VERONA PHARMA PLC - ADR (VRNA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:VRNA • US9250501064

Current stock price

106.91 USD
+0.12 (+0.11%)
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106.94 USD
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This VRNA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. VRNA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VRNA has reported negative net income.
  • In the past year VRNA has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years VRNA always reported negative net income.
  • In the past 5 years VRNA always reported negative operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -50M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -14.17%, VRNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of VRNA (-29.18%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -14.17%
ROE -29.18%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

  • VRNA's Gross Margin of 95.15% is amongst the best of the industry. VRNA outperforms 96.41% of its industry peers.
  • The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for VRNA so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 95.15%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5K -10K -15K

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2. VRNA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • VRNA does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VRNA has more shares outstanding
  • VRNA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for VRNA is higher compared to a year ago.
VRNA Yearly Shares OutstandingVRNA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • VRNA has an Altman-Z score of 18.44. This indicates that VRNA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of VRNA (18.44) is better than 90.26% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87 indicates that VRNA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • VRNA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.87. This is in the lower half of the industry: VRNA underperforms 71.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 18.44
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.28%
VRNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVRNA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • VRNA has a Current Ratio of 10.71. This indicates that VRNA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 10.71, VRNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VRNA has a Quick Ratio of 10.54. This indicates that VRNA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • VRNA's Quick ratio of 10.54 is amongst the best of the industry. VRNA outperforms 83.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 10.71
Quick Ratio 10.54
VRNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVRNA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. VRNA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • VRNA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 36.54%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.86% on average over the past years.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, VRNA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 57.72% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, VRNA will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 123.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y123.97%
EPS Next 2Y73.8%
EPS Next 3Y64.23%
EPS Next 5Y57.72%
Revenue Next Year1008.75%
Revenue Next 2Y342.34%
Revenue Next 3Y211.05%
Revenue Next 5Y123.42%

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 10 20 30

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4. VRNA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • VRNA reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 48.49, VRNA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VRNA is valued a bit cheaper than 67.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.84, VRNA is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 48.49
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 2 3

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 64.23% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y73.8%
EPS Next 3Y64.23%

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5. VRNA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

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

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VRNA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VERONA PHARMA PLC - ADR

NASDAQ:VRNA (10/6/2025, 9:09:40 PM)

After market: 106.94 +0.03 (+0.03%)

106.91

+0.12 (+0.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)08-06
Earnings (Next)11-03
Inst Owners80.77%
Inst Owner Change-88.5%
Ins Owners4.64%
Ins Owner Change-1733.39%
Market Cap9.19B
Revenue(TTM)221.67M
Net Income(TTM)-81.19M
Analysts68.89
Price Target108.43 (1.42%)
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)75.16%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.58%
Max EPS beat(2)154.9%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)26.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-34.07%
Max EPS beat(4)154.9%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-13.52%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.45%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.57%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)24.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)9.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)40.08%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)58.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)8.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)173.67%
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)-0.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)147.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 48.49
P/S 41.47
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 33.04
P/tB 33.1
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.99
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.2
Fwd EY2.06%
FCF(TTM)-0.86
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.84
OCFYN/A
SpS2.58
BVpS3.24
TBVpS3.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -14.17%
ROE -29.18%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 95.15%
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
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 96.14%
Cap/Sales 0.48%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 10.71
Quick Ratio 10.54
Altman-Z 18.44
F-Score4
WACC9.28%
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 Y123.97%
EPS Next 2Y73.8%
EPS Next 3Y64.23%
EPS Next 5Y57.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3Y1.86%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year1008.75%
Revenue Next 2Y342.34%
Revenue Next 3Y211.05%
Revenue Next 5Y123.42%
EBIT growth 1Y57.25%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year125.44%
EBIT Next 3Y118.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-39%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-36.98%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

VERONA PHARMA PLC - ADR / VRNA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VERONA PHARMA PLC - ADR?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to VRNA.


What is the valuation status for VRNA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to VERONA PHARMA PLC - ADR (VRNA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for VERONA PHARMA PLC - ADR?

VERONA PHARMA PLC - ADR (VRNA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for VRNA stock?

The financial health rating of VERONA PHARMA PLC - ADR (VRNA) is 5 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for VERONA PHARMA PLC - ADR?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VERONA PHARMA PLC - ADR (VRNA) is expected to grow by 123.97% in the next year.