VCP Scanner
Stock Screener
Filter stocks with fundamental & technical criteria
Market Themes
Curated industry baskets & thematic leaders
Earnings Hub
Calendar, EPS surprise stats & earnings transcripts
Market News
Real-time market intelligence & AI overviews
Insider Buying
SEC Form 4 corporate insider purchases
MinerviniVCP SetupsTrend Template
O'NeilCup with HandleFlat BaseDouble BottomCANSLIM Leaders
QullamaggieHigh Tight FlagsFlag BreakoutsEpisodic PivotsMomentum Leaders
KellWedge PopEMA Crossback
LivermorePivotal Points
PatternsFalling Wedge & ChannelBase Breakouts
View All Playbooks...
BreakoutsScanner
FAANG & Tech
AAPL vs MSFTNVDA vs AMDGOOGL vs META
Cloud & Cyber
CRM vs NOWCRWD vs PANWSNOW vs DDOG
Consumer & Auto
TSLA vs FAMZN vs WMTNFLX vs DIS
Finance & Crypto
JPM vs BACV vs MACOIN vs MSTR
Index & ETFs
SPY vs QQQVTI vs VOOSPY vs IWM
Compare Any Stocks...
DCF ValuationCalculate intrinsic value of US stocks
Market ValuationBuffett indicator, CAPE & macro gauges
Total ReturnSee dividends + price return history
DCA CalculatorSimulate recurring buys & compounding
VisualizeInteractive multi-year financial charts
Watchlist
BreakoutsScanner
WatchlistPricing
Ctrl K
Pricing
ARDX
← Back to Screener
VCP ScannerFree US Stock Screener & Financial Analysis

Find stocks. Analyze deeply. Research with clarity.

Data updated daily

Product

  • Screener
  • Scanner
  • Themes
  • Valuation
  • Total Return
  • DCA Calculator
  • Pricing
  • News
  • Earnings

Resources

  • Market Valuation
  • Compare
  • Insider Activity
  • Methodology
  • How It Works
  • Glossary
  • Learn

Get Ideas

Get weekly market insights — free

© 2026 VCP Scanner
AboutPrivacyTermsRefund Policy
Not financial advice. Do your own research.
ScreenerBreakoutsScannerWatchlist
ARDXArdelyx, Inc.
$2.88$711M
Overview & Tools
OverviewChart Terminal ↗Visualize
Valuation & Forecasts
Valuation ModelsEstimatesDCF Model
Price & Analyst Data
Analyst TargetsPrice History
Financial Statements
Income StatementBalance SheetCash FlowRatios & Margins
Performance
P/E HistoryRevenue HistoryEarnings HistoryDividend HistoryTotal Return
Discovery & Screens
Live BreakoutsStock ScreenerOwnership
  1. Home
  2. Financial Ratios

  1. Home
  2. Stocks
  3. ARDX
  4. Financial Ratios

Ardelyx, Inc. (ARDX) Financial Ratios

Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -13.0x · EV/EBITDA N/A · ROE -36.2%. (2012–2025 historical series)

Income StatementBalance SheetCash FlowRatios
AnnualQuarterly

ARDX Valuation Multiples

Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Market Cap$711M$1.4B$1.2B$1.4B$452M$115M$145M$121M$25M$78M$142M
Enterprise Value$855M$1.5B$1.3B$1.4B$393M$88M$110M$-2608236$-4400586$3M$68M
P/E Ratio →-12.98——————————
P/S Ratio1.523.453.5710.938.6711.3519.1722.959.651.865.93
P/B Ratio4.168.426.888.154.601.391.150.650.220.560.74
P/FCF———————————
P/OCF———————————

P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart

ARDX EV Ratios

Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
EV / Revenue—3.803.8411.207.538.6914.47-0.49-1.690.072.82
EV / EBITDA———————————
EV / EBIT———————————
EV / FCF———————————

ARDX Profitability

Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency

Margins

Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Gross Margin89.5%89.5%84.8%85.7%92.1%90.1%98.1%88.6%82.1%80.0%94.6%
Operating Margin-10.1%-10.1%-8.4%-50.8%-122.2%-1528.6%-1199.0%-1728.1%-3488.6%-155.0%-469.9%
Net Profit Margin-15.1%-15.1%-11.7%-53.1%-128.9%-1566.5%-1245.7%-1797.8%-3502.0%-153.2%-467.8%

Return on Capital

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
ROE-36.2%-36.2%-23.0%-49.8%-74.3%-151.6%-60.3%-62.8%-71.6%-38.7%-74.4%
ROA-13.1%-13.1%-10.7%-27.1%-39.5%-90.0%-40.9%-42.9%-53.5%-34.7%-68.1%
ROIC-10.7%-10.7%-9.1%-39.6%-101.4%-158.3%-88.8%-91.8%-90.8%-53.5%-140.6%
ROCE-10.6%-10.6%-9.2%-34.1%-57.6%-114.2%-44.2%-45.3%-59.5%-39.0%-74.5%

ARDX Leverage & Debt

Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Debt / Equity1.271.270.890.340.370.550.440.310.42——
Debt / EBITDA———————————
Net Debt / Equity—0.860.510.21-0.61-0.33-0.28-0.66-0.26-0.54-0.39
Net Debt / EBITDA———————————
Debt / FCF———————————
Interest Coverage-1.14-1.14-0.93-6.38-12.25-34.13-17.50-15.53-24.83——

