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STRONG SELL

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. · Healthcare · United States · $462M · Avg Vol: $8M/d

18
StockRank
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Q
27
V
25
M
50
P/E (TTM)
ROE
D/E
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing film-based drug delivery products, primarily for unmet medical needs in central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Its proprietary PharmFilm® technology enables convenient, rapid-onset, and non-invasive administration of medications. This specialized drug delivery platform provides a distinct advantage in developing differentiated therapeutic options.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue47.7M50.6M57.6M44.5M-2.2%50.3M50.5M71.9M27.1%
EPS-1.85-0.49-0.13-0.51-0.78-0.58-0.42-0.45
Shares125.5M68.5M91.4M122.0M-2.7%125.5M
Debt57.5M33.3M38.0M42.5M-9.6%43.6M
Equity-118.6M-106.5M-60.2M-33.7M
Op CF-9.8M-6.4M-35.8M-52.4M-43.8M
Inv CF-2.5M-1.0M-0.2M-0.6M
Fin CF11.6M4.0M83.6M102.6M
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PRICE (1Y)-10.6%
3.684.024.364.695.03Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$3.73
RSI (14)
26.0
52W High
$7.55
From 52W High
0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
27
ROIC
-46.2%16.8
ROE
N/A
GP/Assets
19.9%47.5
Op. Margin
-29.1%24.8
FCF/Assets
-27.6%12.9
Piotroski
25.5
Int. Cover
-3.1x30.9
D/E Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
4.10x64.9
Value
25
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-7.7x25.0
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
-14.4x25.0
P/S
9.8x27.4
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
50
52W High %
49%25.6
RS 6M
7%79.1
SMA 50/200
0.88x35.3
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%62.6
EPS Rev 12W
+22.4%93.3
EPS Improve
+22%36.1
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$462M
P/E (Forward)
-8.8x
Gross Margin
63.5%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
AQSTAquestive Therapeutics, Inc.(you)$462M18STRONG SELL
VREO.CNVireo Growth Inc.$500M36HOLD
AKBAAkebia Therapeutics, Inc.$327M33SELL
EOLSEvolus, Inc.$394M39HOLD
LFCRLifecore Biomedical, Inc.$162M13STRONG SELL
ESPREsperion Therapeutics, Inc.$817M33SELL
DERMJourney Medical Corporation$170M25SELL
BIOABioAge Labs, Inc.$968M31SELL
ORGOOrganogenesis Holdings Inc.$308M39HOLD
TKNOAlpha Teknova, Inc.$266M36HOLD

Peer medians: ROE -25.6% · P/E 27.6x · Gross margin 50.5%

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (AQST) — Stock Score Summary

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (AQST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 18/100 based on Quality (27/100), Value (25/100), and Momentum (50/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing film-based drug delivery products, primarily for unmet medical needs in central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Its proprietary PharmFilm® technology enables convenient, rapid-onset, and non-invasive administration of medications. This specialized drug delivery platform provides a distinct advantage in developing differentiated therapeutic options.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$3.73
Market Cap$462M
P/E (Forward)-8.77
Price/Book-14.40
Return on Invested Capital-46.2%
Gross Margin63.5%
Operating Margin-29.1%
Revenue Growth65.7%
Free Cash Flow$-44M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.’s (AQST) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (AQST) is 18/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (27), Value (25), and Momentum (50) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. have an economic moat?
Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (AQST) has a Quality factor score of 27/100. 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 Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (AQST) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 18/100. 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 Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. in?
Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (AQST) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry (United States).