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GALAPAGOS NV (GLPG.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Amsterdam - AMS:GLPG - BE0003818359 - Common Stock

28.88 EUR
-0.2 (-0.69%)
Last: 1/28/2026, 10:34:00 AM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, GLPG scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GLPG was compared to 85 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. While GLPG seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. GLPG does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GLPG had negative earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year GLPG has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: GLPG reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • In the past 5 years GLPG always reported negative operating cash flow.
GLPG.AS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGLPG.AS 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 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -12.42%, GLPG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GLPG has a Return On Equity of -17.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: GLPG outperforms 68.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -12.42%
ROE -17.83%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.68%
ROA(5y)-1.06%
ROE(3y)0.5%
ROE(5y)-2.77%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
GLPG.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGLPG.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10

1.3 Margins

  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GLPG has grown nicely.
  • GLPG's Gross Margin of 84.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GLPG outperforms 74.12% of its industry peers.
  • GLPG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for GLPG so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 84.31%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y9.7%
GM growth 3Y-4.31%
GM growth 5YN/A
GLPG.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGLPG.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • GLPG does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GLPG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • GLPG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • GLPG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
GLPG.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingGLPG.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
GLPG.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGLPG.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.58, we must say that GLPG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • GLPG has a Altman-Z score of 1.58. This is in the better half of the industry: GLPG outperforms 65.88% of its industry peers.
  • GLPG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • GLPG has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.00) than 89.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.58
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.94%
GLPG.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGLPG.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 8.63 indicates that GLPG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 8.63, GLPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GLPG has a Quick Ratio of 8.56. This indicates that GLPG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 8.56, GLPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 8.63
Quick Ratio 8.56
GLPG.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGLPG.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for GLPG have decreased strongly by -311.50% in the last year.
  • The earnings per share for GLPG have been decreasing by -12.47% on average. This is quite bad
  • The Revenue for GLPG has decreased by -43.05% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • The Revenue for GLPG have been decreasing by -20.82% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)-311.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-12.47%
EPS Q2Q%-298.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-43.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-20.82%
Sales Q2Q%18.9%

3.2 Future

  • GLPG is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -40.64% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.52% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-541.12%
EPS Next 2Y-89.82%
EPS Next 3Y-64.76%
EPS Next 5Y-40.64%
Revenue Next Year-5.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.5%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.52%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.52%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
GLPG.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGLPG.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 200M 400M 600M 800M
GLPG.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGLPG.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 -2 4 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • GLPG reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
  • Also next year GLPG is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
GLPG.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGLPG.AS 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
GLPG.AS Per share dataGLPG.AS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • GLPG's earnings are expected to decrease with -64.76% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-89.82%
EPS Next 3Y-64.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

GALAPAGOS NV / GLPG.AS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GLPG stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to GLPG.AS.


Can you provide the valuation status for GALAPAGOS NV?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to GALAPAGOS NV (GLPG.AS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of GLPG stock?

GALAPAGOS NV (GLPG.AS) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.