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PACIRA BIOSCIENCES INC (PCRX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PCRX - US6951271005 - Common Stock

23.57 USD
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Last: 11/28/2025, 7:54:24 PM
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After Hours: 11/28/2025, 7:54:24 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PCRX. PCRX was compared to 192 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. PCRX has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PCRX has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. This makes PCRX very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PCRX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PCRX had a positive cash flow from operations.
PCRX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
PCRX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PCRX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPCRX 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 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.65%, PCRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.95%, PCRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
PCRX has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCRX outperforms 81.77% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PCRX is significantly below the industry average of 12.71%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.65%
ROE 2.95%
ROIC 3.63%
ROA(3y)-0.93%
ROA(5y)2.13%
ROE(3y)-1.97%
ROE(5y)4.66%
ROIC(3y)4.3%
ROIC(5y)4.55%
PCRX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPCRX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 2.99%, PCRX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.88%, PCRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.73% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PCRX has grown nicely.
PCRX has a Gross Margin of 79.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCRX outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
PCRX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.88%
PM (TTM) 2.99%
GM 79.17%
OM growth 3Y-15.96%
OM growth 5Y11.41%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.7%
GM growth 5Y0.27%
PCRX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPCRX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PCRX is destroying value.
PCRX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PCRX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PCRX is higher compared to a year ago.
PCRX Yearly Shares OutstandingPCRX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
PCRX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPCRX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

PCRX has an Altman-Z score of 1.99. This is not the best score and indicates that PCRX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PCRX has a Altman-Z score (1.99) which is in line with its industry peers.
PCRX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.03. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PCRX would need 3.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PCRX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCRX outperforms 90.10% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52 indicates that PCRX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PCRX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.52) than 61.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF 3.03
Altman-Z 1.99
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC7.68%
PCRX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPCRX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 5.26 indicates that PCRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PCRX has a Current ratio of 5.26. This is in the better half of the industry: PCRX outperforms 66.15% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.78 indicates that PCRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PCRX has a Quick ratio (3.78) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.26
Quick Ratio 3.78
PCRX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPCRX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PCRX have decreased by -6.90% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PCRX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.96% on average per year.
PCRX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -16.85%.
PCRX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.73% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.9%
EPS 3Y2.39%
EPS 5Y13.96%
EPS Q2Q%-11.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.85%
Revenue growth 3Y8.98%
Revenue growth 5Y10.73%
Sales Q2Q%6.49%

3.2 Future

PCRX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.17% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PCRX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.09% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.75%
EPS Next 2Y1.59%
EPS Next 3Y6.02%
EPS Next 5Y7.17%
Revenue Next Year5.37%
Revenue Next 2Y7.75%
Revenue Next 3Y8.09%
Revenue Next 5Y6.09%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.
PCRX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPCRX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M
PCRX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPCRX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.94, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PCRX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PCRX indicates a rather cheap valuation: PCRX is cheaper than 93.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PCRX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say PCRX is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.11, the valuation of PCRX can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PCRX indicates a rather cheap valuation: PCRX is cheaper than 94.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PCRX to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.56), we can say PCRX is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.94
Fwd PE 7.11
PCRX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPCRX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCRX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PCRX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.16
EV/EBITDA 6.77
PCRX Per share dataPCRX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PCRX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.57
EPS Next 2Y1.59%
EPS Next 3Y6.02%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

PACIRA BIOSCIENCES INC

NASDAQ:PCRX (11/28/2025, 7:54:24 PM)

After market: 23.57 0 (0%)

23.57

-0.24 (-1.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners116.55%
Inst Owner Change-5.56%
Ins Owners0.81%
Ins Owner Change-0.27%
Market Cap1.01B
Revenue(TTM)716.79M
Net Income(TTM)21.44M
Analysts76.92
Price Target37.74 (60.12%)
Short Float %16.51%
Short Ratio11.8
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)3.71%
Min EPS beat(2)2.13%
Max EPS beat(2)5.28%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.05%
Min EPS beat(4)1.99%
Max EPS beat(4)6.81%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.89%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.4%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.85%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.99%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.42%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.14%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.68%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.53%
PT rev (1m)-1.07%
PT rev (3m)-1.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.94
Fwd PE 7.11
P/S 1.41
P/FCF 8.16
P/OCF 7.17
P/B 1.39
P/tB 3.12
EV/EBITDA 6.77
EPS(TTM)2.97
EY12.6%
EPS(NY)3.31
Fwd EY14.06%
FCF(TTM)2.89
FCFY12.25%
OCF(TTM)3.29
OCFY13.95%
SpS16.66
BVpS16.9
TBVpS7.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.57
Graham Number33.61
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.65%
ROE 2.95%
ROCE 5.34%
ROIC 3.63%
ROICexc 4.58%
ROICexgc 7.99%
OM 8.88%
PM (TTM) 2.99%
GM 79.17%
FCFM 17.33%
ROA(3y)-0.93%
ROA(5y)2.13%
ROE(3y)-1.97%
ROE(5y)4.66%
ROIC(3y)4.3%
ROIC(5y)4.55%
ROICexc(3y)6.05%
ROICexc(5y)7.29%
ROICexgc(3y)13.64%
ROICexgc(5y)24.93%
ROCE(3y)6.32%
ROCE(5y)6.69%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-33.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.2%
OM growth 3Y-15.96%
OM growth 5Y11.41%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.7%
GM growth 5Y0.27%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF 3.03
Debt/EBITDA 2.44
Cap/Depr 18.95%
Cap/Sales 2.4%
Interest Coverage 4.07
Cash Conversion 91.52%
Profit Quality 579.36%
Current Ratio 5.26
Quick Ratio 3.78
Altman-Z 1.99
F-Score7
WACC7.68%
ROIC/WACC0.47
Cap/Depr(3y)22.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.11%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.9%
EPS 3Y2.39%
EPS 5Y13.96%
EPS Q2Q%-11.39%
EPS Next Y-8.75%
EPS Next 2Y1.59%
EPS Next 3Y6.02%
EPS Next 5Y7.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.85%
Revenue growth 3Y8.98%
Revenue growth 5Y10.73%
Sales Q2Q%6.49%
Revenue Next Year5.37%
Revenue Next 2Y7.75%
Revenue Next 3Y8.09%
Revenue Next 5Y6.09%
EBIT growth 1Y-45.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.41%
EBIT growth 5Y23.37%
EBIT Next Year0.19%
EBIT Next 3Y7.79%
EBIT Next 5Y6.85%
FCF growth 1Y-4.68%
FCF growth 3Y30.84%
FCF growth 5Y24.28%
OCF growth 1Y-5.2%
OCF growth 3Y14.64%
OCF growth 5Y21.85%

PACIRA BIOSCIENCES INC / PCRX FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PACIRA BIOSCIENCES INC (PCRX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PCRX.


What is the valuation status of PACIRA BIOSCIENCES INC (PCRX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to PACIRA BIOSCIENCES INC (PCRX). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is PACIRA BIOSCIENCES INC (PCRX) stock?

PACIRA BIOSCIENCES INC (PCRX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PACIRA BIOSCIENCES INC (PCRX) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PACIRA BIOSCIENCES INC (PCRX) is 7.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.39.


What is the financial health of PACIRA BIOSCIENCES INC (PCRX) stock?

The financial health rating of PACIRA BIOSCIENCES INC (PCRX) is 6 / 10.