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Alkermes plc

Fundamental data last updated:June 6, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Healthcare

industry

Biotechnology

Exchange

NASDAQ

County of HQ

IE

Next Earnings Date

07/28/2026

Business Summary

Alkermes plc, a biopharmaceutical company, researches, develops, and commercializes pharmaceutical products to address unmet medical needs of patients in various therapeutic areas in the United States, Ireland, and internationally. Its marketed products include ARISTADA, an intramuscular injectable suspension for the treatment of schizophrenia; VIVITROL for the treatment of alcohol and prevention of opioid dependence; RISPERDAL CONSTA for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder; INVEGA SUSTENNA for the treatment of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder; XEPLION, INVEGA TRINZA, and TREVICTA to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective; and VUMERITY for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults, including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting and active secondary progressive diseases. The company is also developing LYBALVI, an oral atypical antipsychotic drug candidate for the treatment of adults with schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder; and nemvaleukin alfa, an engineered fusion protein to expand tumor-killing immune cells and to avoid the activation of immunosuppressive cells. It has collaboration agreements primarily with Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V., Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc, and Janssen Pharmaceutica International. Alkermes plc was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

 


VALUATION

P/E

43.46

Market Cap ($M USD)

$6.66B

Forward P/E

11.48

PEG

0.04

PRICE TO SALES

4.26

PRICE TO BOOK

3.79

EV / EBITDA

28.54

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

3.33%

DCF Value

$42.65

Graham Number

$14.76

Price to FCF

30.01

EV to FCF

35.56

Earnings Yield

2.30%

FCF Yield

3.33%

DIVIDEND

Yield

0.00%

Annual Payout

$0.00

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$0.92

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$3.48

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$261.58B

Return on Equity (ROE)

8.82%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

12.28%

Debt-to-Equity

0.04

Piotroski F-Score

5

Altman Z-Score

1.98

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

5.24%

Current Ratio

2.27

Quick Ratio

1.70

Net Debt to EBITDA

4.45

Interest Coverage

5.79

Gross Profit margin

86.63%

FCF PER SHARE

$1.33

REVENUE PER SHARE

$9.40

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The market seems to be underestimating Alkermes plc. With a DCF value significantly above recent pricing, there’s a clear disconnect. The Forward P/E of 9.81 suggests potential undervaluation, especially when juxtaposed with a robust earnings growth forecast. However, the Altman Z-score of 1.89 raises red flags about financial stability, indicating potential distress. Despite this, the earnings yield of 2.63% is modest, hinting at a cautious optimism in earnings sustainability.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the biotechnology sector, Alkermes is well-positioned to leverage AI advancements in drug discovery and personalized medicine. The industry’s inherent need for innovation aligns with tech-driven efficiencies. This positions the company to potentially capitalize on modern tech shifts.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, Alkermes presents a compelling case. The ROIC of 5.24% and a Piotroski F-Score of 5 indicate solid operational efficiency. With a gross profit margin of 86.63%, the company demonstrates strong pricing power. Despite a modest FCF yield of 3.80%, the operating margin of 12.28% underscores effective cost management, making it an attractive GARP play.

The Bear Case

Yet, caution is warranted. The Price/Book ratio of 3.32 and Price/Sales of 3.73 suggest a premium valuation, potentially overextended. The stock's proximity to its 52-week high, just 4.60% away, signals technical overextension. Moreover, the EV to EBITDA of 25.55 raises concerns about valuation sustainability, especially with a low Altman Z-score.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$46.00

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.26

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

2.13%

Distance to 52-Week Low

36.98%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

29.82%

50-DAY SMA

$34.11

200-DAY SMA

$31.08

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