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Healthcare - Biotechnology - NASDAQ - GB
$ 54.3
0.742 %
$ 4.6 B
Market Cap
-25.14
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

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

The intrinsic value of one VRNA stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 54.3 USD, Verona Pharma plc is HIDDEN

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

The intrinsic value of one VRNA stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 54.3 USD, Verona Pharma plc is HIDDEN

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

The intrinsic value of one VRNA stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 54.3 USD, Verona Pharma plc is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart VRNA

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FINANCIALS
42.3 M REVENUE
0.00%
-155 M OPERATING INCOME
-127.96%
-173 M NET INCOME
-217.73%
-122 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-143.33%
-580 K INVESTING CASH FLOW
0.00%
251 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
170.04%
36.7 M REVENUE
551.76%
-18.3 M OPERATING INCOME
54.90%
-33.8 M NET INCOME
21.26%
-28.8 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
53.98%
-535 K INVESTING CASH FLOW
-4115384.62%
94.2 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
1428.59%
Balance Sheet Verona Pharma plc
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Current Assets 454 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 400 M
Receivables 31.5 M
Other Current Assets 22.3 M
Non-Current Assets 20.7 M
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 2.05 M
Other Non-Current Assets 18.6 M
84.29 %6.64 %4.71 %3.93 %Total Assets$474.2m
Current Liabilities 42.7 M
Accounts Payable 11.3 M
Short-Term Debt 2.24 M
Other Current Liabilities 29.2 M
Non-Current Liabilities 227 M
Long-Term Debt 2.48 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 225 M
4.18 %10.82 %83.25 %Total Liabilities$269.7m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Verona Pharma plc
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Revenue 42.3 M
Cost Of Revenue 2.58 M
Gross Profit 39.7 M
Operating Expenses 194 M
Operating Income -155 M
Other Expenses 18.8 M
Net Income -173 M
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RATIOS
93.89% GROSS MARGIN
93.89%
-365.73% OPERATING MARGIN
-365.73%
-410.18% NET MARGIN
-410.18%
-84.78% ROE
-84.78%
-36.57% ROA
-36.57%
-37.89% ROIC
-37.89%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Verona Pharma plc
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Net Income -173 M
Depreciation & Amortization 2.36 M
Capital Expenditures 0
Stock-Based Compensation 41.2 M
Change in Working Capital 0
Others 7.61 M
Free Cash Flow -122 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Verona Pharma plc
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for VRNA of $56.6 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $36 to a high of $83 .
VRNA Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
36 USD -33.70%
VRNA Average Price Target Wall Street Target
56.6 USD 4.28%
VRNA Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
83 USD 52.85%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Verona Pharma plc
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Sold
0-3 MONTHS
662 K USD 1
3-6 MONTHS
18.2 M USD 3
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7.07 M USD 2
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71 K USD 1
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476 K USD 2
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7. News
Verona Pharma's Bull Case Holds, But Lifecycle Extension Is Critical Ohtuvayre's robust launch for COPD treatment exceeded expectations, with Q4 revenue of $36.6 million and FY24 revenue of $42.3 million, indicating strong market demand. Verona's financial health is solid with $399.757 million in cash, providing a cash runway into 2028, despite a net loss of $33.8 million in Q4. Verona is extending Ohtuvayre's life cycle through new formulations and fixed-dose combinations, aiming for cash flow break-even with a quarterly run rate near $300 million. seekingalpha.com - 1 week ago
Verona Pharma Announces Amended Strategic Financing with Oaktree and OMERS RIPSA interests repurchased Term loan facility increased to $450 million with more favorable terms Access to up to an additional $200 million LONDON and RALEIGH, N.C., March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verona Pharma plc (Nasdaq: VRNA) (“Verona Pharma” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on respiratory diseases, has amended its existing strategic financing agreements by repaying the revenue interest purchase and sale agreement (“RIPSA”) and increasing the debt facility to $450 million on improved terms with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. globenewswire.com - 3 weeks ago
Verona Pharma plc (VRNA) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Verona Pharma plc (NASDAQ:VRNA ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 27, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants David Zaccardelli - President and CEO Mark Hahn - CFO Christopher Martin - CCO Conference Call Participants Andrew Tsai - Jefferies Yasmeen Rahimi - Piper Sandler Tiago Fauth - Wells Fargo Tom Shrader - BTIG Ram Selvaraju - HCW Joon Lee - Truist Boobalan Pachaiyappan - ROTH Operator Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Verona Pharma Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Conference Call. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Verona Pharma Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update Ohtuvayre TM (ensifentrine) recorded net product sales of $36.6 million in Q4 and $42.3 million in 2024 globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
Verona Pharma Announces March 2025 Investor Conference Participation LONDON and RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verona Pharma plc (Nasdaq: VRNA) (“Verona Pharma” or the “Company”) announces that senior management will present a company overview at the following conferences in March 2025: globenewswire.com - 2 months ago
Verona Pharma to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Provide Corporate Update LONDON and RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verona Pharma plc (Nasdaq: VRNA) (“Verona Pharma” or the “Company”) announces that it will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024 on Thursday, February 27, 2025 and host an investment community conference call at 9:00 a.m. EST / 2:00 p.m. GMT to discuss these financial results and provide a corporate update. globenewswire.com - 2 months ago
What Makes Verona Pharma (VRNA) a Good Fit for 'Trend Investing' If you are looking for stocks that are well positioned to maintain their recent uptrend, Verona Pharma (VRNA) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our "Recent Price Strength" screen. zacks.com - 2 months ago
Here's Why 'Trend' Investors Would Love Betting on Verona Pharma (VRNA) Verona Pharma (VRNA) could be a solid choice for shorter-term investors looking to capitalize on the recent price trend in fundamentally sound stocks. It is one of the many stocks that passed through our shorter-term trading strategy-based screen. zacks.com - 2 months ago
Wall Street Analysts See a 30.65% Upside in Verona Pharma (VRNA): Can the Stock Really Move This High? The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 30.7% in Verona Pharma (VRNA). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock. zacks.com - 3 months ago
Verona Pharma (VRNA) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock? Verona Pharma (VRNA) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). zacks.com - 3 months ago
Verona Pharma (VRNA) is on the Move, Here's Why the Trend Could be Sustainable If you are looking for stocks that are well positioned to maintain their recent uptrend, Verona Pharma (VRNA) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our "Recent Price Strength" screen. zacks.com - 3 months ago
Verona Pharma's Ohtuvayre Defies Expectations In Q4, But Stock Alpha May Now Be Limited Verona Pharma's Ohtuvayre, a novel COPD treatment, achieved $36 million in Q4 sales, indicating strong market interest and unmet need for new therapies. Despite aggressive pricing, Ohtuvayre's broad label and significant prescriber uptake suggest potential for higher-than-expected peak annual sales. Verona Pharma holds $336 million in cash, projecting operational funding through at least the end of 2026. seekingalpha.com - 3 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Verona Pharma plc VRNA

