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VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:VKTX - US92686J1060 - Common Stock

25.94 USD
+0.07 (+0.27%)
Last: 9/11/2025, 12:34:05 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, VKTX scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VKTX was compared to 541 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. VKTX has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. VKTX does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VKTX had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year VKTX has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years VKTX always reported negative net income.
VKTX had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
VKTX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVKTX 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 -50M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

VKTX has a better Return On Assets (-20.72%) than 76.34% of its industry peers.
VKTX has a Return On Equity of -21.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VKTX outperforms 83.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -20.72%
ROE -21.57%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-25.43%
ROA(5y)-23.56%
ROE(3y)-28.18%
ROE(5y)-25.59%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
VKTX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVKTX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -50 -100 -150 -200 -250

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for VKTX 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
VKTX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVKTX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for VKTX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VKTX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for VKTX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
VKTX Yearly Shares OutstandingVKTX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
VKTX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVKTX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

VKTX has an Altman-Z score of 53.17. This indicates that VKTX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
VKTX has a better Altman-Z score (53.17) than 98.52% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for VKTX. 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 53.17
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
VKTX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVKTX 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

VKTX has a Current Ratio of 25.86. This indicates that VKTX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 25.86, VKTX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.23% of the companies in the same industry.
VKTX has a Quick Ratio of 25.86. This indicates that VKTX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 25.86, VKTX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 25.86
Quick Ratio 25.86
VKTX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVKTX 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 VKTX have decreased strongly by -62.77% in the last year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-62.77%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-190%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.59% on average over the next years.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y-144.67%
EPS Next 2Y-78.54%
EPS Next 3Y-51.56%
EPS Next 5Y4.59%
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.
VKTX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVKTX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B
VKTX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVKTX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VKTX. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year VKTX 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
VKTX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVKTX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
VKTX Per share dataVKTX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VKTX's earnings are expected to decrease with -51.56% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-78.54%
EPS Next 3Y-51.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC

NASDAQ:VKTX (9/11/2025, 12:34:05 PM)

25.94

+0.07 (+0.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)07-23 2025-07-23/amc
Earnings (Next)10-21 2025-10-21/amc
Inst Owners69.64%
Inst Owner Change-2.71%
Ins Owners2.15%
Ins Owner Change0.51%
Market Cap2.92B
Analysts85
Price Target91.67 (253.39%)
Short Float %25.09%
Short Ratio4.31
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-25.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-27.37%
Max EPS beat(2)-23.91%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.37%
Max EPS beat(4)14.36%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.83%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.06%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.69%
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)0.07%
PT rev (3m)-1.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-64.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-26.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-100%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-100%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S N/A
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 3.67
P/tB 3.67
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-1.53
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-3.19
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.36
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.36
OCFYN/A
SpS0
BVpS7.07
TBVpS7.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -20.72%
ROE -21.57%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-25.43%
ROA(5y)-23.56%
ROE(3y)-28.18%
ROE(5y)-25.59%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0
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 25.86
Quick Ratio 25.86
Altman-Z 53.17
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
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)-62.77%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-190%
EPS Next Y-144.67%
EPS Next 2Y-78.54%
EPS Next 3Y-51.56%
EPS Next 5Y4.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-70.7%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-106.14%
EBIT Next 3Y-47%
EBIT Next 5Y-26.07%
FCF growth 1Y-152.08%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-152.08%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A