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IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:IRWD - US46333X1081 - Common Stock

1.11 USD
-0.04 (-3.9%)
Last: 9/9/2025, 4:07:20 PM
1.11 USD
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After Hours: 9/9/2025, 4:07:20 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, IRWD scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IRWD was compared to 541 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. There are concerns on the financial health of IRWD while its profitability can be described as average. IRWD is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

IRWD had positive earnings in the past year.
IRWD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years IRWD 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years IRWD had a positive operating cash flow.
IRWD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIRWD 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 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of -2.30%, IRWD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
IRWD has a Return On Invested Capital of 65.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IRWD outperforms 99.63% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IRWD is significantly above the industry average of 15.95%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (65.56%) for IRWD is above the 3 year average (36.95%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.3%
ROE N/A
ROIC 65.56%
ROA(3y)-65.53%
ROA(5y)-26.14%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)36.95%
ROIC(5y)30.66%
IRWD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIRWD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K

1.3 Margins

IRWD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
IRWD has a Operating Margin of 29.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IRWD outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IRWD has remained more or less at the same level.
IRWD does not have Profit Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.7%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-21.4%
OM growth 5Y0.07%
PM growth 3Y-87.48%
PM growth 5Y-45.09%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
IRWD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIRWD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 -200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

IRWD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for IRWD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, IRWD has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for IRWD is higher compared to a year ago.
IRWD Yearly Shares OutstandingIRWD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
IRWD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIRWD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

IRWD has an Altman-Z score of -5.18. This is a bad value and indicates that IRWD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -5.18, IRWD is doing worse than 61.37% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IRWD is 19.52, which is on the high side as it means it would take IRWD, 19.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 19.52, IRWD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 19.52
Altman-Z -5.18
ROIC/WACC9.95
WACC6.59%
IRWD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIRWD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that IRWD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
IRWD has a worse Current ratio (0.82) than 90.02% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that IRWD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.82, IRWD is doing worse than 89.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.82
IRWD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIRWD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for IRWD have decreased strongly by -33.33% in the last year.
The earnings per share for IRWD have been decreasing by -48.27% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue for IRWD has decreased by -22.98% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, IRWD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.88% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.33%
EPS 3Y-74.31%
EPS 5Y-48.27%
EPS Q2Q%2572.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.88%
Sales Q2Q%-9.7%

3.2 Future

IRWD is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -58.99% yearly.
IRWD is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -15.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y971%
EPS Next 2Y-41.42%
EPS Next 3Y-87.48%
EPS Next 5Y-58.99%
Revenue Next Year-22.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-20.39%
Revenue Next 5Y-15.53%

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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
IRWD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIRWD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 100M 200M 300M 400M
IRWD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIRWD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 -2 -4 -6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.75 indicates a quite expensive valuation of IRWD.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IRWD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.02, IRWD is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.75
Fwd PE N/A
IRWD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIRWD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IRWD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IRWD indicates a rather cheap valuation: IRWD is cheaper than 99.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.02
EV/EBITDA 7.19
IRWD Per share dataIRWD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

IRWD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
IRWD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as IRWD's earnings are expected to decrease with -87.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-41.42%
EPS Next 3Y-87.48%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC

NASDAQ:IRWD (9/9/2025, 4:07:20 PM)

After market: 1.11 0 (0%)

1.11

-0.04 (-3.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Inst Owners98.46%
Inst Owner Change-5.38%
Ins Owners2.82%
Ins Owner Change7.54%
Market Cap180.30M
Analysts50
Price Target0.97 (-12.61%)
Short Float %3.85%
Short Ratio4.05
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)24.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-194.1%
Max EPS beat(2)243.14%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-25.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-194.1%
Max EPS beat(4)243.14%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-57.57%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-36.22%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-31.55%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)12.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)37.5%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)37.5%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.63%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.81%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.45%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-30.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.75
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.58
P/FCF 6.02
P/OCF 6.01
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.19
EPS(TTM)0.04
EY3.6%
EPS(NY)0
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.18
FCFY16.6%
OCF(TTM)0.18
OCFY16.63%
SpS1.9
BVpS-1.9
TBVpS-1.91
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.3%
ROE N/A
ROCE 82.99%
ROIC 65.56%
ROICexc 412.06%
ROICexgc 478.93%
OM 29.7%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM 9.7%
ROA(3y)-65.53%
ROA(5y)-26.14%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)36.95%
ROIC(5y)30.66%
ROICexc(3y)70.13%
ROICexc(5y)67.75%
ROICexgc(3y)71.88%
ROICexgc(5y)68.8%
ROCE(3y)46.77%
ROCE(5y)38.81%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-13.6%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-7.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.97%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.41%
OM growth 3Y-21.4%
OM growth 5Y0.07%
PM growth 3Y-87.48%
PM growth 5Y-45.09%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 19.52
Debt/EBITDA 4.11
Cap/Depr 2.53%
Cap/Sales 0.02%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 32.04%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.82
Altman-Z -5.18
F-Score3
WACC6.59%
ROIC/WACC9.95
Cap/Depr(3y)21726.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)13049.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)77.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)46.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.33%
EPS 3Y-74.31%
EPS 5Y-48.27%
EPS Q2Q%2572.22%
EPS Next Y971%
EPS Next 2Y-41.42%
EPS Next 3Y-87.48%
EPS Next 5Y-58.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.88%
Sales Q2Q%-9.7%
Revenue Next Year-22.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-20.39%
Revenue Next 5Y-15.53%
EBIT growth 1Y-27.51%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.82%
EBIT Next Year22.54%
EBIT Next 3Y-42.29%
EBIT Next 5Y-15.55%
FCF growth 1Y104.07%
FCF growth 3Y-26.61%
FCF growth 5Y96.83%
OCF growth 1Y-88.62%
OCF growth 3Y-26.6%
OCF growth 5Y57.45%