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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Healthcare · United States · $3.9B · Avg Vol: $66M/d

99
StockRank
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Q
87
V
52
M
85
P/E (TTM)
18.2x
ROE
24.5%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Catalyst is a quintessential high-margin compounding story. With an active buyback program and a significant forward-EPS upward revision, the company exhibits both internal momentum and strong capital allocation discipline. Its focused therapeutic area offers the kind of durable pricing power and barrier to entry that aligns with a Terry Smith-style quality mandate.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for rare neurological diseases, with its primary product Firdapse for Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS). The company holds market exclusivity for its approved rare disease therapy, addressing a significant unmet medical need for a small patient population. It is a niche biopharmaceutical company specializing in treatments for rare neurological disorders.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue214.2M398.2M491.7M589.0M40.1%597.0M636.2M717.9M10.4%
EPS0.800.671.381.7529.8%1.732.042.058.1%
Shares105.3M107.1M120.9M122.5M+16.4%122.4M
Debt3.9M3.6M3.2M2.8M-10.6%2.7M
Equity300.4M387.9M727.6M954.3M47.0%
Op CF116.0M143.6M239.8M208.7M21.6%208.2M
Inv CF9.2M-293.5M-0.6M-58.0K
Fin CF1.7M-10.9M140.7M-17.0M
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31.2831.3431.3931.4531.50Jun 8Jun 30Jul 21
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$31.49
RSI (14)
75.0
52W High
$32.56
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
87
ROIC
26.9%95.5
ROE
24.5%91.6
GP/Assets
45.4%84.8
Op. Margin
49.0%98.2
FCF/Assets
15.6%93.8
Piotroski
549.6
Int. Cover
50.0x88.8
D/E Ratio
0.00x91.2
Current Ratio
7.10x80.0
Value
52
P/E (TTM)
18.2x64.5
EV/EBITDA
10.1x67.9
P/FCF
22.4x55.0
P/B
3.8x35.7
P/S
6.5x35.2
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
85
52W High %
97%96.3
RS 6M
30%88.9
SMA 50/200
1.22x90.7
EPS Rev 4W
+9.4%93.5
EPS Rev 12W
+11.0%87.2
EPS Improve
+101%73.4
Q Growth
12%51.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$3.9B
P/E (Forward)
9.9x
Gross Margin
84.0%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CPRXCatalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(you)$3.9BHold
HRMYHarmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc.$2.3B100Strong Buy
ACADACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.$5.0B82Strong Buy
INVAInnoviva, Inc.$1.5B93Strong Buy
EXELExelixis, Inc.$13.5B99Strong Buy
HALOHalozyme Therapeutics, Inc.$12.0B95Strong Buy
RIGLRigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$868M98Strong Buy
CRMDCorMedix Inc.$647M98Strong Buy
LGNDLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated$5.6B66Buy
INCYIncyte Corporation$25.2B96Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE -30.2% · P/E 27.0x · Gross margin 58.1%

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX): Stock Score Summary

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 99/100 based on Quality (87/100), Value (52/100), and Momentum (85/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Catalyst is a quintessential high-margin compounding story. With an active buyback program and a significant forward-EPS upward revision, the company exhibits both internal momentum and strong capital allocation discipline. Its focused therapeutic area offers the kind of durable pricing power and barrier to entry that aligns with a Terry Smith-style quality mandate.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for rare neurological diseases, with its primary product Firdapse for Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS). The company holds market exclusivity for its approved rare disease therapy, addressing a significant unmet medical need for a small patient population. It is a niche biopharmaceutical company specializing in treatments for rare neurological disorders.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$31.49
Market Cap$3.9B
P/E (TTM)18.20
P/E (Forward)9.90
Price/Book3.80
Return on Equity24.5%
Return on Invested Capital26.9%
Debt/Equity0.00x
Gross Margin84.0%
Operating Margin49.0%
Revenue Growth5.6%
Free Cash Flow$172M

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates in the Biotechnology industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s (CPRX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) is 99/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (87), Value (52), and Momentum (85) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have an economic moat?
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) has a Quality factor score of 87/100. 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 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 99/100. 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 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in?
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Biotechnology industry (United States).