FOLD

Amicus Therapeutics

Fundamental data last updated:April 13, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Healthcare

industry

Biotechnology

Exchange

Nasdaq

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

05/07/26

Business Summary

Amicus Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for rare and orphan diseases, primarily monetizing through high-value specialty drug sales. Its economic engine depends on securing regulatory approvals, protecting intellectual property, and driving adoption among a concentrated base of specialists and treatment centers. The moat, where it exists, comes from patent protection, regulatory exclusivity, and deep expertise in niche disease pathways that limit direct competition. Cash generation is tied to maintaining premium pricing power in small patient populations while managing R&D intensity and commercialization costs.

 


VALUATION

P/E

-

Market Cap ($M USD)

$4,540

Forward P/E

17.7

PEG

1.9

PRICE TO SALES

7

PRICE TO BOOK

16.6

EV / EBITDA

87.1

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

DCF Value

Graham Number

Price to FCF

EV to FCF

Earnings Yield

FCF Yield

DIVIDEND

Yield

-

Annual Payout

-

Payout Ratio

-

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

0

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

-

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

-$0.09

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$0.82

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

18.10%

Return on Equity (ROE)

-9.90%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

5.40%

Debt-to-Equity

1.6

Piotroski F-Score

4

Altman Z-Score

1.3

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

1.00%

Current Ratio

2.8

Quick Ratio

Net Debt to EBITDA

Interest Coverage

Gross Profit margin

FCF PER SHARE

REVENUE PER SHARE

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

At a $4,540M market cap, FOLD is priced like a fragile growth story, not a durable compounder. A Forward P/E of 17.7 with a PEG Forward of 1.9 implies the market is already discounting moderate growth without offering a true margin of safety. The Altman Z-Score of 1.3 places the company squarely in financial distress territory, and when paired with a -9.90% operating margin, this is not a balance sheet built for macro shocks. The valuation is not screamingly expensive, but it is far from deep value given the weak profitability profile and measurable balance sheet stress.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As a Biotechnology company within Healthcare, FOLD operates in a research-intensive industry that increasingly leverages AI for drug discovery, clinical trial optimization, and biomarker identification. The sector’s structural shift toward data-driven R&D could enhance capital efficiency over time, but it requires strong internal execution and sustained funding. With negative operating margins, the company must rely on disciplined capital allocation to fully benefit from these technological tailwinds.

The Bull Case

A GARP investor could argue that a Forward P/E of 17.7 in biotech is reasonable if earnings normalize, especially with Return on Equity at 18.10%, which signals the company can generate meaningful returns on shareholder capital when profitable. The Current Ratio of 2.8 suggests adequate short-term liquidity, reducing immediate financing risk. A Piotroski F-Score of 4 is not strong, but it is not catastrophic either, implying mixed but stabilizing fundamentals. If operating leverage improves from the current -9.90% operating margin and ROIC expands from 1.00%, even modest execution gains could re-rate the stock meaningfully from a $4,540M base.

The Bear Case

The bear case is far more structural. Debt/Equity of 5.40% combined with an Altman Z-Score of 1.3 signals financial fragility, not resilience. A PEG Forward of 1.9 indicates investors are paying a premium relative to growth, which is difficult to justify when ROIC is only 1.00% and operating margins are negative. EPS Next Year is estimated at -$0.09, meaning profitability remains inconsistent, and with Price/Book at 16.6 and Price/Sales at 7, the stock is priced on hope rather than demonstrated cash generation. This is not deep value; it is speculative growth wrapped in leverage risk.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

6.50%

Analyst Consensus

2.6

Average Analyst Price Target

$14.07

Institutional Ownership %

104.20%

1-Year Beta

0.71

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

0.70%%

Distance to 52-Week High

99.90%

Distance to 52-Week Low

262.40%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

50-DAY SMA

200-DAY SMA

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