ARDX Liquidity & Efficiency

Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Current Ratio4.314.314.584.882.342.536.8711.3610.028.3910.62
Quick Ratio4.114.114.314.642.292.536.8711.3610.028.3910.62
Cash Ratio2.992.993.213.661.892.216.5611.149.487.5010.46
Asset Turnover—0.810.770.420.270.070.040.020.010.270.11
Inventory Turnover2.402.402.391.431.25——————
Days Sales Outstanding—64.3863.1364.6154.1218.15—51.84711.9493.82—

ARDX Shareholder Yields

Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders

Dividends

Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Dividend Yield———————————
Payout Ratio———————————

Total Shareholder Return Metrics

MetricTTMFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016
Earnings Yield———————————
FCF Yield———————————
Buyback Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Shares Outstanding—$241M$235M$219M$159M$104M$90M$64M$56M$47M$40M

Key Metrics

Growth RegimeExpanding
ProfitabilityStrained
Balance SheetStrained
Cash FlowBurning
Top Statement Risk

Leverage rising with cash burn

Verified Source

Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.

SEC 10-K (2026Q3)

Growth Premium Priced Against Losses

Based on reported figures, ARDX trades at a P/S of 1.75 and P/B of 4.16 with negative trailing earnings, so the market appears to be pricing a successful XPHOZAH ramp rather than current profitability, a premium that depends on sustained revenue expansion toward positive operating margins. Investors should monitor whether the multiple compresses as earnings remain absent.

The P/E of -11.08 reflects trailing losses, leaving earnings-based valuation unusable and forcing reliance on sales and book multiples. A P/B of 4.16 against equity of roughly $164M implies the market values the commercial franchise well above its accounting base, which is typical for growth-stage biotech but offers little margin of safety. The valuation therefore rests on the durability of revenue growth rather than on any demonstrated earnings power.

Operating Inflection Remains Fragile

According to quarterly statements, ARDX's operating margin improved from -55.5% in 2025Q1 to 3.2% in 2026Q3, yet net margin stayed at -0.6%, indicating that non-operating drag continues to absorb much of the operating gain. Investors should treat the single positive quarter as unconfirmed until it repeats.

Gross margin stabilized near 95 to 96%, confirming a high-margin product structure, but the gap between operating and net margin shows that financing and other costs remain material. The 2026Q2 net margin of -13.8% against a 2026Q3 figure near breakeven suggests the trajectory is improving but not yet structurally sound. Margin durability depends on whether gross-to-net pressure stays contained as formulary competition intensifies.

Debt Expansion Outpacing Equity Growth

Based on ARDX's reported figures, the debt-to-equity ratio rose from 0.66 in 2024Q3 to 1.56 in 2026Q3 while equity grew only modestly, suggesting that balance sheet expansion is being funded by borrowing rather than retained value creation. Debt service comfort appears to be weakening.

Interest coverage was negative in several recent quarters, indicating operating income has not reliably covered financing costs, and the D/EBITDA ratio of 63.7 in the latest period reflects a thin earnings base rather than a debt load that is easily serviced. Refinancing and covenant risk warrant closer scrutiny given the rising debt balance relative to equity. The leverage trend is less comfortable than the headline current ratio implies.

Current Ratio Masks Thin Cash Cushion

As reported in the quarterly statements, ARDX's current ratio of 3.45 looks comfortable on paper, yet cash of roughly $46M against total liabilities near $424M suggests a limited immediate buffer if collections slow or burn persists. Liquidity headroom may narrow under stress.

A high current ratio is partly driven by receivables and inventory rather than cash, so the quick ratio of 3.26 is the more relevant measure, though it still depends on collection timing. Given quarterly cash burn in several periods, the company would likely depend on financing access to sustain operations through a prolonged downturn. The data do not reveal the terms or availability of any facilities, so that dependence remains an inference.

Gross Margin Overstates Earning Power

Based on reported figures, ARDX's 96% gross margin is the most flattering ratio in the profile, yet it captures only the cost of goods and omits the heavy commercial cost base that has driven operating losses across most of the ten quarters. Gross margin alone would materially overstate the business's economics.

The gross margin is most often cited as evidence of pharmaceutical quality, but for a sales-force-intensive launch it obscures SG&A near $94M to $102M per quarter. A better lens is operating margin trend combined with cash conversion, since operating cash flow and free cash flow have been negative in a majority of periods. Stock-based compensation also flatters cash-flow optics, which may warrant an adjusted free-cash-flow view.

Download Financial Ratios Data

Includes 30+ ratios · 14 years · Updated daily

Consensus & Technical Research Suite
Open ARDX Terminal

ARDX Chart Terminal

WASM

Live VCP patterns, Cup & Handle overlays, support/resistance, and AI trade plans.

Launch Terminal

Live Breakouts Feed

LIVE

High-probability breakout stocks crossing their pivot across 5 pattern engines.

Explore Setups

Intrinsic Valuation

DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.

Check Valuation

Historical Returns

10-year return with dividends reinvested.

Calculate

Peer Comparison

Compare growth, multiples, and margins vs sector.

Compare

ARDX — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ARDX stock.

What is Ardelyx, Inc.'s P/E ratio?

Ardelyx, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -13.0x. This places it at the 50th percentile of its historical range.

What is Ardelyx, Inc.'s ROE?

Ardelyx, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -36.2%. The historical average is -57.5%.

Is ARDX stock overvalued?

Based on historical data, Ardelyx, Inc. is trading at a P/E of -13.0x. This is at the 50th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.

What are Ardelyx, Inc.'s profit margins?

Ardelyx, Inc. has 89.5% gross margin and -10.1% operating margin.