Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (PTGX) — Stock Score Summary

Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (PTGX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (43/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Protagonist Therapeutics (Q: 32) is a biotech company with a low quality score, indicating high risk and uncertainty inherent in drug development. This type of business model does not align with the fund's philosophy of investing in established quality compounders with predictable growth and durable moats. It is too speculative for a concentrated book.

Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative oral peptide therapeutics for gastrointestinal and hematology disorders. The company's competitive moat is built upon its proprietary technology platform, which enables the oral delivery of therapeutic peptides, addressing a significant challenge in drug development and potentially offering first-in-class treatments for unmet medical needs. Its focused pipeline aims to revolutionize treatment options for chronic diseases.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$102.18
Market Cap$6.3B
P/E (Forward)-197.31
Price/Book10.54
Return on Equity-17.1%
Return on Invested Capital-25.4%
Debt/Equity1.49
Gross Margin100.0%
Operating Margin-6.5%
Revenue Growth99.0%
Free Cash Flow$-78M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.’s (PTGX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (PTGX) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (43), Value (35), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 15,000+ stock universe.
Does Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. have an economic moat?
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (PTGX) has a Quality factor score of 43/100. 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 Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (PTGX) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. 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 Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. in?
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (PTGX) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Biotechnology industry (United States).