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Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IONS)

NEUTRAL
HealthcareBiotechnologyUnited States

Fundamental

32

Price

$63.60

Market Cap

$10.14B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a commercial-stage biotechnology company, provides RNA-targeted medicines in the United States. The company offers TRYNGOLZA reduces triglyceride levels in adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) and acute pancreatitis; DAWNZERA for prophylaxis to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema in adults; WAINUA for the treatment of the polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin-medicated amyloidosis (ATTRv-PN) in adults; and SPINRAZA for pediatric and adult patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). It also provides QALSODY for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS); TEGSEDI for the treatment of ATTRv-PN in adults; and WAYLIVRA for treatment for FCS and familial partial lipodystrophy. It also develops products under Phase 3 clinical trials, such as Olezarsen for patients with hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG) and cardiovascular disease (CVD); and Zilganerse, a potential treatment for people with genetically confirmed Alexander disease, as well as ION582 which is in Phase 3 clinical trial for the potential treatment of AS, a rare genetic neurological disease. In addition, the company develops Eplontersen to degrade mutant and wild-type TTR mRNA through binding to the TTR mRNA; Pelacarsen to inhibit the production of apolipoprotein(a) in the liver to offer a direct approach for reducing lipoprotein(a); Bepirovirsen to inhibit the production of viral proteins associated with hepatitis B virus; Sefaxersen to reduce the production of complement factor B and lower activation of the alternative complement pathway; and Ulefnersen to reduce the production of the fused in sarcoma, as well as other mid-stage pipeline investigational medicines. It has a strategic collaboration with Biogen for the treatment of neurological disorders; and collaboration and license agreement with GSK, AstraZeneca, Novartis, and Roche, as well as with Metagenomi. The company was incorporated in 1989 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.

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Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$874M

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Net Income

$-565M

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$-320M

Total Equity

$489M

Total Liabilities

$3.03B

Current Ratio

7.89

Interest Coverage

22.11

Debt/EBITDA

-

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

Undervalued

Fair Value

$89.20

Current Price

$63.60

Margin of Safety

+28.7%

Fair Value Range

$84.74 - $93.66

Estimation Methods

Analyst Target:$88.00
DCF:$90.80
PE-based:-
Graham Growth:-
EPV:-
Analyst Consensus:Strong Buy (25B / 6H / 0S)
Last Earnings Surprise:+36.66%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

-

ROE

-78.0%

P/B Ratio

23.45

P/FCF

-

Gross Margin

98.3%

ROIC

-17.5%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

-17.5%

WACC

6.6%

ROIC − WACC

-24.1 pp

ROIC is below the cost of capital — the company is destroying value for every dollar invested.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (7)

  • Gross Margin 98.3%
  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 5.3%
  • Analyst Consensus 81% Buy
  • Earnings Surprise avg 27.0%

Failed (13)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • Price CAGR 2.25%
  • ROIC -17.5%
  • P/B Ratio 23.45
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Operating Margin -68.0%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)
  • ROE -110.9%
  • Share Dilution 7.3%
  • Net Margin Trend -64.7% vs -28.4%
  • Piotroski F-Score 3/9

Unavailable (7)

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  • Dividend Payout NaN%
  • CapEx intensity
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Price below Graham Number
  • PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/Net Income)

Piotroski F-Score

3/9

Serious financial concerns

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

-

Low quality: investigate accounting

Share Dilution

7.3%

Issuing new shares, diluting ownership

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Dr. Brett P. Monia Ph.D.Founder, CEO & Director64
Ms. Elizabeth L. Hougen M.A., M.B.A., M.S.Executive VP of Finance & CFO63
Mr. Patrick R. O'Neil Esq.Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary51
Dr. Eric E. Swayze Ph.D.Executive Vice President & Head of Research59
Mr. Brian BirchlerExecutive Vice President of Corporate & Development Operations59
Dr. Richard S. Geary Ph.D.Strategic Consultant67
Dr. Eugene Schneider M.D.Executive VP, Chief Clinical Development & Operations Officer52
Mr. Darren GonzalesChief Accounting Officer & Senior VP-
Dr. C. Frank Bennett BSc, Ph.D.Executive VP & Chief Scientific Officer68
Mr. D. Wade Walke Ph.D.Senior Vice President of Investor Relations-

Audit Risk

7

Board Risk

3

Compensation Risk

2

Shareholder Rights Risk

5

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Latest News

Recent headlines for IONS, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 3/26/2026POSITIVE
    Ionis Pharmaceuticals Repriced Drug Ahead Of Key FDA Decision Signals Push Into Larger Market

    Ionis Pharmaceuticals has repriced its drug, Tryngolza, ahead of a critical FDA decision regarding severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG). This strategic pricing adjustment, coupled with analyst optimism for stronger sales potential and enhanced competitive positioning, suggests a proactive approach to market penetration. The move indicates management's confidence in the drug's prospects and its ability to capture a larger market share, potentially leading to increased revenue streams and improved investor returns. This development could signal a significant growth opportunity for the company.

via Markets Gazette