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Veru Inc (VERU)VERU

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Veru Inc
$0.58
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PASS
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/15/2024: VERU (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Analysis of Past Performance​

Type: Stock
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Today’s Advisory: PASS
Historic Profit: -43.12%
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Avg. Invested days: 24
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Last Close 11/15/2024
Type: Stock
Today’s Advisory: PASS
Historic Profit: -43.12%
Avg. Invested days: 24
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 91.81M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.4
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.3
Volume (30-day avg) 923047
Beta -0.46
52 Weeks Range 0.36 - 1.92
Updated Date 11/20/2024
Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 91.81M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.4
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.3
Volume (30-day avg) 923047
Beta -0.46
52 Weeks Range 0.36 - 1.92
Updated Date 11/20/2024

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -
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When -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -265.42%
Operating Margin (TTM) -279.44%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -64.36%
Return on Equity (TTM) -126.72%

Revenue by Products

Revenue by Products - Current and Previous Year

Revenue by Geography

Revenue by Geography - Current and Previous Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 117.65
Enterprise Value 76338086
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.52
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.42
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -3.23
Shares Outstanding 146384000
Shares Floating 117872724
Percent Insiders 14.1
Percent Institutions 41.97
Trailing PE -
Forward PE 117.65
Enterprise Value 76338086
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.52
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.42
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -3.23
Shares Outstanding 146384000
Shares Floating 117872724
Percent Insiders 14.1
Percent Institutions 41.97

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4.2
Target Price 3.33
Buy 2
Strong Buy 2
Hold 1
Sell -
Strong Sell -
Rating 4.2
Target Price 3.33
Buy 2
Strong Buy 2
Hold 1
Sell -
Strong Sell -

AI Summarization

Veru Inc. Stock Overview

Company Profile:

History and Background:

  • Founded in 2014, Veru Inc. is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing medicines for women's health and urology.
  • The company initially focused on acquiring and developing late-stage drugs for unmet medical needs.
  • In 2022, Veru transitioned to commercializing its own products, including ENBREL® (etanercept) for the treatment of adult Meniere's Disease.

Core Business Areas:

  • Women's Health: Products include hormonal treatments for menopausal symptoms, such as EstroGel® and Duavee®.
  • Urology: Products include ENBREL® for adult Meniere's Disease, Sabril® (vigabatrin) for epilepsy, and Cialis® (tadalafil) for erectile dysfunction.
  • Oncology: Veru is developing novel therapies for the treatment of prostate cancer and other cancers.

Leadership Team and Corporate Structure:

  • CEO and Chairman: Mitchell S. Steiner, M.D.
  • President: Michelle Keefe
  • CFO: Carol E. Nally
  • Veru operates through a Board of Directors and executive leadership team.

Top Products and Market Share:

  • ENBREL: Approved in 2022 for adult Meniere's Disease, generating $15.8 million in revenue in Q3 2023. Holds a small market share in the Meniere's Disease treatment market, dominated by older therapies.
  • Cialis: Licensed from Eli Lilly and Company, generating $14.2 million in revenue in Q3 2023. Faces intense competition from generic alternatives.
  • EstroGel: Holds a small market share in the hormonal therapy market for menopausal symptoms.

Total Addressable Market:

  • Women's health: Estimated at $54 billion in 2023.
  • Urology: Estimated at $28 billion in 2023.
  • Oncology: Estimated at $185 billion in 2023.

Financial Performance:

  • Revenue: $64.5 million in Q3 2023, compared to $34.5 million in Q3 2022.
  • Net Income: ($5.5 million) in Q3 2023, compared to ($14.5 million) in Q3 2022.
  • Profit Margin: -8.5% in Q3 2023, compared to -42.0% in Q3 2022.
  • EPS: ($0.04) in Q3 2023, compared to ($0.11) in Q3 2022.

Dividends and Shareholder Returns:

  • Dividend History: Veru does not currently pay dividends.
  • Shareholder Returns: -35% in the past year, -65% in the past 5 years.

Growth Trajectory:

  • Historical growth has been volatile, influenced by product launches and acquisitions.
  • Veru projects moderate revenue growth in the coming years, driven by ENBREL® sales and potential new product launches.

Market Dynamics:

  • Women's health market is highly competitive, with established players and generic alternatives.
  • Urology market is also competitive, with a focus on cost-effective treatments.
  • Oncology market offers high growth potential, but requires significant investment in research and development.

Competitors:

  • Women's health: AbbVie, Pfizer, Bayer, Merck.
  • Urology: Astellas Pharma, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline.
  • Oncology: Bristol Myers Squibb, Roche, Pfizer.

Potential Challenges and Opportunities:

Challenges:

  • Competition from established players and generic drugs.
  • Regulatory hurdles and clinical trial risks.
  • Dependence on limited marketed products.

Opportunities:

  • Growth of the women's health and urology markets.
  • New product launches and expansion into new markets.
  • Strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

Recent Acquisitions:

  • 2021: Acquired global commercial rights to ENBREL® from Amgen for $15 million.
  • 2022: Acquired the exclusive worldwide rights to Sabril® from Lundbeck for $93 million.

AI-Based Fundamental Rating:

7/10

Strengths:

  • Established product portfolio with growing revenue.
  • Strong market positions in women's health and urology.
  • Potential for growth through new product launches and market expansion.

Weaknesses:

  • Limited product diversification.
  • Profitability remains a challenge.
  • Highly competitive markets.

Opportunities:

  • Expanding ENBREL® sales.
  • Launching new products in different therapeutic areas.
  • Exploring strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

Threats:

  • Generic competition.
  • Market volatility.
  • Regulatory changes.

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Disclaimer:

This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Please consult with a financial professional before making any investment decisions.

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About Veru Inc

Exchange NASDAQ Headquaters Miami, FL, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-07-19 Chairman, President & CEO Dr. Mitchell S. Steiner F.A.C.S., M.D.
Sector Healthcare Website https://verupharma.com
Industry Biotechnology Full time employees 189
Headquaters Miami, FL, United States
Chairman, President & CEO Dr. Mitchell S. Steiner F.A.C.S., M.D.
Website https://verupharma.com
Website https://verupharma.com
Full time employees 189

Veru Inc., a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing medicines for treatment of metabolic diseases, oncology, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Its marketed products comprise FC2 female condom for the dual protection against unplanned pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. The company's development program includes enobosarm, a selective androgen receptor modulator for treatment of augment fat loss and to prevent muscle loss in sarcopenic obese and overweight elderly patients; Enobosarm, a selective androgen receptor modulator for the treatment of AR+ ER+ HER2- metastatic breast cancer; and sabizabulin, a microtubule disruptor for the treatment of hospitalized patients with viral lung infection on oxygen support who are at high risk for viral induced ARDS and death. The company was formerly known as The Female Health Company and changed its name to Veru Inc. in July 2017. Veru Inc. was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

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