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Healthcare - Biotechnology - NASDAQ - US
$ 21.28
-5.92 %
$ 2.39 B
Market Cap
-21.07
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one VKTX stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 21.3 USD, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one VKTX stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 21.3 USD, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one VKTX stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 21.3 USD, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart VKTX

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FINANCIALS
0 REVENUE
0.00%
-151 M OPERATING INCOME
-49.68%
-110 M NET INCOME
-28.02%
-87.8 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-19.64%
-553 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-208.99%
612 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
125.69%
0 REVENUE
0.00%
-46.2 M OPERATING INCOME
-26.49%
-35.4 M NET INCOME
-42.01%
-31.2 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-41.98%
6.58 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-74.58%
1 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-60.35%
Balance Sheet Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
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Current Assets 907 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 903 M
Receivables 0
Other Current Assets 4.6 M
Non-Current Assets 1.1 M
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 1 M
Other Non-Current Assets 102 K
99.37 %Total Assets$908.3m
Current Liabilities 27.4 M
Accounts Payable 9.81 M
Short-Term Debt 489 K
Other Current Liabilities 17.1 M
Non-Current Liabilities 630 K
Long-Term Debt 630 K
Other Non-Current Liabilities 0
34.99 %61.02 %Total Liabilities$28.0m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
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Revenue 0
Cost Of Revenue 0
Gross Profit 0
Operating Expenses 151 M
Operating Income -151 M
Other Expenses -41 M
Net Income -110 M
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RATIOS
0.00% GROSS MARGIN
0.00%
0.00% OPERATING MARGIN
0.00%
0.00% NET MARGIN
0.00%
-12.49% ROE
-12.49%
-12.11% ROA
-12.11%
-17.12% ROIC
-17.12%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
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Net Income -110 M
Depreciation & Amortization -17.2 M
Capital Expenditures 0
Stock-Based Compensation 29.7 M
Change in Working Capital 9.36 M
Others 6.13 M
Free Cash Flow -87.8 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for VKTX of $104 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $74 to a high of $120 .
VKTX Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
74 USD 247.74%
VKTX Average Price Target Wall Street Target
104 USD 386.71%
VKTX Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
120 USD 463.91%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
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Sold
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25.2 M USD 6
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34.7 M USD 4
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27.1 M USD 2
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7. News
The Smartest Biotech Stocks to Buy With $50 One of the great things about equity markets is that you don't need a fortune to get started. Though strong companies that perform well tend to attract plenty of attention that bids up their share prices, it's possible to buy shares of quality stocks with $50 -- or less. fool.com - 2 weeks ago
Viking Therapeutics, Down 40%, Just Reached a New Milestone. Is the Stock a Buy Now? Viking Therapeutics (VKTX -0.99%) is operating in one of the highest-growth pharma areas around. I'm talking about the weight loss drug market -- one that Morgan Stanley analysts say may multiply by 15 to surpass $100 billion later this decade. fool.com - 2 weeks ago
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade In the latest trading session, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) closed at $23.91, marking a -0.99% move from the previous day. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Which Healthcare Stock Is the Best Buy Right Now? In the world of upstart pharmaceuticals and healthcare companies, timing is everything. These firms often struggle for an extended period of time before becoming profitable, but when they see success with a new product—or even clinical trial results suggesting a new product could be on the horizon—they can experience huge rallies in a very short period of time. marketbeat.com - 2 weeks ago
Brokers Suggest Investing in Viking Therapeutics (VKTX): Read This Before Placing a Bet The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. zacks.com - 3 weeks ago
VKTX Finishes Enrolment in Mid-Stage Study on Oral Weight-Loss Drug Viking enrolls around 280 participants in the phase II study evaluating the oral version of its obesity drug. Data from this study is expected in 2H25. zacks.com - 3 weeks ago
Viking Therapeutics Skids Despite 'Rapid' Enrollment In Obesity Pill Study Viking Therapeutics stock skidded Wednesday despite the "encouraging" speed with which the company enrolled patients in an obesity study. The post Viking Therapeutics Skids Despite 'Rapid' Enrollment In Obesity Pill Study appeared first on Investor's Business Daily. investors.com - 3 weeks ago
Viking Therapeutics Announces Completion of Enrollment in Phase 2 VENTURE-Oral Dosing Trial of VK2735 Tablet Formulation in Patients with Obesity 13-Week Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Oral VK2735 Dosed Once Daily Results Expected in 2H25 SAN DIEGO , March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced the completion of subject enrollment in its Phase 2 clinical trial of the oral tablet formulation of VK2735, the company's dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors.  VK2375 is being developed in both oral and subcutaneous formulations for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders such as obesity. prnewswire.com - 3 weeks ago
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Rises But Trails Market: What Investors Should Know In the most recent trading session, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) closed at $29.28, indicating a +1.14% shift from the previous trading day. zacks.com - 3 weeks ago
Better Stock to Buy Right Now: Viking Therapeutics vs. Eli Lilly It's hard to overstate how much demand could be out there for effective weight management drugs. The global anti-obesity drug market is expected to generate $12.8 billion in sales this year, and according to a new report from Research and Markets, sales could swell to $104.9 billion by 2035. fool.com - 4 weeks ago
1 Biotech Stock Down 52% That Could Soar by 233%, According to Wall Street Last year, Viking Therapeutics (VKTX 1.83%), a mid-cap biotech, attracted the market's attention thanks to excellent midstage clinical trial results. The company's shares soared in late February 2024, but, unfortunately, they have been southbound since then. fool.com - 1 month ago
Down 65% From Its 52-Week High, Is Viking Therapeutics Stock a Bargain Buy? Viking Therapeutics (VKTX -0.30%) is a promising growth stock with a strong GLP-1 drug candidate in VK2735, which may eventually rake in significant revenue from the anti-obesity market. It has demonstrated encouraging results in clinical trials; however, it isn't approved just yet. fool.com - 1 month ago
8. Profile Summary

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. VKTX

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Biotechnology
MARKET CAP $ 2.39 B
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description Viking Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company's lead drug candidate is VK2809, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the thyroid hormone receptor beta (TRß), which is in Phase IIb clinical trials to treat patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, as well as NAFLD. It also develops VK5211, an orally available non-steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator that is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of patients recovering from non-elective hip fracture surgery; VK0612, an orally available Phase IIb-ready drug candidate for type 2 diabetes; and VK0214, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the TRß for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Contact 9920 Pacific Heights Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92121 https://www.vikingtherapeutics.com
IPO Date April 28, 2015
Employees 36
Officers Ms. Marianne Mancini Chief Operating Officer Dr. Brian Lian Ph.D. President, Chief Executive Officer & Director Mr. Michael Morneau Vice President of Finance & Administration Mr. Gregory S. Zante CPA, CPA Chief Financial Officer Dr. Geoffrey E. Barker Ph.D. Chief Development Officer