(PTGX) Protagonist Therapeutics - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US74366E1029

Inject, Hepcidin, Mimetic, Blockers, Integrin

PTGX EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of PTGX over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": -0.21, "2020-12-31": -0.48, "2021-03-31": -0.54, "2021-06-30": -0.69, "2021-09-30": -0.7, "2021-12-31": -0.77, "2022-03-31": -0.43, "2022-06-30": -0.84, "2022-09-30": -0.64, "2022-12-31": -0.69, "2023-03-31": -0.67, "2023-06-30": -0.68, "2023-09-30": -0.58, "2023-12-31": 0.44, "2024-03-31": 3.26, "2024-06-30": -0.5, "2024-09-30": -0.54, "2024-12-31": 1.98, "2025-03-31": -0.19, "2025-06-30": -0.55,

PTGX Revenue

Revenue of PTGX over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 13.114, 2020-12-31: 5.65, 2021-03-31: 6.189, 2021-06-30: 2.265, 2021-09-30: 10.286, 2021-12-31: 8.617, 2022-03-31: 25.722, 2022-06-30: 0.859, 2022-09-30: 0, 2022-12-31: 0, 2023-03-31: 0, 2023-06-30: 0, 2023-09-30: 0, 2023-12-31: 60, 2024-03-31: 254.953, 2024-06-30: 4.167, 2024-09-30: 4.675, 2024-12-31: 170.638, 2025-03-31: 28.321, 2025-06-30: 5.546,

Description: PTGX Protagonist Therapeutics

Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTGX) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative peptide therapeutics for treating hematology and blood disorders, as well as inflammatory and immunomodulatory diseases. The companys pipeline includes several promising candidates, such as Rusfertide, Icotrokinra, and PN-943, which are in various stages of clinical trials.

Key pipeline assets include Rusfertide, a hepcidin mimetic in Phase 3 trials for polycythemia vera, and Icotrokinra, an oral investigational drug in Phase 3 trials targeting pathways currently addressed by injectable antibody drugs. PN-943, an oral alpha4 beta7 specific integrin antagonist, has completed Phase 2 trials in moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Other assets in development include IL-17 oral peptide antagonist PN-88 and an oral hepcidin mimetic/ferroportin blocker in pre-clinical stages.

From a financial perspective, PTGX has a market capitalization of approximately $3.385 billion USD, with a forward P/E ratio of 26.39, indicating potential for growth. The companys Return on Equity (RoE) stands at 9.22%, suggesting a relatively stable financial position. To further evaluate PTGXs potential, we can examine additional KPIs such as revenue growth, R&D expenses as a percentage of revenue, and cash reserves. A review of these metrics can provide insight into the companys ability to fund its pipeline and drive future growth.

Some key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor for PTGX include: 1. Cash and cash equivalents to track the companys ability to fund its operations and clinical trials. 2. Research and Development (R&D) expenses as a percentage of revenue to assess the companys commitment to innovation. 3. Pipeline progress, including updates on ongoing clinical trials and potential FDA approvals. 4. Revenue growth, which could be driven by future commercial sales of its pipeline assets. By closely monitoring these KPIs, investors can gain a better understanding of PTGXs potential for long-term success.

PTGX Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 3,661m
Sub-Industry Biotechnology
IPO / Inception 2016-08-11

PTGX Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 74.5%
Fundamental 70.2%
Dividend Rating -
Return 12m vs S&P 500 6.82%
Analyst Rating 4.40 of 5

PTGX Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

PTGX Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 72.1%
Growth Correlation 12m 61.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 41.9%
CAGR 5y 92.38%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 1.77
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 9.05
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.02
Alpha 0.20
Beta 0.000
Volatility 51.21%
Current Volume 634k
Average Volume 20d 792.3k
Stop Loss 55.8 (-4.8%)
Signal 0.32

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.0

Net Income (52.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 12.6m TTM)
FCFTA 0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -32.39pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 271.1% (prev 165.9%; Δ 105.2pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.06 (>3.0%) and CFO 39.5m <= Net Income 52.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (-157.3m) to EBITDA (67.4m) ratio: -2.33 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 16.97 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (63.5m) change vs 12m ago 3.60% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 99.71% (prev 98.94%; Δ 0.77pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 31.39% (prev 51.92%; Δ -20.53pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
error: Interest Coverage Ratio cannot be calculated (needs EBITDA TTM and Interest Expense TTM)

