REC.MI

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Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A. · Healthcare · Italy · $12.3B

EUR 53.00 -0.2% · close 7 Oct · scored 9 Oct

Premium Grower: Strong business with the market behind it, priced at a premium.

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Quality
72
Value
49
Momentum
64

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P/E (TTM)
22.1x
peers 25.2x
ROE
24.9%
peers 9.1%
D/E
1.1x
peers 0.3x
Dividend %
1.4%
trailing yield
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Recordati is an Italian specialty pharmaceutical company combining a stable primary care portfolio with a fast-growing rare disease franchise, a model that has delivered high margins and strong cash conversion. Insiders bought about 0.29% of shares in the last 90 days, a positive signal, and the company reported first-half 2026 results. The business is self-funding and suits a higher-rate environment. However, forward earnings estimates fell about 2.1% over four weeks, and the path to growth relies on acquisitions and a few rare disease products, so the upside looks steady rather than asymmetric.

ABOUT RECORDATI INDUSTRIA CHIMICA E FARMACEUTICA S.P.A.

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Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A. is an international pharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative pharmaceuticals, primarily in rare diseases and specialty care. It holds a strong market position in these high-barrier-to-entry sectors, benefiting from strong pricing power and a global commercial presence. Recordati strategically develops and acquires products for niche therapeutic areas, ensuring a focused and high-margin portfolio.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (EUR)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.6B1.9B2.1B2.3B2.6B13.5%2.7B2.8B3.0B7.5%
EPS (EUR)1.871.521.892.022.163.6%2.402.512.9617.0%
Shares209.1M205.4M206.0M206.3M204.4M-2.3%204.8M———
Debt992.2M1.7B1.8B2.5B2.5B25.6%2.3B———
Equity1.4B1.5B1.7B1.9B1.9B8.6%————
Op CF491.6M461.7M485.3M569.9M596.9M5.0%648.8M———
Inv CF-87.5M-767.1M-379.6M-844.9M-80.8M—————
Fin CF-355.9M341.3M-168.9M372.1M-407.0M—————
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51.952.252.552.853.226 Aug17 Sep7 Oct
SMA 50SMA 200

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EUR 53.00
RSI (14)
54.7
52-Week Range-1.3% from high
Low EUR 43.16High EUR 53.70

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
72
ROIC
18.0%88.1
ROE
24.9%92.7
GP/Assets
36.4%74.4
Op. Margin
29.2%91.7
FCF/Assets
10.0%86.7
Piotroski
783.9
Int. Cover
7.8x58.2
D/E Ratio
1.09x12.4
Current Ratio
1.26x18.8
Value
49
P/E (TTM)
22.1x53.4
EV/EBITDA
12.5x57.2
P/FCF
20.7x59.1
P/B
5.1x26.3
P/S
4.0x46.9
Div Yield
1.4%38.7
Momentum
64
52W High %
99%98.9
RS 6M
5%70.7
SMA 50/200
1.06x68.7
EPS Rev 4W
-3.6%10.1
EPS Rev 12W
-2.1%27.4
EPS Improve
+58%59.5
Q Growth
28%62.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$12.3B
P/E (Forward)
14.0x
Gross Margin
71.5%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
REC.MIRecordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A.(you)$12.3B88Strong Buy
DIA.MIDiaSorin S.p.A.$4.4B84Strong Buy
AMP.MIAmplifon S.p.A.$3.6B78Buy
STVNStevanato Group S.p.A.$5.9B59Hold
ELN.MIEL.En. S.p.A.$1.4B85Strong Buy
PHIL.MIPhilogen S.p.A.$1.0B100Strong Buy
SFL.MISafilo Group S.p.A.$786M95Strong Buy
GHC.MIGarofalo Health Care S.p.A.$542M78Buy
PHN.MIPharmanutra S.p.A.$771M71Buy
GPI.MIGPI S.p.A.$474M61Hold

Peer medians: ROE 9.1% · P/E 25.2x · Gross margin 50.3%

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Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A. (REC.MI): Stock Score Summary

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A. (REC.MI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 88/100 based on Quality (72/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Recordati is an Italian specialty pharmaceutical company combining a stable primary care portfolio with a fast-growing rare disease franchise, a model that has delivered high margins and strong cash conversion. Insiders bought about 0.29% of shares in the last 90 days, a positive signal, and the company reported first-half 2026 results. The business is self-funding and suits a higher-rate environment. However, forward earnings estimates fell about 2.1% over four weeks, and the path to growth relies on acquisitions and a few rare disease products, so the upside looks steady rather than asymmetric.

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A. is an international pharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative pharmaceuticals, primarily in rare diseases and specialty care. It holds a strong market position in these high-barrier-to-entry sectors, benefiting from strong pricing power and a global commercial presence. Recordati strategically develops and acquires products for niche therapeutic areas, ensuring a focused and high-margin portfolio.

Key Financial Metrics

PriceEUR 53.00
Market Cap$12.3B
P/E (TTM)22.10
P/E (Forward)13.98
Price/Book5.06
Return on Equity24.9%
Return on Invested Capital18.0%
Debt/Equity1.09x
Gross Margin71.5%
Operating Margin29.2%
Revenue Growth8.3%
Dividend Yield1.4%
Free Cash Flow$596M

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A. operates in the Drug Manufacturers - General industry, part of the Healthcare sector (Italy).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A.’s (REC.MI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A. (REC.MI) is 88/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (72), Value (49), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 24,000+ stocks.
Does Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A. have an economic moat?
Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A. (REC.MI) has a Quality factor score of 72/100. 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 Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A. (REC.MI) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 88/100. 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 Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A. in?
Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A. (REC.MI) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Drug Manufacturers - General industry (Italy).