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VERONA PHARMA PLC - ADR (VRNA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:VRNA - Nasdaq - US9250501064 - ADR - Currency: USD

105.27  +0.07 (+0.07%)

After market: 105.27 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall VRNA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated VRNA against 193 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While VRNA seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. VRNA is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VRNA has reported negative net income.
VRNA had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
VRNA had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
VRNA had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
VRNA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVRNA 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

VRNA's Return On Assets of -31.17% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRNA outperforms 52.85% of its industry peers.
VRNA's Return On Equity of -72.35% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRNA outperforms 46.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -31.17%
ROE -72.35%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-26.9%
ROA(5y)-28.47%
ROE(3y)-45.46%
ROE(5y)-41.83%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
VRNA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVRNA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of VRNA (33.49%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VRNA 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 33.49%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
VRNA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVRNA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5K -10K -15K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VRNA does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for VRNA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VRNA has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for VRNA is higher compared to a year ago.
VRNA Yearly Shares OutstandingVRNA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
VRNA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVRNA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 16.79 indicates that VRNA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 16.79, VRNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.19% of the companies in the same industry.
VRNA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.07. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
VRNA's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.07 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRNA is outperformed by 71.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.07
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 16.79
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.17%
VRNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVRNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

VRNA has a Current Ratio of 8.86. This indicates that VRNA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
VRNA has a Current ratio of 8.86. This is in the better half of the industry: VRNA outperforms 79.79% of its industry peers.
VRNA has a Quick Ratio of 8.73. This indicates that VRNA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
VRNA's Quick ratio of 8.73 is amongst the best of the industry. VRNA outperforms 80.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 8.86
Quick Ratio 8.73
VRNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVRNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 36.54% over the past year.
VRNA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.86% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)36.54%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%114.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3Y1.86%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A

3.2 Future

VRNA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.15% yearly.
VRNA is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 123.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y109.68%
EPS Next 2Y64.68%
EPS Next 3Y50.65%
EPS Next 5Y19.15%
Revenue Next Year992.8%
Revenue Next 2Y340.75%
Revenue Next 3Y203.91%
Revenue Next 5Y123.46%

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 accelerating.
VRNA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVRNA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2021 2022 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B
VRNA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVRNA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

VRNA reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
VRNA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 68.46.
67.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VRNA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
VRNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.78.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 68.46
VRNA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVRNA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 -50 -100

4.2 Price Multiples

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

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VRNA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VRNA's earnings are expected to grow with 50.65% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y64.68%
EPS Next 3Y50.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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VERONA PHARMA PLC - ADR

NASDAQ:VRNA (8/14/2025, 3:42:36 PM)

After market: 105.27 0 (0%)

105.27

+0.07 (+0.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03
Inst Owners74.29%
Inst Owner Change-0.41%
Ins Owners10.03%
Ins Owner Change-2.22%
Market Cap8.96B
Analysts68.89
Price Target108.43 (3%)
Short Float %6.17%
Short Ratio1.03
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)-19.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-34.07%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.58%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-60.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-192.46%
Max EPS beat(4)-4.58%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-23.74%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-23.95%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.04%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)24.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)8.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)40.08%
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)10.31%
PT rev (3m)17.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-178.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)70.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 68.46
P/S 75.61
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 39.55
P/tB 39.65
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.99
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.54
Fwd EY1.46%
FCF(TTM)-1.42
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.41
OCFYN/A
SpS1.39
BVpS2.66
TBVpS2.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -31.17%
ROE -72.35%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.49%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-26.9%
ROA(5y)-28.47%
ROE(3y)-45.46%
ROE(5y)-41.83%
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-Score2
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.07
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 100.83%
Cap/Sales 0.93%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 8.86
Quick Ratio 8.73
Altman-Z 16.79
F-Score2
WACC9.17%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)19.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)14.8%
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)36.54%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%114.77%
EPS Next Y109.68%
EPS Next 2Y64.68%
EPS Next 3Y50.65%
EPS Next 5Y19.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3Y1.86%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year992.8%
Revenue Next 2Y340.75%
Revenue Next 3Y203.91%
Revenue Next 5Y123.46%
EBIT growth 1Y-89.8%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year125.44%
EBIT Next 3Y118.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-137.01%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-135%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A