Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AUPH) — Stock Score Summary

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AUPH) has a MoatMap StockRank of 98/100 based on Quality (81/100), Value (53/100), and Momentum (60/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, a Canadian biotech company, fits the 'Healthcare Technology & Resilience' theme as a pharmaceutical/biotech company with a 'robust R&D pipeline'. The non-discretionary demand for innovative treatments and the continuous advancements in healthcare technology create a long-term tailwind. However, biotech investment, especially for companies heavily reliant on R&D, inherently carries high risks from clinical trial failures, regulatory hurdles, and intense competition, making it less of a classic 'quality compounder' and more of a binary outcome investment.

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a Canadian pharmaceutical company primarily focused on developing and commercializing therapies for autoimmune diseases. Its competitive moat is centered around LUPKYNIS (voclosporin), a proprietary drug approved for lupus nephritis, addressing a high unmet medical need and offering a significant market opportunity. Aurinia operates as a commercial-stage biotech, dedicated to expanding the market presence of its specialized therapeutic.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$15.22
Market Cap$2.0B
P/E (TTM)7.20
P/E (Forward)13.91
Price/Book3.58
Return on Equity65.0%
Return on Invested Capital18.0%
Debt/Equity12.09
Gross Margin78.3%
Operating Margin53.3%
Revenue Growth24.4%
Free Cash Flow$125M

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. operates in the Biotechnology industry, part of the Healthcare sector (Canada).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s (AUPH) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AUPH) is 98/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (81), Value (53), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. have an economic moat?
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AUPH) has a Quality factor score of 81/100. 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 Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AUPH) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 98/100. 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 Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. in?
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AUPH) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Biotechnology industry (Canada).