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COUNTRY GB
INDUSTRY Biotechnology
MARKET CAP $ 4.6 B
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description Verona Pharma plc, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on development and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of respiratory diseases with unmet medical needs. The company's product candidate is ensifentrine, an inhaled and dual inhibitor of the phosphodiesterase (PDE) 3 and PDE4 enzymes that acts as both a bronchodilator and an anti-inflammatory agent in a single compound, which is in Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and cystic fibrosis. It is developing ensifentrine in three formulations, including nebulizer, dry powder inhaler, and pressurized metered-dose inhaler. Verona Pharma plc was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Contact 3 More London Riverside, London, SE1 2RE https://www.veronapharma.com
IPO Date April 28, 2017
Employees 209
Officers Mr. Andrew Fisher General Counsel Ms. Victoria Stewart Senior Director of Investor Relations & Communications Mr. Matthew Casbon Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Training Mr. Christopher Martin Chief Commercial Officer Dr. Tara Rheault M.P.H., Ph.D. Chief Development Officer Dr. David S. Zaccardelli Pharm.D. President, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director Mr. Mark W. Hahn Chief Financial Officer Ms. Ostra Jewell Senior Vice President of Human Resources Ms. Caroline Diaz Chief Regulatory Officer Dr. Kathleen A. Rickard M.D. Chief Medical Officer