NEXTCURE INC (NXTC)

US65343E1082 - Common Stock

1.35  +0.06 (+4.65%)

Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to NXTC. NXTC was compared to 588 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. While NXTC has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. NXTC 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 NXTC has reported negative net income.
NXTC had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NXTC always reported negative net income.
NXTC had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

NXTC has a Return On Assets (-48.99%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -54.82%, NXTC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -48.99%
ROE -54.82%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-39.39%
ROA(5y)-27.92%
ROE(3y)-43.05%
ROE(5y)-30.42%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for NXTC so they could not be analyzed.
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

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for NXTC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
NXTC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
NXTC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -2.71, we must say that NXTC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
NXTC's Altman-Z score of -2.71 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NXTC outperforms 47.26% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for NXTC. 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 -2.71
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A

2.3 Liquidity

NXTC has a Current Ratio of 16.38. This indicates that NXTC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NXTC has a better Current ratio (16.38) than 92.12% of its industry peers.
NXTC has a Quick Ratio of 16.38. This indicates that NXTC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NXTC (16.38) is better than 92.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 16.38
Quick Ratio 16.38

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NXTC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.36%, which is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.36%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q16.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Revenue growth Q2QN/A

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.31% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y24.34%
EPS Next 2Y11.21%
EPS Next 3Y16.1%
EPS Next 5Y12.31%
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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

NXTC reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year NXTC 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

4.2 Price Multiples

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

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as NXTC's earnings are expected to grow with 16.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.21%
EPS Next 3Y16.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

NEXTCURE INC

NASDAQ:NXTC (4/26/2024, 7:07:31 PM)

1.35

+0.06 (+4.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
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Market Cap37.66M
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PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -48.99%
ROE -54.82%
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ROICexc
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
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Asset Turnover0
Health
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Debt/Equity 0
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Current Ratio 16.38
Quick Ratio 16.38
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EPS 1Y (TTM)16.36%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
EPS growth Q2Q
EPS Next Y24.34%
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