Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (PBYI) — Stock Score Summary

Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (PBYI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 99/100 based on Quality (77/100), Value (63/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Puma Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on oncology. While biotech companies can have intellectual property moats, they are characterized by high R&D intensity, significant binary risks associated with clinical trials and regulatory approvals, and often lack the stable, predictable cash flows and asset-light compounding nature preferred by Terry Smith and Buffett. There is no direct macro theme tailwind identified for this specific company, making it a product-specific bet rather than a macro-driven asymmetric opportunity.

Puma Biotechnology, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative products for the treatment of cancer. Its lead product, Nerlynx, is approved for certain types of early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer. The company's competitive position is anchored by its approved oncology therapeutic and ongoing clinical development pipeline, operating in the high-stakes pharmaceutical market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$7.08
Market Cap$360M
P/E (TTM)14.19
P/E (Forward)19.46
Price/Book2.63
Return on Equity21.6%
Return on Invested Capital31.4%
Debt/Equity12.42
Gross Margin74.5%
Operating Margin-8.5%
Revenue Growth-2.6%
Free Cash Flow$44M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puma Biotechnology, Inc.’s (PBYI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (PBYI) is 99/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (77), Value (63), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Puma Biotechnology, Inc. have an economic moat?
Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (PBYI) has a Quality factor score of 77/100. 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 Puma Biotechnology, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (PBYI) 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 Puma Biotechnology, Inc. in?
Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (PBYI) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Biotechnology industry (United States).