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IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:IRWD - US46333X1081 - Common Stock

3.205 USD
-0.02 (-0.77%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 3:51:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to IRWD. IRWD was compared to 530 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. While IRWD belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. IRWD is valued quite cheap, 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.
In the past year IRWD had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years IRWD 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years IRWD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

IRWD has a Return On Assets of 7.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IRWD outperforms 92.64% of its industry peers.
IRWD has a better Return On Invested Capital (73.91%) than 99.81% of its industry peers.
IRWD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 36.95%. This is significantly above the industry average of 18.22%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (73.91%) for IRWD is above the 3 year average (36.95%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.21%
ROE N/A
ROIC 73.91%
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 has a better Profit Margin (8.42%) than 90.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IRWD has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 42.38%, IRWD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.87% of the companies in the same industry.
IRWD's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 42.38%
PM (TTM) 8.42%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IRWD is creating value.
IRWD has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
IRWD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, IRWD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 -3.28. This is a bad value and indicates that IRWD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
IRWD has a Altman-Z score (-3.28) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IRWD is 8.64, which is on the high side as it means it would take IRWD, 8.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
IRWD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.64. This is amongst the best in the industry. IRWD outperforms 90.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 8.64
Altman-Z -3.28
ROIC/WACC9.25
WACC7.99%
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 1.13 indicates that IRWD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
IRWD's Current ratio of 1.13 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IRWD is outperformed by 87.17% of its industry peers.
IRWD has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that IRWD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.13, IRWD is not doing good in the industry: 86.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 1.13
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

IRWD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 2700.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, IRWD shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -48.27% on average per year.
IRWD shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.42%.
IRWD shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.88% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2700%
EPS 3Y-74.31%
EPS 5Y-48.27%
EPS Q2Q%1100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.88%
Sales Q2Q%33.26%

3.2 Future

IRWD is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 82.78% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, IRWD will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -7.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1404.5%
EPS Next 2Y397.34%
EPS Next 3Y219.58%
EPS Next 5Y82.78%
Revenue Next Year-13.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.82%
Revenue Next 5Y-7.59%

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 accelerating.
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 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 -2 -4 -6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.33, IRWD is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IRWD indicates a rather cheap valuation: IRWD is cheaper than 96.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
IRWD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.48 indicates a rather cheap valuation of IRWD.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IRWD is valued cheaper than 99.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.01. IRWD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.33
Fwd PE 6.48
IRWD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIRWD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

98.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IRWD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IRWD is valued cheaper than 98.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.71
EV/EBITDA 6.66
IRWD Per share dataIRWD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of IRWD may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as IRWD's earnings are expected to grow with 219.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y397.34%
EPS Next 3Y219.58%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for IRWD!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC

NASDAQ:IRWD (12/23/2025, 3:51:01 PM)

3.205

-0.02 (-0.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners93.59%
Inst Owner Change1%
Ins Owners2.66%
Ins Owner Change-0.03%
Market Cap521.39M
Revenue(TTM)338.99M
Net Income(TTM)28.55M
Analysts48.89
Price Target2.55 (-20.44%)
Short Float %4.73%
Short Ratio3.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)189.22%
Min EPS beat(2)135.29%
Max EPS beat(2)243.14%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)27.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-194.1%
Max EPS beat(4)243.14%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-35.16%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-25.25%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-23.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)48.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)37.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)60.19%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)20.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)60.19%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.05%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.43%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.53%
PT rev (1m)163.16%
PT rev (3m)163.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-48.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-54.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)23.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)40.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-14.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-22.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)10.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)11.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.33
Fwd PE 6.48
P/S 1.54
P/FCF 7.71
P/OCF 7.7
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.66
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY8.11%
EPS(NY)0.49
Fwd EY15.44%
FCF(TTM)0.42
FCFY12.97%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY12.98%
SpS2.08
BVpS-1.62
TBVpS-1.64
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.21%
ROE N/A
ROCE 93.56%
ROIC 73.91%
ROICexc 862.99%
ROICexgc 1040.81%
OM 42.38%
PM (TTM) 8.42%
GM N/A
FCFM 19.96%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.6%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 8.64
Debt/EBITDA 2.64
Cap/Depr 1.84%
Cap/Sales 0.01%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 46.49%
Profit Quality 236.95%
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 1.13
Altman-Z -3.28
F-Score6
WACC7.99%
ROIC/WACC9.25
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)2700%
EPS 3Y-74.31%
EPS 5Y-48.27%
EPS Q2Q%1100%
EPS Next Y1404.5%
EPS Next 2Y397.34%
EPS Next 3Y219.58%
EPS Next 5Y82.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.88%
Sales Q2Q%33.26%
Revenue Next Year-13.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.82%
Revenue Next 5Y-7.59%
EBIT growth 1Y33.82%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.82%
EBIT Next Year80.51%
EBIT Next 3Y31.13%
EBIT Next 5Y4.35%
FCF growth 1Y108.51%
FCF growth 3Y-26.61%
FCF growth 5Y96.83%
OCF growth 1Y-70.15%
OCF growth 3Y-26.6%
OCF growth 5Y57.45%

IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC / IRWD FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for IRWD stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to IRWD.


What is the valuation status for IRWD stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for IRWD stock?

The financial health rating of IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD) is 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IRWD) is expected to grow by 1404.5% in the next year.