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PLX PHARMA INC (PLXP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PLXP - US72942A1079 - Common Stock

0.087 USD
-0.03 (-27.8%)
Last: 4/12/2023, 8:00:00 PM
0.083 USD
0 (-4.6%)
After Hours: 4/12/2023, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall PLXP gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated PLXP against 192 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. The financial health of PLXP is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. PLXP is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PLXP had negative earnings in the past year.
PLXP had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
PLXP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPLXP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 -10M -20M -30M -40M

1.2 Ratios

The profitability ratios for PLXP are negative, so there is not much use analyzing them.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA N/A
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
PLXP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPLXP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 1K -1K -2K

1.3 Margins

PLXP has a Gross Margin of 4.46%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PLXP outperforms 51.58% of its industry peers.
PLXP does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 4.46%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
PLXP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPLXP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 -10K -20K -30K -40K -50K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PLXP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLXP has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for PLXP. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
PLXP Yearly Shares OutstandingPLXP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
PLXP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPLXP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -12.74, we must say that PLXP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -12.74, PLXP is not doing good in the industry: 81.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
There is no outstanding debt for PLXP. 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 -12.74
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.82%
PLXP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPLXP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 20M -20M 40M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.79 indicates that PLXP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PLXP has a Current ratio (4.79) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PLXP has a Quick Ratio of 4.28. This indicates that PLXP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
PLXP has a Quick ratio of 4.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PLXP outperforms 57.01% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.79
Quick Ratio 4.28
PLXP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPLXP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PLXP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 68.03%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue for PLXP has decreased by -31.32% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, PLXP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 233.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)68.03%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%62.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.32%
Revenue growth 3Y122.02%
Revenue growth 5Y233.15%
Sales Q2Q%-94.17%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PLXP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 22.25% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PLXP will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -36.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y36.14%
EPS Next 2Y22.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-57.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-36.4%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
PLXP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPLXP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2M 4M 6M 8M
PLXP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPLXP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -5 -10 -15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PLXP reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PLXP. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
PLXP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPLXP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
PLXP Per share dataPLXP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 -0.5 -1 -1.5 -2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as PLXP's earnings are expected to grow with 22.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

PLX PHARMA INC

NASDAQ:PLXP (4/12/2023, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 0.083 0 (-4.6%)

0.087

-0.03 (-27.8%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)03-10 2023-03-10
Earnings (Next)05-11 2023-05-11
Inst Owners0.01%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners5.62%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.53M
Revenue(TTM)4.54M
Net Income(TTM)-27.58M
Analysts43.33
Price Target11.22 (12796.55%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)28.94%
Min EPS beat(2)24.72%
Max EPS beat(2)33.16%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)54.68%
Min EPS beat(4)24.72%
Max EPS beat(4)113.72%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-78.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)-86.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-70.89%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-50.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-86.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)-19.39%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.56
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.1
P/tB 0.11
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-1.02
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.12
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-2.04
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.04
OCFYN/A
SpS0.16
BVpS0.9
TBVpS0.83
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA N/A
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 4.46%
FCFM 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
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/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
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 4.79
Quick Ratio 4.28
Altman-Z -12.74
F-Score2
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)77.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)471.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)68.03%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%62.5%
EPS Next Y36.14%
EPS Next 2Y22.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.32%
Revenue growth 3Y122.02%
Revenue growth 5Y233.15%
Sales Q2Q%-94.17%
Revenue Next Year-57.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-36.4%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-172.61%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-337.9%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-344.13%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

PLX PHARMA INC / PLXP FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PLX PHARMA INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to PLXP.


What is the valuation status of PLX PHARMA INC (PLXP) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to PLX PHARMA INC (PLXP). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for PLX PHARMA INC?

PLX PHARMA INC (PLXP) has a profitability rating of 0 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for PLXP stock?

The financial health rating of PLX PHARMA INC (PLXP) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PLXP stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PLX PHARMA INC (PLXP) is expected to grow by 36.14% in the next year.