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LA JOLLA PHARMACEUTICAL CO (LJPC)

US5034596040 - Common Stock

6.22  0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, LJPC scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LJPC was compared to 588 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. While LJPC seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LJPC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LJPC has reported negative net income.
LJPC had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
LJPC had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.99%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

Industry RankSector Rank
OM -5.53%
PM (TTM) 8.54%
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

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LJPC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, LJPC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LJPC has a worse debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -12.76, we must say that LJPC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
There is no outstanding debt for LJPC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -12.76
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.48%

2.3 Liquidity

LJPC has a Current Ratio of 4.02. This indicates that LJPC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 3.52 indicates that LJPC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.02
Quick Ratio 3.52

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LJPC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by 0.00%.
The Revenue for LJPC has decreased by -33.79% in the past year. This is quite bad
LJPC shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 161.44% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q-27.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-33.79%
Revenue growth 3Y95.98%
Revenue growth 5Y161.44%
Revenue growth Q2Q-34.35%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 38.81% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, LJPC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-92.84%
EPS Next 2Y-35.85%
EPS Next 3Y-5.61%
EPS Next 5Y38.81%
Revenue Next Year-31.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.19%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.71%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%

3.3 Evolution

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LJPC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.51, the valuation of LJPC can be described as expensive.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.88. LJPC is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 26.51

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA -120.41

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as LJPC's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.61% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-35.85%
EPS Next 3Y-5.61%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

LA JOLLA PHARMACEUTICAL CO

NASDAQ:LJPC (8/19/2022, 7:00:02 PM)

6.22

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
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Market Cap158.96M
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PE N/A
Fwd PE 26.51
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.99%
ROE N/A
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ROICexgc
OM -5.53%
PM (TTM) 8.54%
GM N/A
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Asset Turnover0.47
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Debt/Equity 0
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Current Ratio 4.02
Quick Ratio 3.52
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EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
EPS growth Q2Q
EPS Next Y-92.84%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-33.79%
Revenue growth 3Y95.98%
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