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NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES INC (NBIX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:NBIX - Nasdaq - US64125C1099 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

128.89  +4.91 (+3.96%)

After market: 128.89 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, NBIX scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NBIX was compared to 550 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. NBIX gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. NBIX is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings could make NBIX a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NBIX had positive earnings in the past year.
NBIX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years NBIX has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years NBIX had a positive operating cash flow.
NBIX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNBIX 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 200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.95%, NBIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.93%, NBIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.18% of the companies in the same industry.
NBIX's Return On Invested Capital of 10.85% is amongst the best of the industry. NBIX outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NBIX is below the industry average of 15.54%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.95%
ROE 12.93%
ROIC 10.85%
ROA(3y)7.79%
ROA(5y)10.24%
ROE(3y)11.14%
ROE(5y)15.22%
ROIC(3y)11.4%
ROIC(5y)11.57%
NBIX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNBIX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

NBIX has a better Profit Margin (13.88%) than 93.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NBIX has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.89%, NBIX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.27% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NBIX has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.49%, NBIX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.18% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NBIX has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.89%
PM (TTM) 13.88%
GM 98.49%
OM growth 3Y10.53%
OM growth 5Y-2.95%
PM growth 3Y22.39%
PM growth 5Y25.28%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.1%
NBIX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNBIX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200 -400 -600 -800

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NBIX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
NBIX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NBIX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for NBIX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
NBIX Yearly Shares OutstandingNBIX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
NBIX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNBIX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

NBIX has an Altman-Z score of 7.87. This indicates that NBIX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NBIX has a Altman-Z score of 7.87. This is amongst the best in the industry. NBIX outperforms 83.45% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for NBIX. 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 0
Altman-Z 7.87
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC9.74%
NBIX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNBIX 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 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

NBIX has a Current Ratio of 3.20. This indicates that NBIX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NBIX's Current ratio of 3.20 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NBIX is outperformed by 62.55% of its industry peers.
NBIX has a Quick Ratio of 3.10. This indicates that NBIX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NBIX has a worse Quick ratio (3.10) than 61.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.2
Quick Ratio 3.1
NBIX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNBIX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.11% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 58.39% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
NBIX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 18.42%.
The Revenue has been growing by 24.48% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.11%
EPS 3Y35.58%
EPS 5Y58.39%
EPS Q2Q%68.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.42%
Revenue growth 3Y27.61%
Revenue growth 5Y24.48%
Sales Q2Q%16.49%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NBIX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 35.48% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, NBIX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.15%
EPS Next 2Y37.1%
EPS Next 3Y36.19%
EPS Next 5Y35.48%
Revenue Next Year14.05%
Revenue Next 2Y14.56%
Revenue Next 3Y13.71%
Revenue Next 5Y11.62%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
NBIX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNBIX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
NBIX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNBIX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 38.13, NBIX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NBIX indicates a rather cheap valuation: NBIX is cheaper than 92.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NBIX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.73), we can say NBIX is valued slightly more expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.84, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NBIX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NBIX indicates a rather cheap valuation: NBIX is cheaper than 92.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NBIX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.61.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.13
Fwd PE 20.84
NBIX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNBIX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NBIX is valued cheaper than 94.00% of the companies in the same industry.
93.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NBIX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.13
EV/EBITDA 20.98
NBIX Per share dataNBIX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of NBIX may justify a higher PE ratio.
NBIX's earnings are expected to grow with 36.19% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.8
PEG (5Y)0.65
EPS Next 2Y37.1%
EPS Next 3Y36.19%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES INC

NASDAQ:NBIX (8/12/2025, 8:05:56 PM)

After market: 128.89 0 (0%)

128.89

+4.91 (+3.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Inst Owners96.9%
Inst Owner Change0.28%
Ins Owners1.02%
Ins Owner Change1.24%
Market Cap12.76B
Analysts83.53
Price Target169.76 (31.71%)
Short Float %3.34%
Short Ratio3.61
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)-38.31%
Min EPS beat(2)-85.62%
Max EPS beat(2)9%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-32.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-85.62%
Max EPS beat(4)9%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-28.16%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-78.57%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-77.79%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.28%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.07%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.68%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.67%
PT rev (1m)5.66%
PT rev (3m)6.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.13
Fwd PE 20.84
P/S 5.08
P/FCF 24.13
P/OCF 22.49
P/B 4.73
P/tB 4.8
EV/EBITDA 20.98
EPS(TTM)3.38
EY2.62%
EPS(NY)6.18
Fwd EY4.8%
FCF(TTM)5.34
FCFY4.14%
OCF(TTM)5.73
OCFY4.45%
SpS25.36
BVpS27.22
TBVpS26.85
PEG (NY)1.8
PEG (5Y)0.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.95%
ROE 12.93%
ROCE 14.93%
ROIC 10.85%
ROICexc 15.33%
ROICexgc 15.57%
OM 19.89%
PM (TTM) 13.88%
GM 98.49%
FCFM 21.06%
ROA(3y)7.79%
ROA(5y)10.24%
ROE(3y)11.14%
ROE(5y)15.22%
ROIC(3y)11.4%
ROIC(5y)11.57%
ROICexc(3y)30.35%
ROICexc(5y)27.29%
ROICexgc(3y)31.58%
ROICexgc(5y)28.03%
ROCE(3y)15.68%
ROCE(5y)15.92%
ROICexcg growth 3Y35.59%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y34.3%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.94%
OM growth 3Y10.53%
OM growth 5Y-2.95%
PM growth 3Y22.39%
PM growth 5Y25.28%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.1%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 135.44%
Cap/Sales 1.54%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 107.53%
Profit Quality 151.79%
Current Ratio 3.2
Quick Ratio 3.1
Altman-Z 7.87
F-Score7
WACC9.74%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)126.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)144.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.47%
Profit Quality(3y)172.36%
Profit Quality(5y)166.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.11%
EPS 3Y35.58%
EPS 5Y58.39%
EPS Q2Q%68.25%
EPS Next Y21.15%
EPS Next 2Y37.1%
EPS Next 3Y36.19%
EPS Next 5Y35.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.42%
Revenue growth 3Y27.61%
Revenue growth 5Y24.48%
Sales Q2Q%16.49%
Revenue Next Year14.05%
Revenue Next 2Y14.56%
Revenue Next 3Y13.71%
Revenue Next 5Y11.62%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.37%
EBIT growth 3Y41.04%
EBIT growth 5Y20.8%
EBIT Next Year3.69%
EBIT Next 3Y22.67%
EBIT Next 5Y20.43%
FCF growth 1Y88.28%
FCF growth 3Y33.71%
FCF growth 5Y32.31%
OCF growth 1Y91.53%
OCF growth 3Y32.41%
OCF growth 5Y31.38%