Innoviva, Inc. (INVA) — Stock Score Summary

Innoviva, Inc. (INVA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 98/100 based on Quality (76/100), Value (65/100), and Momentum (55/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Innoviva is an asset-light royalty company in the healthcare sector, generating predictable cash flows from developed drugs. This model is a prime example of a quality compounder with high ROIC and pricing power. In an environment of 'Higher-for-Longer Rates', its robust free cash flow and low debt provide significant resilience and appeal, as it is less reliant on cheap capital and its defensive sector offers stability. The market may be underpricing the defensive strength and consistent, asset-light FCF generation of such royalty models in a volatile, higher-rate environment. [BUYBACK TAILWIND: Active buyback (SEC): $5M repurchased (ending 2025-12-31)] [BUYBACK TAILWIND: Active buyback (SEC): $5M repurchased (ending 2025-12-31)] [BUYBACK TAILWIND: Active buyback (SEC): $20M repurchased (ending 2026-03-31)]

Innoviva, Inc. focuses on royalties from respiratory drugs, primarily through its collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) on therapies like Relvar/Breo Ellipta and Anoro Ellipta. The company benefits from a stable, long-term revenue stream derived from royalties on blockbuster respiratory medications, minimizing operational and R&D expenditures. It is a unique healthcare company acting primarily as a royalty aggregator, providing exposure to established drug franchises.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$22.46
Market Cap$1.7B
P/E (TTM)3.47
P/E (Forward)9.83
Price/Book1.20
Return on Equity50.7%
Return on Invested Capital21.7%
Debt/Equity24.70
Gross Margin74.1%
Operating Margin40.1%
Revenue Growth10.6%
Free Cash Flow$105M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Innoviva, Inc.’s (INVA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Innoviva, Inc. (INVA) is 98/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (76), Value (65), and Momentum (55) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Innoviva, Inc. have an economic moat?
Innoviva, Inc. (INVA) has a Quality factor score of 76/100. 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 Innoviva, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Innoviva, Inc. (INVA) 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 Innoviva, Inc. in?
Innoviva, Inc. (INVA) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Biotechnology industry (United States).