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KEZAR LIFE SCIENCES INC (KZR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:KZR - Nasdaq - US49372L2097 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

3.97  -0.01 (-0.25%)

After market: 4.07 +0.1 (+2.52%)

Fundamental Rating

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KZR gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 549 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. KZR scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. KZR has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KZR has reported negative net income.
KZR had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KZR always reported negative net income.
KZR had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KZR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKZR 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 -20M -40M -60M -80M -100M

1.2 Ratios

KZR has a Return On Assets (-57.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KZR has a Return On Equity (-71.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -57.88%
ROE -71.62%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-42.23%
ROA(5y)-35.85%
ROE(3y)-50.4%
ROE(5y)-41.71%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
KZR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKZR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

KZR does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
KZR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKZR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -500 -1K -1.5K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KZR does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
KZR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KZR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KZR is higher compared to a year ago.
KZR Yearly Shares OutstandingKZR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
KZR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKZR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -4.64, we must say that KZR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
KZR's Altman-Z score of -4.64 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KZR outperforms 41.30% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that KZR is not too dependend on debt financing.
KZR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04. This is in the lower half of the industry: KZR underperforms 60.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -4.64
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.12%
KZR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKZR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

KZR has a Current Ratio of 6.76. This indicates that KZR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KZR's Current ratio of 6.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KZR outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
KZR has a Quick Ratio of 6.76. This indicates that KZR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KZR (6.76) is better than 65.40% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 6.76
Quick Ratio 6.76
KZR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKZR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KZR have decreased strongly by -156.59% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, KZR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -100.00% in the last year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-156.59%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%24.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-100%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, KZR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.88% on average per year.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y25.79%
EPS Next 2Y18.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.9%
EPS Next 5Y11.88%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
KZR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKZR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2023 2029 2030 2031 2032 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
KZR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKZR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 -10 -20 -30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

KZR reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year KZR 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
KZR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKZR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
KZR Per share dataKZR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 -10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as KZR's earnings are expected to grow with 12.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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KEZAR LIFE SCIENCES INC

NASDAQ:KZR (8/15/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 4.07 +0.1 (+2.52%)

3.97

-0.01 (-0.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Inst Owners56.29%
Inst Owner Change3.85%
Ins Owners2.16%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap29.02M
Analysts78
Price Target12.75 (221.16%)
Short Float %5.86%
Short Ratio7.66
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.76%
Min EPS beat(2)4.91%
Max EPS beat(2)12.62%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.21%
Min EPS beat(4)4.91%
Max EPS beat(4)16.56%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.47%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.46%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.79%
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S N/A
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.25
P/tB 0.25
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-10.52
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-6.77
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-10.16
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-10.15
OCFYN/A
SpS0
BVpS15.99
TBVpS15.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -57.88%
ROE -71.62%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-42.23%
ROA(5y)-35.85%
ROE(3y)-50.4%
ROE(5y)-41.71%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 2.79%
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 6.76
Quick Ratio 6.76
Altman-Z -4.64
F-Score2
WACC11.12%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)109.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)72.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-156.59%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%24.33%
EPS Next Y25.79%
EPS Next 2Y18.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.9%
EPS Next 5Y11.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-100%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.3%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y11.04%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y9.1%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A