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ETON PHARMACEUTICALS INC (ETON) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:ETON - US29772L1089 - Common Stock

18.18 USD
-0.16 (-0.87%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 8:08:42 PM
18.18 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/17/2025, 8:08:42 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ETON. ETON was compared to 195 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While ETON seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ETON is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ETON has reported negative net income.
ETON had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ETON had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In multiple years ETON reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
ETON Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFETON Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10M -20M -30M

1.2 Ratios

ETON's Return On Assets of -4.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ETON outperforms 72.31% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of -17.23%, ETON is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.06%
ROE -17.23%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-14.67%
ROA(5y)-31.48%
ROE(3y)-30.22%
ROE(5y)-56.08%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ETON Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICETON Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

With a decent Gross Margin value of 59.41%, ETON is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ETON's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ETON does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 59.41%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.67%
GM growth 5Y2.47%
ETON Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsETON Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20K -40K -60K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ETON does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for ETON has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ETON has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ETON has a worse debt to assets ratio.
ETON Yearly Shares OutstandingETON Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
ETON Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsETON Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

ETON has an Altman-Z score of 3.13. This indicates that ETON is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.13, ETON is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.28% of the companies in the same industry.
ETON has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.35. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ETON would need 7.35 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ETON has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.35. This is amongst the best in the industry. ETON outperforms 80.51% of its industry peers.
ETON has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ETON has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.26. This is in the lower half of the industry: ETON underperforms 75.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.26
Debt/FCF 7.35
Altman-Z 3.13
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.51%
ETON Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFETON Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M -20M

2.3 Liquidity

ETON has a Current Ratio of 1.77. This is a normal value and indicates that ETON is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ETON has a worse Current ratio (1.77) than 64.62% of its industry peers.
ETON has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that ETON is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.16, ETON is not doing good in the industry: 71.28% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.77
Quick Ratio 1.16
ETON Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesETON Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 92.31% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 85.39% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 109.79% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)92.31%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)85.39%
Revenue growth 3Y21.35%
Revenue growth 5Y109.79%
Sales Q2Q%108.6%

3.2 Future

ETON is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 82.58% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ETON will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 42.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y226.28%
EPS Next 2Y208.29%
EPS Next 3Y135.73%
EPS Next 5Y82.58%
Revenue Next Year107.09%
Revenue Next 2Y70.78%
Revenue Next 3Y56.05%
Revenue Next 5Y42.81%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
ETON Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesETON Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 100M 200M 300M 400M
ETON Yearly EPS VS EstimatesETON Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ETON. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.30 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ETON.
ETON's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ETON is cheaper than 77.44% of the companies in the same industry.
ETON is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 17.3
ETON Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsETON Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -200 -400 -600 -800

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ETON is valued a bit cheaper than 75.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ETON is valued a bit cheaper than 75.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 118.81
EV/EBITDA 216.45
ETON Per share dataETON EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ETON's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ETON's earnings are expected to grow with 135.73% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y208.29%
EPS Next 3Y135.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

ETON PHARMACEUTICALS INC

NASDAQ:ETON (10/17/2025, 8:08:42 PM)

After market: 18.18 0 (0%)

18.18

-0.16 (-0.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12
Inst Owners62.6%
Inst Owner Change0.19%
Ins Owners4.3%
Ins Owner Change-4.22%
Market Cap487.59M
Analysts82.22
Price Target30.6 (68.32%)
Short Float %14.22%
Short Ratio11.42
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)-69.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-167.35%
Max EPS beat(2)28.68%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-58.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-488.82%
Max EPS beat(4)394.12%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-38.37%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)25.01%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-19.19%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)11.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.97%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.97%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.72%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)10.63%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.79%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)-37.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 17.3
P/S 8.38
P/FCF 118.81
P/OCF 39.84
P/B 20.35
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 216.45
EPS(TTM)-0.02
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.05
Fwd EY5.78%
FCF(TTM)0.15
FCFY0.84%
OCF(TTM)0.46
OCFY2.51%
SpS2.17
BVpS0.89
TBVpS-0.33
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.06%
ROE -17.23%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 59.41%
FCFM 7.05%
ROA(3y)-14.67%
ROA(5y)-31.48%
ROE(3y)-30.22%
ROE(5y)-56.08%
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 3Y-11.67%
GM growth 5Y2.47%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.26
Debt/FCF 7.35
Debt/EBITDA 13.34
Cap/Depr 306.48%
Cap/Sales 13.98%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 541.03%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.77
Quick Ratio 1.16
Altman-Z 3.13
F-Score4
WACC8.51%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)372.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)366.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)36.24%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)92.31%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
EPS Next Y226.28%
EPS Next 2Y208.29%
EPS Next 3Y135.73%
EPS Next 5Y82.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)85.39%
Revenue growth 3Y21.35%
Revenue growth 5Y109.79%
Sales Q2Q%108.6%
Revenue Next Year107.09%
Revenue Next 2Y70.78%
Revenue Next 3Y56.05%
Revenue Next 5Y42.81%
EBIT growth 1Y93.76%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year732.34%
EBIT Next 3Y170.59%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-12.49%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y82.66%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A