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Royalty Pharma plc is a biotechnology business based in the US. Royalty Pharma plc shares (RPRX) are listed on the NASDAQ and all prices are listed in US Dollars.
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Royalty Pharma plc stock price (NASDAQ: RPRX)
Use our graph to track the performance of RPRX stocks over time.Royalty Pharma plc shares at a glance
Latest market close | $28.68 |
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52-week range | $25.20 - $31.42 |
50-day moving average | $26.91 |
200-day moving average | $28.15 |
Wall St. target price | $44.83 |
PE ratio | 15.809 |
Dividend yield | $0.81 (2.99%) |
Earnings per share (TTM) | $1.78 |
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Royalty Pharma plc price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the close of $28.68 from 2024-07-25
1 week (2024-07-19) | 1.92% |
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1 month (2024-06-27) | 7.54% |
3 months (2024-04-26) | 2.43% |
6 months (2024-01-26) | -1.48% |
1 year (2023-07-27) | -7.48% |
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2 years (2022-07-27) | -34.30% |
3 years (2021-07-27) | 39.0279 |
5 years (2019-07-23) | N/A |
Is Royalty Pharma plc stock undervalued or overvalued?
Valuing Royalty Pharma plc stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Royalty Pharma plc's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
Royalty Pharma plc's P/E ratio
Royalty Pharma plc's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 16x. In other words, Royalty Pharma plc shares trade at around 16x recent earnings.
That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.
However, Royalty Pharma plc's P/E ratio is best considered in relation to those of others within the biotechnology industry or those of similar companies.
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN.US): 59.23
- Cigna (CI.US): 27.55
- Gilead Sciences (GILD.US): 212.53
- Novartis AG ADR (NVS.US): 22.51
Royalty Pharma plc's PEG ratio
Royalty Pharma plc's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 1.176. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Royalty Pharma plc's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
However, it's sensible to consider Royalty Pharma plc's PEG ratio in relation to those of similar companies.
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN.US): 1.17
- Cigna (CI.US): 0.89
- Gilead Sciences (GILD.US): 0.42
- Novartis AG ADR (NVS.US): 5.09
Royalty Pharma plc's EBITDA
Royalty Pharma plc's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $1.5 billion.
The EBITDA is a measure of a Royalty Pharma plc's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
To put Royalty Pharma plc's EBITDA into context you can compare it against that of similar companies.
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN.US): USD$3.3 billion
- Cigna (CI.US): USD$9.2 billion
- Gilead Sciences (GILD.US): USD$12.7 billion
- Novartis AG ADR (NVS.US): USD$19.6 billion
Royalty Pharma plc financials
Revenue TTM | $2.2 billion |
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Gross profit TTM | $1.3 billion |
Return on assets TTM | 3.54% |
Return on equity TTM | 12.06% |
Profit margin | 35.69% |
Book value | $14.41 |
Market Capitalization | $16.8 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Royalty Pharma plc share dividends
Dividend payout ratio: 22.07% of net profits
Recently Royalty Pharma plc has paid out, on average, around 22.07% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 2.99% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Royalty Pharma plc shareholders could enjoy a 2.99% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Royalty Pharma plc's case, that would currently equate to about $0.81 per share.
While Royalty Pharma plc's payout ratio might seem low, this can signify that Royalty Pharma plc is investing more in its future growth.
Royalty Pharma plc's most recent dividend payout was on 12 September 2024. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 15 August 2024 (the "ex-dividend date").
Royalty Pharma plc's dividend payout ratio is perhaps best considered in relation to those of similar companies.
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN.US): 0.00% (does not pay dividend)
- Cigna (CI.US): 20.11%
- Gilead Sciences (GILD.US): 69.89%
- Novartis AG ADR (NVS.US): 42.15%
Royalty Pharma plc share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Royalty Pharma plc's shares have ranged in value from as little as $25.2 up to $31.4194. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NASDAQ average) beta is 1, while Royalty Pharma plc's is 0.46. This would suggest that Royalty Pharma plc's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
To put Royalty Pharma plc's beta into context you can compare it against those of similar companies.
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN.US): 1.2595
- Cigna (CI.US): 0.525
- Gilead Sciences (GILD.US): 0.2
- Novartis AG ADR (NVS.US): 0.491
Royalty Pharma plc overview
Royalty Pharma plc operates as a buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a funder of innovations in the biopharmaceutical industry in the United States. It is also involved in the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of royalties on various biopharmaceutical therapies. In addition, the company collaborates with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and not-for-profits, small and mid-cap biotechnology companies, and pharmaceutical companies. Its portfolio consists of royalties on approximately 35 commercial products and 14 development-stage product candidates that address various therapeutic areas, such as rare disease, cancer, neuroscience, immunology, respiratory, infectious disease, hematology, and diabetes. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in New York, New York. .
Frequently asked questions
What percentage of Royalty Pharma plc is owned by insiders or institutions?Currently 13.412% of Royalty Pharma plc shares are held by insiders and 71.881% by institutions. When does the fiscal year end for Royalty Pharma plc?
Royalty Pharma plc's fiscal year ends in December. Where is Royalty Pharma plc based?
Royalty Pharma plc's address is: 110 East 59th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10022 What is Royalty Pharma plc's ISIN number?
Royalty Pharma plc's international securities identification number is: GB00BMVP7Y09 What is Royalty Pharma plc's CUSIP number?
Royalty Pharma plc's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 76028H100
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