(IRWD) Ironwood Pharmaceuticals - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US46333X1081

Linaclotide, Plecanatide

IRWD EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of IRWD over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": 0.23, "2020-12-31": 0.36, "2021-03-31": 0.24, "2021-06-30": 0.34, "2021-09-30": 0.33, "2021-12-31": 0.27, "2022-03-31": 0.21, "2022-06-30": 0.21, "2022-09-30": 0.28, "2022-12-31": 0.27, "2023-03-31": 0.25, "2023-06-30": 0.31, "2023-09-30": 0.09, "2023-12-31": -0.01, "2024-03-31": -0.02, "2024-06-30": -0.0054, "2024-09-30": 0.02, "2024-12-31": 0.02, "2025-03-31": -0.14, "2025-06-30": 0.14,

IRWD Revenue

Revenue of IRWD over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 103.468, 2020-12-31: 116.68, 2021-03-31: 88.845, 2021-06-30: 104.031, 2021-09-30: 103.747, 2021-12-31: 117.13, 2022-03-31: 97.529, 2022-06-30: 97.231, 2022-09-30: 108.637, 2022-12-31: 107.199, 2023-03-31: 104.061, 2023-06-30: 107.382, 2023-09-30: 113.739, 2023-12-31: 117.553, 2024-03-31: 74.877, 2024-06-30: 94.396, 2024-09-30: 91.592, 2024-12-31: 90.545, 2025-03-31: 41.143, 2025-06-30: 85.239,

Description: IRWD Ironwood Pharmaceuticals

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:IRWD) is a US-based biotechnology company. To evaluate its investment potential, we need to analyze its financial performance, particularly its income statement. The yearly Income Tax Expense is a crucial metric that can impact the companys net income.

From a fundamental analysis perspective, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has a market capitalization of $159.59M USD, indicating a relatively small-cap company. The forward Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is 12.33, suggesting that investors are expecting future earnings growth. However, the Return on Equity (RoE) is not available, which might indicate that the company is not generating profits or has a complex equity structure.

Key economic drivers for Ironwood Pharmaceuticals include the development and commercialization of its pharmaceutical products, particularly in the gastrointestinal therapeutic area. The companys revenue growth, R&D expenses, and SG&A costs are essential KPIs to monitor. Additionally, the companys cash position, debt levels, and cash flow generation are critical in determining its financial health and ability to invest in future growth opportunities.

To further assess IRWDs investment potential, we should examine its revenue growth rate, gross margin, and operating expenses as a percentage of revenue. We should also consider the competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and industry trends that may impact the companys future performance. A thorough analysis of these factors will help us determine whether IRWD is an attractive investment opportunity.

IRWD Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 214m
Sub-Industry Biotechnology
IPO / Inception 2010-02-03

IRWD Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -85.7%
Fundamental 38.9%
Dividend Rating -
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -75.9%
Analyst Rating 3.0 of 5

IRWD Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

IRWD Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 92.2%
Growth Correlation 12m -82.7%
Growth Correlation 5y -72.7%
CAGR 5y -50.88%
CAGR/Max DD 3y -0.53
CAGR/Mean DD 3y -1.16
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.72
Alpha 0.00
Beta 0.997
Volatility 107.32%
Current Volume 3197.9k
Average Volume 20d 1028.7k
Stop Loss 1.1 (-14.1%)
Signal -0.60

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.0

Net Income (-7.88m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 18.5m TTM)
FCFTA 0.09 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -28.27pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -13.22% (prev 33.12%; Δ -46.34pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.09 (>3.0%) and CFO 30.0m > Net Income -7.88m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (120.8m) to EBITDA (80.0m) ratio: 1.51 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 0.82 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (161.7m) change vs 12m ago 1.70% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 64.59% (prev 99.49%; Δ -34.90pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 83.55% (prev 101.2%; Δ -17.70pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 2.25 (EBITDA TTM 80.0m / Interest Expense TTM 34.8m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -19.69

