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GALAPAGOS NV-SPON ADR (GLPG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:GLPG - US36315X1019 - ADR

31.96 USD
-0.07 (-0.22%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:00:01 PM
31.96 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

GLPG gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 534 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. The financial health of GLPG is average, but 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.
GLPG had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
GLPG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGLPG 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 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of -7.45%, GLPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.14% of the companies in the same industry.
GLPG's Return On Equity of -10.75% is amongst the best of the industry. GLPG outperforms 87.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.45%
ROE -10.75%
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 Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGLPG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

GLPG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GLPG's Gross Margin of 87.59% is amongst the best of the industry. GLPG outperforms 89.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GLPG has declined.
GLPG 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 87.59%
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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGLPG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for GLPG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
GLPG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GLPG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
GLPG Yearly Shares OutstandingGLPG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
GLPG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGLPG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.46, we must say that GLPG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GLPG has a Altman-Z score of 1.46. This is in the better half of the industry: GLPG outperforms 62.92% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GLPG outperforms 47.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.46
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.89%
GLPG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGLPG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 8.08 indicates that GLPG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 8.08, GLPG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.60% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 7.99 indicates that GLPG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
GLPG has a better Quick ratio (7.99) than 73.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 8.08
Quick Ratio 7.99
GLPG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGLPG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GLPG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -200.70%.
Measured over the past years, GLPG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -12.47% on average per year.
GLPG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -52.50%.
Measured over the past years, GLPG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -20.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-200.7%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-12.47%
EPS Q2Q%-1242.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-52.5%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-20.82%
Sales Q2Q%-16.16%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GLPG will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -40.74% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-346.2%
EPS Next 2Y-84.1%
EPS Next 3Y-65.78%
EPS Next 5Y-40.74%
Revenue Next Year-5.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.52%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.07%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
GLPG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGLPG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M
GLPG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGLPG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GLPG. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
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 Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGLPG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
GLPG Per share dataGLPG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GLPG's earnings are expected to decrease with -65.78% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-84.1%
EPS Next 3Y-65.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

GALAPAGOS NV-SPON ADR

NASDAQ:GLPG (10/24/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 31.96 0 (0%)

31.96

-0.07 (-0.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)07-23 2025-07-23/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05
Inst Owners25.23%
Inst Owner Change0.17%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.11B
Revenue(TTM)275.61M
Net Income(TTM)-284274000
Analysts48.24
Price Target35.19 (10.11%)
Short Float %3.37%
Short Ratio7.59
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1378.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-1682.53%
Max EPS beat(2)-1074.45%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-663.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-1682.53%
Max EPS beat(4)154.1%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-142.38%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.35%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.35%
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)0.04%
PT rev (3m)1.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)86.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-151.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 6.58
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.69
P/tB 0.75
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-5.03
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.81
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-5.25
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-4.91
OCFYN/A
SpS4.86
BVpS46.59
TBVpS42.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.45%
ROE -10.75%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 87.59%
FCFM 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
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 5Y9.7%
GM growth 3Y-4.31%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score1
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 30.4%
Cap/Sales 7.05%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 8.08
Quick Ratio 7.99
Altman-Z 1.46
F-Score1
WACC7.89%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)93.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)187.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.82%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-200.7%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-12.47%
EPS Q2Q%-1242.86%
EPS Next Y-346.2%
EPS Next 2Y-84.1%
EPS Next 3Y-65.78%
EPS Next 5Y-40.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-52.5%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-20.82%
Sales Q2Q%-16.16%
Revenue Next Year-5.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.52%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.07%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-98.65%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-29.52%
EBIT Next 3Y-12.01%
EBIT Next 5Y14.78%
FCF growth 1Y45.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y46.13%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

GALAPAGOS NV-SPON ADR / GLPG FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GLPG stock?

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


What is the valuation status of GALAPAGOS NV-SPON ADR (GLPG) stock?

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


What is the profitability of GLPG stock?

GALAPAGOS NV-SPON ADR (GLPG) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the financial health of GALAPAGOS NV-SPON ADR (GLPG) stock?

The financial health rating of GALAPAGOS NV-SPON ADR (GLPG) is 4 / 10.