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Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:June 4, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Healthcare

industry

Biotechnology

Exchange

NASDAQ

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

08/06/2026

Business Summary

Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing antiviral therapeutics for patients suffering from viral infections. Its lead product candidate is AT-527, an antiviral drug candidate that is in Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of patients with COVID-19. The company also develops AT-752, an oral purine nucleoside prodrug product candidate, which has completed Phase Ia clinical trial for the treatment of dengue; AT-777, an NS5A inhibitor; AT-787, a co-formulated, oral, pan-genotypic fixed dose combination of AT-527 and AT-777 for the treatment of hepatitis C virous (HCV); and AT-281, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt for the treatment or prevention of an RNA viral infection, including dengue fever, yellow fever, Zika virus, and coronaviridae viral infection, as well as Ruzasvir, an investigational oral, pan genotypic NS5A inhibitor for the treatment of chronic HCV infection. It has a license agreement with Merck & Co, Inc. for development and commercialization of ruzasvir for the treatment of HCV. Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

 


VALUATION

P/E

-2.19

Market Cap ($M USD)

$374.53M

Forward P/E

-4.93

PEG

-0.09

PRICE TO SALES

0.00

PRICE TO BOOK

1.59

EV / EBITDA

-1.59

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

-39.48%

DCF Value

$1.01

Graham Number

N/A

Price to FCF

-2.53

EV to FCF

-2.00

Earnings Yield

-45.74%

FCF Yield

-39.48%

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

-$2.14

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

-$0.95

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$7.10B

Return on Equity (ROE)

-57.01%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

0.00%

Debt-to-Equity

0.00

Piotroski F-Score

2

Altman Z-Score

2.27

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

-81.24%

Current Ratio

7.89

Quick Ratio

7.89

Net Debt to EBITDA

0.42

Interest Coverage

0.00

Gross Profit margin

0.00%

FCF PER SHARE

$-1.87

REVENUE PER SHARE

$0.00

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The market seems to have severely mispriced Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as indicated by its snapshot price trading significantly below its DCF value. The negative Forward P/E and Earnings Yield suggest a lack of profitability, yet the Altman Z-score of 3.38 implies a relatively safe financial position. The company’s valuation metrics, such as Price/Book at 1.54, hint at a modest premium over its book value, but the negative earnings and cash flow metrics raise red flags about its operational efficiency. Overall, the stock appears undervalued on a fundamental basis, yet its financial health is questionable.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the biotechnology sector, Atea Pharmaceuticals is positioned to leverage AI advancements in drug discovery and personalized medicine. The industry's inherent focus on innovation aligns well with technological shifts, potentially enhancing R&D efficiency. However, the company's current financial metrics suggest it may struggle to capitalize on these opportunities without significant strategic shifts.

The Bull Case

For a value or GARP investor, Atea Pharmaceuticals presents an intriguing opportunity due to its low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.003, indicating financial prudence. The high Current Ratio of 7.82 suggests robust liquidity, providing a cushion for future investments or downturns. Despite a low Piotroski F-Score of 2, the company's Altman Z-score indicates a stable financial footing, which could appeal to investors seeking undervalued stocks with potential for turnaround.

The Bear Case

Atea Pharmaceuticals faces significant structural risks, primarily due to its negative ROIC of -65.67% and a dismal FCF Yield of -30.52%. These metrics highlight severe inefficiencies in capital allocation and cash flow generation. The stock's proximity to its 52-week high, combined with a Price/Book ratio that doesn't justify its operational weaknesses, suggests it's technically overextended. Investors should be wary of these red flags, which overshadow its low debt levels.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Hold

Average Analyst Price Target

$10.00

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.38

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

37.82%

Distance to 52-Week Low

40.60%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

5.00%

50-DAY SMA

$5.33

200-DAY SMA

$4.05

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