Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MDGL) — Stock Score Summary

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MDGL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 44/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (56/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Madrigal is a development-stage biotech transitioning to commercialization. While its NASH drug has high potential, it lacks the established cash flows, high ROIC, and predictable reinvestment runway required by both Terry Smith and Warren Buffett.

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and other liver diseases. Its lead product candidate, resmetirom, targets the thyroid hormone receptor beta, addressing an area with significant unmet medical need and no approved treatments. The company's competitive edge lies in its potential first-in-class NASH therapy, which could capture a substantial share of this growing market if approved, offering a significant opportunity in a challenging disease area.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$475.92
Market Cap$11.9B
P/E (Forward)39.81
Price/Book20.90
Return on Equity-49.3%
Return on Invested Capital-28.0%
Debt/Equity63.91
Gross Margin93.1%
Operating Margin-29.8%
Revenue Growth126.8%
Free Cash Flow$-156M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s (MDGL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MDGL) is 44/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (35), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have an economic moat?
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MDGL) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. 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 Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MDGL) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 44/100. 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 Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in?
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MDGL) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Biotechnology industry (United States).