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Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Healthcare · United States · $682M · Avg Vol: $8M/d

100
StockRank
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Q
86
V
75
M
71
P/E (TTM)
5.4x
ROE
D/E
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Ironwood demonstrates strong product-market fit with high-growth assets like LINZESS and a robust pipeline. While the company's financial performance is strong, the recent insider selling (0.09%) creates a signal contradiction that warrants a cautious approach despite the otherwise solid fundamentals.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. The company's flagship product, LINZESS/CONSTESS, is a market leader for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation. Ironwood's competitive edge is derived from its proven commercialization capabilities, a pipeline of novel GI candidates, and strategic collaborations that broaden its reach in this underserved therapeutic area.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue410.6M442.7M351.4M296.2M-10.3%389.3M471.6M493.8M29.1%
EPS1.13-6.450.010.15-49.0%0.791.211.47213.4%
Shares154.0M156.4M160.2M163.1M+5.9%165.2M
Debt415.9M715.5M599.5M597.8M12.9%396.9M
Equity652.4M-346.3M-301.3M-261.8M
Op CF273.8M183.4M103.5M127.0M-22.6%185.6M
Inv CF-0.1M-1.0B-0.1M-34.0K
Fin CF-237.6M277.2M-107.0M0.2M
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3.563.773.994.214.42Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$4.13
RSI (14)
52.1
52W High
$5.78
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
86
ROIC
155.1%99.9
ROE
neg eq95.0
GP/Assets
75.7%94.9
Op. Margin
70.2%98.9
FCF/Assets
32.0%98.3
Piotroski
560.6
Int. Cover
7.4x58.0
D/E Ratio
neg eq58.0
Current Ratio
6.06x76.4
Value
75
P/E (TTM)
5.4x97.0
EV/EBITDA
4.3x94.4
P/FCF
5.4x92.2
P/B
-4.4x25.0
P/S
1.8x70.8
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
71
52W High %
71%51.5
RS 6M
8%71.1
SMA 50/200
1.06x71.3
EPS Rev 4W
+4.2%81.4
EPS Rev 12W
+4.2%79.2
EPS Improve
+90%71.6
Q Growth
117%85.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$682M
P/E (Forward)
2.9x
Gross Margin
77.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Healthcare, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of IRWD are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
IRWDIronwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(you)$682M100Strong Buy
AMPHAmphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$936M92Strong Buy
GTII.CNGreen Thumb Industries Inc.$1.6B95Strong Buy
PCRXPacira BioSciences, Inc.$1.0B86Strong Buy
ANIPANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$1.7B92Strong Buy
COLLCollegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.$786M72Buy
TRLVTrulieve Cannabis Corp.$2.3B90Strong Buy
BCRXBioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$2.5B89Strong Buy
INDVIndivior Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$4.1B94Strong Buy
EOLSEvolus, Inc.$587M60Hold

Peer medians: ROE -25.8% · P/E 29.6x · Gross margin 58.7%

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IRWD): Stock Score Summary

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IRWD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 100/100 based on Quality (86/100), Value (75/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Ironwood demonstrates strong product-market fit with high-growth assets like LINZESS and a robust pipeline. While the company's financial performance is strong, the recent insider selling (0.09%) creates a signal contradiction that warrants a cautious approach despite the otherwise solid fundamentals.

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. The company's flagship product, LINZESS/CONSTESS, is a market leader for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation. Ironwood's competitive edge is derived from its proven commercialization capabilities, a pipeline of novel GI candidates, and strategic collaborations that broaden its reach in this underserved therapeutic area.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$4.13
Market Cap$682M
P/E (TTM)5.43
P/E (Forward)2.86
Price/Book-4.38
Return on Invested Capital155.1%
Gross Margin77.2%
Operating Margin70.2%
Revenue Growth32.6%
Free Cash Flow$127M

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates in the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s (IRWD) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IRWD) is 100/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (86), Value (75), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have an economic moat?
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IRWD) has a Quality factor score of 86/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IRWD) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 100/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in?
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IRWD) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry (United States).