(A) -0.12 = (Total Current Assets 191.8m - Total Current Liabilities 232.5m) / Total Assets 342.9m
(B) -4.99 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -1.71b / Total Assets 342.9m
warn (B) unusual magnitude: -4.99 — check mapping/units
(C) 0.21 = EBIT TTM 78.1m / Avg Total Assets 369.3m
(D) -3.86 = Book Value of Equity -1.71b / Total Liabilities 443.0m
Total Rating: -19.69 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 38.92

1. Piotroski 3.0pt = -2.0
2. FCF Yield 4.23% = 2.11
3. FCF Margin 9.70% = 2.43
4. Debt/Equity data missing
5. Debt/Ebitda 7.34 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC (= -2.21)% = -2.77
7. RoE data missing
8. Rev. Trend -62.28% = -4.67
9. EPS Trend -73.55% = -3.68

What is the price of IRWD shares?

As of September 19, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 1.28 with a total of 3,197,892 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +11.30%, over one month by +13.27%, over three months by +101.70% and over the past year by -71.43%.

Is Ironwood Pharmaceuticals a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:IRWD) is currently (September 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 38.92 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of IRWD is around 0.87 USD . This means that IRWD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -32.03%.

Is IRWD a buy, sell or hold?

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.00. Therefor, it is recommend to hold IRWD.
  • Strong Buy: 0
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 4
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the IRWD price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 1 -25.8%
Analysts Target Price 1 -25.8%
ValueRay Target Price 0.9 -28.1%

Last update: 2025-09-05 04:48

IRWD Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 213.7m (213.7m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 92.9m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Forward = 12.3305
P/S = 0.6925
P/B = 2.5899
P/EG = -0.26
Beta = 0.334
Revenue TTM = 308.5m USD
EBIT TTM = 78.1m USD
EBITDA TTM = 80.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 385.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 202.6m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 587.6m USD (Calculated: Short Term 202.6m + Long Term 385.0m)
Net Debt = 120.8m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 708.4m USD (213.7m + Debt 587.6m - CCE 92.9m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.25 (Ebit TTM 78.1m / Interest Expense TTM 34.8m)
FCF Yield = 4.23% (FCF TTM 29.9m / Enterprise Value 708.4m)
FCF Margin = 9.70% (FCF TTM 29.9m / Revenue TTM 308.5m)
Net Margin = -2.56% (Net Income TTM -7.88m / Revenue TTM 308.5m)
Gross Margin = 64.59% ((Revenue TTM 308.5m - Cost of Revenue TTM 109.3m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -0.41 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 708.4m / Book Value Of Equity -1.71b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.42% (Interest Expense 8.36m / Debt 587.6m)
Taxrate = 98.65% (64.3m / 65.2m)
NOPAT = 1.05m (EBIT 78.1m * (1 - 98.65%))
Current Ratio = 0.82 (Total Current Assets 191.8m / Total Current Liabilities 232.5m)
Debt / EBITDA = 7.34 (Net Debt 120.8m / EBITDA 80.0m)
Debt / FCF = 19.63 (Debt 587.6m / FCF TTM 29.9m)
Total Stockholder Equity = -313.7m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -2.30% (Net Income -7.88m, Total Assets 342.9m )
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM -7.88m / Total Stockholder Equity -313.7m)
RoCE = 109.5% (Ebit 78.1m / (Equity -313.7m + L.T.Debt 385.0m))
RoIC = 0.38% (NOPAT 1.05m / Invested Capital 274.1m)
WACC = 2.60% (E(213.7m)/V(801.2m) * Re(9.69%)) + (D(587.6m)/V(801.2m) * Rd(1.42%) * (1-Tc(0.99)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 6.06 | Cagr: -1.19%
Discount Rate = 9.69% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 63.99% ; FCFE base≈76.5m ; Y1≈51.4m ; Y5≈24.6m
Fair Price DCF = 2.30 (DCF Value 373.2m / Shares Outstanding 162.4m; 5y FCF grow -38.30% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -73.55 | EPS CAGR: -22.28% | SUE: 0.88 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: -62.28 | Revenue CAGR: -8.44% | SUE: 1.88 | # QB: 1

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