Altman Z'' -4.04

(A) 0.79 = (Total Current Assets 602.5m - Total Current Liabilities 35.5m) / Total Assets 718.0m
(B) -0.54 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -386.9m / Total Assets 718.0m
(C) 0.10 = EBIT TTM 66.0m / Avg Total Assets 666.3m
(D) -7.74 = Book Value of Equity -387.0m / Total Liabilities 50.0m
Total Rating: -4.04 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 70.16

1. Piotroski 3.0pt = -2.0
2. FCF Yield 1.19% = 0.60
3. FCF Margin 17.74% = 4.43
4. Debt/Equity 0.02 = 2.50
5. Debt/Ebitda 0.25 = 2.45
6. ROIC - WACC (= 4.09)% = 5.11
7. RoE 8.12% = 0.68
8. Rev. Trend 64.36% = 4.83
9. EPS Trend 31.17% = 1.56

What is the price of PTGX shares?

As of September 17, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 58.59 with a total of 633,958 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.39%, over one month by +4.23%, over three months by +7.19% and over the past year by +26.82%.

Is Protagonist Therapeutics a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Protagonist Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PTGX) is currently (September 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 70.16 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of PTGX is around 71.53 USD . This means that PTGX is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +22.09% (Margin of Safety).

Is PTGX a buy, sell or hold?

Protagonist Therapeutics has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.40. Therefore, it is recommended to buy PTGX.
  • Strong Buy: 5
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the PTGX price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 69.7 19%
Analysts Target Price 69.7 19%
ValueRay Target Price 78.7 34.3%

Last update: 2025-09-04 04:46

PTGX Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 3.66b (3.66b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 570.5m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 80.6164
P/E Forward = 26.3852
P/S = 17.5023
P/B = 5.4806
Beta = 2.333
Revenue TTM = 209.2m USD
EBIT TTM = 66.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 67.4m USD
Long Term Debt = 14.5m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2.17m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 16.7m USD (Calculated: Short Term 2.17m + Long Term 14.5m)
Net Debt = -157.3m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 3.11b USD (3.66b + Debt 16.7m - CCE 570.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 66.0m / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = 1.19% (FCF TTM 37.1m / Enterprise Value 3.11b)
FCF Margin = 17.74% (FCF TTM 37.1m / Revenue TTM 209.2m)
Net Margin = 24.88% (Net Income TTM 52.0m / Revenue TTM 209.2m)
Gross Margin = 99.71% ((Revenue TTM 209.2m - Cost of Revenue TTM 604.0k) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -8.03 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 3.11b / Book Value Of Equity -387.0m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 13.79% (Interest Expense 2.30m / Debt 16.7m)
Taxrate = 1.51% (4.22m / 279.4m)
NOPAT = 65.0m (EBIT 66.0m * (1 - 1.51%))
Current Ratio = 16.97 (Total Current Assets 602.5m / Total Current Liabilities 35.5m)
Debt / Equity = 0.02 (Debt 16.7m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 668.0m)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.25 (Net Debt -157.3m / EBITDA 67.4m)
Debt / FCF = 0.45 (Debt 16.7m / FCF TTM 37.1m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 641.1m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 7.25% (Net Income 52.0m, Total Assets 718.0m )
RoE = 8.12% (Net Income TTM 52.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 641.1m)
RoCE = 10.07% (Ebit 66.0m / (Equity 641.1m + L.T.Debt 14.5m))
RoIC = 10.14% (NOPAT 65.0m / Invested Capital 641.1m)
WACC = 6.05% (E(3.66b)/V(3.68b) * Re(6.02%)) + (D(16.7m)/V(3.68b) * Rd(13.79%) * (1-Tc(0.02)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 75.76 | Cagr: 2.37%
Discount Rate = 6.02% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 71.36% ; FCFE base≈114.6m ; Y1≈78.3m ; Y5≈38.8m
Fair Price DCF = 12.11 (DCF Value 753.4m / Shares Outstanding 62.2m; 5y FCF grow -37.03% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 31.17 | EPS CAGR: 24.10% | SUE: 0.03 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 64.36 | Revenue CAGR: 158.0% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None

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