Risk factor
Good trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Very low or no dividends
About
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery and development of RNA-targeted therapies within the United States. Its commercial portfolio includes three key medications: SPINRAZA, prescribed for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in both children and adults; TEGSEDI, an injectable treatment targeting polyneuropathy associated with hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis in adult patients; and WAYLIVRA, which addresses familial chylomicronemia syndrome and familial partial lipodystrophy. Ionis also maintains a robust pipeline, with several drug candidates currently in Phase 3 clinical trials. These include Eplontersen, a monthly self-administered subcutaneous injection designed for all forms of TTR amyloidosis; Olezarsen, intended for individuals with severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG); Donidalorsen, for patients suffering from hereditary angioedema; ION363, aimed at amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); Pelacarsen, developed for those with established cardiovascular disease and elevated lipoprotein(a); and Tofersen, which works by inhibiting the production of superoxide dismutase 1. Beyond these late-stage assets, the company is actively researching treatments for metabolic, infectious, renal, and ophthalmic diseases, as well as various types of cancer. The firm engages in significant collaborations, notably a strategic partnership with Biogen Inc. Additionally, it holds licensing and collaboration agreements with AstraZeneca, Bayer AG, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Novartis AG, Roche, Janssen Biotech, Inc., and Flamingo Therapeutics, Inc.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly overvalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is undervalued on EV/EBITDA.
Target Price
The average target price of IONS is 94 and suggests 27% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to increase