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HERON THERAPEUTICS INC (HRTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:HRTX - US4277461020 - Common Stock

1.16 USD
+0.02 (+1.75%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
1.1597 USD
0 (-0.03%)
After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall HRTX gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated HRTX against 534 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. There are concerns on the financial health of HRTX while its profitability can be described as average. HRTX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HRTX had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year HRTX has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
HRTX had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
HRTX had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
HRTX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHRTX 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 -50M -100M -150M -200M

1.2 Ratios

HRTX's Return On Assets of -0.40% is amongst the best of the industry. HRTX outperforms 89.33% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 0.65%, HRTX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.4%
ROE N/A
ROIC 0.65%
ROA(3y)-42.67%
ROA(5y)-52.9%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HRTX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHRTX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500 -500 -1K

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 0.82%, HRTX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.07% of the companies in the same industry.
HRTX has a better Gross Margin (74.61%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HRTX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.82%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 74.61%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y16.17%
GM growth 5Y4.86%
HRTX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHRTX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2K -4K -6K -8K -10K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HRTX is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HRTX has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for HRTX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HRTX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
HRTX Yearly Shares OutstandingHRTX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
HRTX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHRTX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -10.68, we must say that HRTX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
HRTX has a Altman-Z score of -10.68. This is in the lower half of the industry: HRTX underperforms 73.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -10.68
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC7.39%
HRTX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHRTX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that HRTX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HRTX's Current ratio of 0.82 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HRTX is outperformed by 89.51% of its industry peers.
HRTX has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that HRTX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.53, HRTX is not doing good in the industry: 92.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.53
HRTX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHRTX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HRTX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 93.75%, which is quite impressive.
HRTX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.78%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.24% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)93.75%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.78%
Revenue growth 3Y18.69%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.24%
Sales Q2Q%3.26%

3.2 Future

HRTX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 45.81% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.28% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y66%
EPS Next 2Y64.17%
EPS Next 3Y62.14%
EPS Next 5Y45.81%
Revenue Next Year11.08%
Revenue Next 2Y12.03%
Revenue Next 3Y14.31%
Revenue Next 5Y15.28%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
HRTX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHRTX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 100M 200M 300M
HRTX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHRTX 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 -1 -2 -3 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

HRTX reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.54, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HRTX.
93.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HRTX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
HRTX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 18.54
HRTX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHRTX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 -50 100

4.2 Price Multiples

HRTX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HRTX is cheaper than 91.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 40.56
HRTX Per share dataHRTX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HRTX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as HRTX's earnings are expected to grow with 62.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y64.17%
EPS Next 3Y62.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

HERON THERAPEUTICS INC

NASDAQ:HRTX (10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 1.1597 0 (-0.03%)

1.16

+0.02 (+1.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)08-08 2025-08-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04
Inst Owners86.51%
Inst Owner Change0.48%
Ins Owners0.69%
Ins Owner Change5.01%
Market Cap212.64M
Revenue(TTM)149.69M
Net Income(TTM)-931000
Analysts84
Price Target4.85 (318.1%)
Short Float %18.28%
Short Ratio20.98
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)75.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-96.08%
Max EPS beat(2)246.99%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)84.05%
Min EPS beat(4)-96.08%
Max EPS beat(4)246.99%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)58.55%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)36.12%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)26.42%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.93%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)7%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.5%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.16%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.43%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-50%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 18.54
P/S 1.42
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 40.56
EPS(TTM)-0.02
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.06
Fwd EY5.39%
FCF(TTM)-0.16
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.15
OCFYN/A
SpS0.82
BVpS-0.15
TBVpS-0.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.4%
ROE N/A
ROCE -4.65%
ROIC 0.65%
ROICexc 0.9%
ROICexgc 0.9%
OM 0.82%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 74.61%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-42.67%
ROA(5y)-52.9%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y16.17%
GM growth 5Y4.86%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 49.27
Cap/Depr 59.64%
Cap/Sales 0.93%
Interest Coverage 0.25
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.53
Altman-Z -10.68
F-Score4
WACC7.39%
ROIC/WACC0.09
Cap/Depr(3y)61.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)93.75%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
EPS Next Y66%
EPS Next 2Y64.17%
EPS Next 3Y62.14%
EPS Next 5Y45.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.78%
Revenue growth 3Y18.69%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.24%
Sales Q2Q%3.26%
Revenue Next Year11.08%
Revenue Next 2Y12.03%
Revenue Next 3Y14.31%
Revenue Next 5Y15.28%
EBIT growth 1Y102.66%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y76.86%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y77.78%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

HERON THERAPEUTICS INC / HRTX FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HERON THERAPEUTICS INC (HRTX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to HRTX.


Can you provide the valuation status for HERON THERAPEUTICS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HERON THERAPEUTICS INC (HRTX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of HRTX stock?

HERON THERAPEUTICS INC (HRTX) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is HERON THERAPEUTICS INC?

The financial health rating of HERON THERAPEUTICS INC (HRTX) is 0 / 10.