AKRO:NSD-Akero Therapeutics, Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Biotechnology | NSD

Last Closing Price

USD 22.37

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 0.80B

Volume

0.09M

Avg Analyst Target

USD 56.00 (+150.34%)

Avg User Target

USD
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Fundamental Analysis

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About

Akero Therapeutics, Inc., a cardio-metabolic nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) company, engages in the development of medicines designed to restore metabolic balance and improve overall health. Its lead product candidate is efruxifermin (EFX), an analog of fibroblast growth factor 21, which protects against cellular stress and regulates metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins throughout the body. The company also conducts a Phase 2a clinical trial, the BALANCED study, to evaluate EFX in the treatment of biopsy-confirmed NASH patients. The company was formerly known as Pippin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to Akero Therapeutics, Inc. in May 2018. Akero Therapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

Company Website : http://www.akerotx.com

Address : 601 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA, United States, 94080

Employees : 21

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.52

52 Week High : 38.26

Short Ratio : 12.23

52 Week Low : 21.34

Shorted Shares : 3,438,361

200 Day Moving Average : 28.56

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 3,315,114

50 Day Moving Average : 26.30

Shares Held By Insiders : 23.14%

Short Percentage : 10.00%

Shares Held by Institutions : 81.33%

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Biotechnology)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -13.29% 50% F 21% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -13.29% 50% F 21% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -37.51% 25% F 8% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -37.51% 25% F 8% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 18.15% 53% F 65% D
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 18.15% 53% F 64% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 27.63% 89% B+ 63% D
Risk Adjusted Return 65.68% 89% B+ 80% B-
Market Capitalization 0.80B 68% D+ 62% D-
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Biotechnology)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 8.18 47% F 77% C+
Price/Book Ratio 3.16 54% F 45% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -11.30 63% D 74% C
EV/EBITDA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -45.24% 59% F 31% F
Return on Invested Capital -41.38% 57% F 19% F
Return on Assets -26.97% 42% F 12% F
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio 12.23 6% F 3% F
Short Percent 18.97% 6% F 8% F
Beta 0.52 85% B 85% B
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

What to not like:
Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector