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ALKS

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Alkermes plc · Healthcare · Ireland · $8.8B · Avg Vol: $120M/d

78
StockRank
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Q
67
V
22
M
83
P/E (TTM)
58.8x
ROE
9.4%
D/E
0.9x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Alkermes plc is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and addiction. The company differentiates itself through its proprietary drug delivery technologies and a pipeline of differentiated psychiatric and neurological products. Its specialized focus and R&D capabilities provide a competitive moat in a challenging therapeutic area.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.1B1.7B1.6B1.5B9.9%1.6B1.8B1.9B13.1%
EPS-0.972.142.221.47-17.1%0.880.861.15-11.6%
Shares164.4M167.0M162.2M165.6M+0.7%166.7M
Debt379.4M372.2M75.5M70.0M-43.1%1.6B
Equity1.0B1.2B1.5B1.8B20.3%
Op CF21.0M401.4M439.1M520.8M191.4%256.2M
Inv CF-64.5M53.4M-111.3M295.5M
Fin CF-1.6M-289.7M-494.1M12.4M
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PRICE (1Y)+19.1%
44.0946.8749.6652.4455.22Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$52.73
RSI (14)
34.1
52W High
$55.67
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
67
ROIC
15.6%86.6
ROE
9.4%70.9
GP/Assets
54.9%90.5
Op. Margin
-0.2%35.9
FCF/Assets
5.7%72.0
Piotroski
668.2
Int. Cover
24.7x72.2
D/E Ratio
0.90x16.4
Current Ratio
2.27x43.1
Value
22
P/E (TTM)
58.8x17.2
EV/EBITDA
34.8x16.3
P/FCF
62.7x20.6
P/B
4.9x28.0
P/S
5.5x39.1
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
83
52W High %
95%94.0
RS 6M
49%93.6
SMA 50/200
1.33x94.8
EPS Rev 4W
+5.2%92.7
EPS Rev 12W
+134.0%99.4
EPS Improve
+86%69.5
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$8.8B
P/E (Forward)
31.6x
Gross Margin
87.4%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ALKSAlkermes plc(you)$8.8B78BUY
PRGOPerrigo Company plc$1.4B51HOLD
JAZZJazz Pharmaceuticals plc$15.9B88STRONG BUY
ICLRICON Public Limited Company$12.8B57HOLD
UPR.IRUniphar plc$1.4B71BUY
2M6.DEMedtronic plc$104.4B75BUY
GHRSGH Research PLC$1.9B34SELL
0RGI.LCosmo Pharmaceuticals N.V.$1.8B17STRONG SELL
COPN.SWCosmo N.V.$1.4B19STRONG SELL
AMRNAmarin Corporation plc$284M45HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 0.7% · P/E 22.9x · Gross margin 48.5%

Alkermes plc (ALKS) — Stock Score Summary

Alkermes plc (ALKS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 78/100 based on Quality (67/100), Value (22/100), and Momentum (83/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Alkermes plc is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and addiction. The company differentiates itself through its proprietary drug delivery technologies and a pipeline of differentiated psychiatric and neurological products. Its specialized focus and R&D capabilities provide a competitive moat in a challenging therapeutic area.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$52.73
Market Cap$8.8B
P/E (TTM)58.77
P/E (Forward)31.58
Price/Book4.92
Return on Equity9.4%
Return on Invested Capital15.6%
Debt/Equity0.90x
Gross Margin87.4%
Operating Margin-0.2%
Revenue Growth28.2%
Free Cash Flow$141M

Alkermes plc operates in the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry, part of the Healthcare sector (Ireland).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alkermes plc’s (ALKS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Alkermes plc (ALKS) is 78/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (67), Value (22), and Momentum (83) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Alkermes plc have an economic moat?
Alkermes plc (ALKS) has a Quality factor score of 67/100. 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 Alkermes plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Alkermes plc (ALKS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 78/100. 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 Alkermes plc in?
Alkermes plc (ALKS) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry (Ireland).