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PACIRA BIOSCIENCES INC (PCRX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:PCRX - Nasdaq - US6951271005 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

25.39  +0.4 (+1.6%)

After market: 25.39 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, PCRX scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PCRX was compared to 193 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of PCRX get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. PCRX is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. This makes PCRX very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PCRX was profitable.
PCRX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 -8.29%, PCRX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.95% of the companies in the same industry.
PCRX has a Return On Equity of -16.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: PCRX outperforms 71.50% of its industry peers.
PCRX has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCRX outperforms 80.31% of its industry peers.
PCRX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.17%. This is significantly below the industry average of 15.57%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.29%
ROE -16.82%
ROIC 3.88%
ROA(3y)-0.93%
ROA(5y)2.13%
ROE(3y)-1.97%
ROE(5y)4.66%
ROIC(3y)4.17%
ROIC(5y)4.47%
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

The Operating Margin of PCRX (9.90%) is better than 81.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PCRX has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 78.19%, PCRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.49% of the companies in the same industry.
PCRX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.9%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 78.19%
OM growth 3Y-17.2%
OM growth 5Y10.42%
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

PCRX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PCRX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
PCRX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PCRX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 1.65. This is a bad value and indicates that PCRX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.65, PCRX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.69% of the companies in the same industry.
PCRX has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.96. This is a neutral value as PCRX would need 4.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PCRX (4.96) is better than 82.90% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50 indicates that PCRX is not too dependend on debt financing.
PCRX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.50) than 60.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 4.96
Altman-Z 1.65
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.66%
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

PCRX has a Current Ratio of 2.38. This indicates that PCRX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PCRX (2.38) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PCRX has a Quick Ratio of 1.91. This is a normal value and indicates that PCRX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PCRX (1.91) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.38
Quick Ratio 1.91
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 -1.92% 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 -17.68%.
Measured over the past years, PCRX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.73% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.92%
EPS 3Y2.39%
EPS 5Y13.96%
EPS Q2Q%-16.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.68%
Revenue growth 3Y8.98%
Revenue growth 5Y10.73%
Sales Q2Q%1.73%

3.2 Future

PCRX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.84% yearly.
PCRX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.79%
EPS Next 2Y2.91%
EPS Next 3Y9.01%
EPS Next 5Y5.84%
Revenue Next Year6%
Revenue Next 2Y8.48%
Revenue Next 3Y8.65%
Revenue Next 5Y6.56%

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 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.30, the valuation of PCRX can be described as very reasonable.
92.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCRX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PCRX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.76), we can say PCRX is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.47 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PCRX.
90.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCRX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PCRX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.3
Fwd PE 7.47
PCRX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPCRX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

92.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCRX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PCRX indicates a rather cheap valuation: PCRX is cheaper than 90.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.04
EV/EBITDA 7.17
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)0.59
EPS Next 2Y2.91%
EPS Next 3Y9.01%

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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 (8/21/2025, 4:30:00 PM)

After market: 25.39 0 (0%)

25.39

+0.4 (+1.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Inst Owners111.46%
Inst Owner Change0.19%
Ins Owners0.8%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap1.18B
Analysts76.92
Price Target39.78 (56.68%)
Short Float %12.52%
Short Ratio8.62
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)2.06%
Min EPS beat(2)1.99%
Max EPS beat(2)2.13%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.22%
Min EPS beat(4)1.99%
Max EPS beat(4)9.93%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.99%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.53%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.68%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.99%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.98%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.42%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.49%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.62%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.55%
PT rev (1m)1.04%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.3
Fwd PE 7.47
P/S 1.67
P/FCF 10.04
P/OCF 8.74
P/B 1.55
P/tB 3.73
EV/EBITDA 7.17
EPS(TTM)3.06
EY12.05%
EPS(NY)3.4
Fwd EY13.39%
FCF(TTM)2.53
FCFY9.96%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY11.44%
SpS15.25
BVpS16.37
TBVpS6.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.29%
ROE -16.82%
ROCE 5.71%
ROIC 3.88%
ROICexc 6.11%
ROICexgc 14.17%
OM 9.9%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 78.19%
FCFM 16.59%
ROA(3y)-0.93%
ROA(5y)2.13%
ROE(3y)-1.97%
ROE(5y)4.66%
ROIC(3y)4.17%
ROIC(5y)4.47%
ROICexc(3y)5.86%
ROICexc(5y)7.17%
ROICexgc(3y)13.2%
ROICexgc(5y)24.66%
ROCE(3y)6.13%
ROCE(5y)6.57%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-34.27%
ROICexcg growth 5Y13.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.56%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.22%
OM growth 3Y-17.2%
OM growth 5Y10.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.7%
GM growth 5Y0.27%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 4.96
Debt/EBITDA 2.36
Cap/Depr 19.4%
Cap/Sales 2.47%
Interest Coverage 4.34
Cash Conversion 84.14%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.38
Quick Ratio 1.91
Altman-Z 1.65
F-Score5
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC0.45
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)-1.92%
EPS 3Y2.39%
EPS 5Y13.96%
EPS Q2Q%-16.85%
EPS Next Y-7.79%
EPS Next 2Y2.91%
EPS Next 3Y9.01%
EPS Next 5Y5.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.68%
Revenue growth 3Y8.98%
Revenue growth 5Y10.73%
Sales Q2Q%1.73%
Revenue Next Year6%
Revenue Next 2Y8.48%
Revenue Next 3Y8.65%
Revenue Next 5Y6.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-39.89%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.76%
EBIT growth 5Y22.27%
EBIT Next Year1.75%
EBIT Next 3Y12.4%
EBIT Next 5Y6.85%
FCF growth 1Y-7.53%
FCF growth 3Y30.84%
FCF growth 5Y24.28%
OCF growth 1Y-8.67%
OCF growth 3Y14.64%
OCF growth 5Y21.85%