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Pacira BioSciences, Inc. · Healthcare · United States · $1.0B · Avg Vol: $16M/d

85
StockRank
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Q
63
V
58
M
61
P/E (TTM)
75.3x
ROE
2.0%
D/E
0.6x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Pacira BioSciences depends heavily on a single long-acting local anaesthetic whose key patent protection was invalidated in litigation, opening the door to generic entry, and it carries convertible debt against that concentrated revenue base. That patent outcome is a specific, nameable adverse development. The strong momentum does not offset it, so this is a flag.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing, commercializing, and manufacturing non-opioid pain management products, with its flagship EXPAREL providing long-acting local analgesia for postsurgical pain. The company benefits from its proprietary drug delivery technology, DepoFoam, and the strong market position of EXPAREL as a leading non-opioid solution, creating a significant competitive moat in the growing demand for opioid alternatives.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue666.8M675.0M701.0M726.4M2.9%746.2M752.9M788.2M4.2%
EPS0.350.91-2.150.16-23.0%0.350.170.2114.1%
Shares45.9M46.5M46.2M41.1M-10.5%39.9M
Debt763.4M586.0M638.9M418.2M-18.2%412.1M
Equity775.0M870.1M778.3M693.1M-3.7%
Op CF145.3M154.6M189.4M152.0M1.5%187.7M
Inv CF-225.2M77.5M-83.3M99.5M
Fin CF-401.5M-183.0M17.4M-369.6M
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PRICE (1Y)-3.2%
23.0024.1625.3126.4727.62Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$25.56
RSI (14)
63.0
52W High
$27.66
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
63
ROIC
2.8%49.9
ROE
2.0%48.6
GP/Assets
46.7%84.4
Op. Margin
6.2%54.7
FCF/Assets
7.8%80.5
Piotroski
894.2
Int. Cover
2.2x43.0
D/E Ratio
0.61x24.4
Current Ratio
5.04x72.4
Value
58
P/E (TTM)
75.3x13.1
EV/EBITDA
9.9x70.8
P/FCF
10.4x82.5
P/B
1.6x71.9
P/S
1.4x76.9
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
61
52W High %
92%89.8
RS 6M
0%66.1
SMA 50/200
1.07x70.7
EPS Rev 4W
-5.4%12.9
EPS Rev 12W
-5.2%17.8
EPS Improve
+886%97.7
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.0B
P/E (Forward)
7.6x
Gross Margin
79.2%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
PCRXPacira BioSciences, Inc.(you)$1.0B85Strong Buy
AMPHAmphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$936M95Strong Buy
ANIPANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$1.7B92Strong Buy
COLLCollegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.$786M72Buy
BCRXBioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$2.5B85Strong Buy
GTII.CNGreen Thumb Industries Inc.$1.6B94Strong Buy
PAHCPhibro Animal Health Corporation$1.5B74Buy
TRLVTrulieve Cannabis Corp.$2.3B90Strong Buy
ETONEton Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$1.7B72Buy
IRWDIronwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$682M100Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE -30.8% · P/E 26.9x · Gross margin 58.1%

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (PCRX): Stock Score Summary

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (PCRX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (58/100), and Momentum (61/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Pacira BioSciences depends heavily on a single long-acting local anaesthetic whose key patent protection was invalidated in litigation, opening the door to generic entry, and it carries convertible debt against that concentrated revenue base. That patent outcome is a specific, nameable adverse development. The strong momentum does not offset it, so this is a flag.

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing, commercializing, and manufacturing non-opioid pain management products, with its flagship EXPAREL providing long-acting local analgesia for postsurgical pain. The company benefits from its proprietary drug delivery technology, DepoFoam, and the strong market position of EXPAREL as a leading non-opioid solution, creating a significant competitive moat in the growing demand for opioid alternatives.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$25.56
Market Cap$1.0B
P/E (TTM)75.29
P/E (Forward)7.64
Price/Book1.56
Return on Equity2.0%
Return on Invested Capital2.8%
Debt/Equity0.61x
Gross Margin79.2%
Operating Margin6.2%
Revenue Growth6.2%
Free Cash Flow$99M

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. operates in the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pacira BioSciences, Inc.’s (PCRX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (PCRX) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (58), and Momentum (61) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Pacira BioSciences, Inc. have an economic moat?
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (PCRX) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. 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 Pacira BioSciences, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (PCRX) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. 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 Pacira BioSciences, Inc. in?
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (PCRX) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry (United States).