23.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-17.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.58%
OM growth 3Y-15.83%
OM growth 5Y-11.04%
PM growth 3Y-12.04%
PM growth 5Y-7.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.04%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 36.2%
Cap/Sales 0.04%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 245.43%
Profit Quality 153.21%
Current Ratio 3.14
Quick Ratio 3.07
Altman-Z 14.21
F-Score6
WACC9.37%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)112.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)124.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.19%
Profit Quality(3y)125.51%
Profit Quality(5y)133.52%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.16%
EPS 3Y11.69%
EPS 5Y9.71%
EPS Q2Q%-60.98%
EPS Next Y-20.21%
EPS Next 2Y-5.85%
EPS Next 3Y54.32%
EPS Next 5Y54.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.92%
Revenue growth 3Y22.64%
Revenue growth 5Y17.11%
Sales Q2Q%13.75%
Revenue Next Year18.44%
Revenue Next 2Y30.32%
Revenue Next 3Y30.85%
Revenue Next 5Y31.49%
EBIT growth 1Y-54.26%
EBIT growth 3Y3.23%
EBIT growth 5Y4.18%
EBIT Next Year-24.4%
EBIT Next 3Y37.86%
EBIT Next 5Y19.15%
FCF growth 1Y5.22%
FCF growth 3Y5.38%
FCF growth 5Y7.73%
OCF growth 1Y5.34%
OCF growth 3Y5.66%
OCF growth 5Y7.79%

CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC / CORT FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC (CORT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CORT.


Can you provide the valuation status for CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC (CORT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC?

CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC (CORT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC (CORT) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC (CORT) is 43.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.36.