Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -0.8x · EV/EBITDA N/A · ROE -50.9%. (2004–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $230M | $520M | $279M | $243M | $421M | $893M | $725M | $900M | $1.4B | $680M | $693M |
| Enterprise Value | $157M | $448M | $189M | $116M | $297M | $853M | $678M | $870M | $1.3B | $646M | $653M |
| P/E Ratio → | -0.84 | — | — | 96.79 | 67.18 | 27.05 | 31.29 | 7.78 | 54.44 | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 1.00 | 2.41 | 1.40 | 1.26 | 1.66 | 3.32 | 2.92 | 3.96 | 7.18 | 4.12 | 4.75 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.69 | 1.59 | 0.52 | 0.45 | 0.80 | 1.77 | 1.60 | 2.19 | 5.03 | 5.18 | 5.28 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | 19.56 | 13.45 | 14.03 | 14.51 | 20.03 | 300.15 | — | — |
| P/OCF | — | — | — | 18.97 | 13.17 | 13.91 | 14.01 | 19.59 | 46.22 | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.07 | 0.95 | 0.60 | 1.17 | 3.18 | 2.73 | 3.83 | 6.86 | 3.92 | 4.47 |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | 32.80 | 18.96 | 22.52 | 33.83 | 53.66 | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | — | 18.37 | 26.30 | 20.14 | 21.41 | 38.12 | 60.96 | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | 9.38 | 9.49 | 13.41 | 13.56 | 19.35 | 286.94 | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 94.0% | 94.0% | 94.3% | 92.3% | 90.5% | 90.5% | 90.6% | 89.2% | 89.4% | 89.2% | 83.1% |
| Operating Margin | -70.0% | -70.0% | -20.5% | -7.2% | 2.5% | 15.7% | 11.0% | 10.0% | 11.3% | -10.2% | -12.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | -102.0% | -102.0% | -9.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 12.3% | 9.4% | 50.9% | 13.1% | -9.4% | -12.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -50.9% | -50.9% | -3.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 6.9% | 5.4% | 33.7% | 12.4% | -11.9% | -13.6% |
| ROA | -38.5% | -38.5% | -2.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 28.3% | 9.4% | -7.5% | -8.5% |
| ROIC | -32.2% | -32.2% | -7.0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | 7.3% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 10.4% | -13.4% | -16.1% |
| ROCE | -33.6% | -33.6% | -7.3% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 6.5% | 10.5% | -11.5% | -11.5% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | 1.23 | 0.27 | 0.45 | 0.57 | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.22 | -0.17 | -0.23 | -0.23 | -0.08 | -0.10 | -0.07 | -0.22 | -0.26 | -0.31 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | -13.67 | -0.88 | -1.58 | -1.19 | -2.47 | — | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | -10.18 | -3.96 | -0.62 | -0.95 | -0.68 | -13.21 | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Net cash position: cash ($85M) exceeds total debt ($13M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.39 | 2.39 | 4.39 | 4.94 | 5.68 | 6.43 | 6.21 | 5.95 | 5.64 | 2.41 | 3.46 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.38 | 2.38 | 4.37 | 4.92 | 5.67 | 6.41 | 6.19 | 5.93 | 5.62 | 2.40 | 3.45 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.82 | 1.82 | 3.75 | 4.43 | 5.11 | 5.82 | 5.58 | 5.25 | 4.85 | 2.04 | 2.81 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.44 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Inventory Turnover | 7.04 | 7.04 | 6.56 | 10.90 | 20.34 | 25.00 | 18.25 | 21.48 | 20.63 | 21.25 | 31.72 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 92.18 | 86.49 | 64.71 | 48.08 | 44.11 | 44.18 | 42.36 | 54.40 | 38.92 | 50.66 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | 1.0% | 1.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 12.9% | 1.8% | — | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | 5.1% | 7.4% | 7.1% | 6.9% | 5.0% | 0.3% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $59M | $58M | $58M | $57M | $57M | $55M | $55M | $53M | $45M | $43M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VNDA stock.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -0.8x. The historical average is 43.5x.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -50.9%. The historical average is -42.4%.
Based on historical data, Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. is trading at a P/E of -0.8x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. has 94.0% gross margin and -70.0% operating margin.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Persistent operating losses and cash burn
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Discounted Book Masks Negative Earnings
Based on reported figures, VNDA trades at a P/B of 0.69 and P/S of 1.06 while P/E is negative at -1.02, signaling the market prices the equity below book value despite persistent losses.
A sub-1.0 price-to-book ratio usually points to skepticism about the durability of book assets, and here that skepticism is reinforced by a shareholder equity base that has fallen sharply over the period. The P/S of 1.06 is not especially low for a company with gross margins above 90%, which suggests investors are not paying for the revenue as a sustainable earnings stream. Because P/E is negative, it carries no information, so investors should rely on P/B and P/S while monitoring whether the discount to book narrows or widens as losses continue.
High Gross Margin, Deep Operating Losses
As reported in financial statements, VNDA's gross margin held near 90-95% across ten quarters, yet operating margin reached -126.3% in 2026Q2, indicating operating costs far exceed the gross profit generated.
The gross margin profile is consistent with a branded pharmaceutical model, but the gap between gross and operating margin shows that selling, general, and administrative and R&D expense absorb all of the gross profit and more. The 2026Q3 operating margin of -33.7% is an improvement from the 2026Q2 trough, yet it remains deeply negative and does not yet indicate a self-funding cost structure. Investors should weigh whether revenue growth can outpace the cost base, since the current evidence shows cost expansion keeping pace with or exceeding top-line gains.
Returns Eroding as Capital Base Shrinks
Based on reported figures, VNDA's ROE fell to -35.6% in 2025Q4 and ROIC stood at -10.9% in 2026Q3, meaning the business is currently destroying capital rather than compounding it.
Negative ROIC across the recent quarters means invested capital is generating losses, and the sharp decline in shareholders' equity amplifies the negative ROE because the denominator is shrinking as losses accumulate. The deeper ROE readings are partly a function of a thin equity base rather than only operating weakness, which warrants caution when reading the ratio. Improvement toward zero would require sustained positive operating income, which the reported quarters do not yet show.
Liquidity Ratios Compress Toward Thin Coverage
As reported in financial statements, VNDA's current ratio fell from 4.85 in 2024Q3 to 1.54 in 2026Q3, while the quick ratio of 1.53 suggests inventory is a small share of current assets.
The decline from above 4 to 1.5 reflects both a shrinking current asset cushion and rising current obligations, leaving a narrower margin against near-term liabilities than the company held two years ago. The close alignment between current and quick ratios indicates limited dependence on inventory for liquidity, so the real question is cash and receivables coverage under continued burn. If operating cash outflows persist at recent levels, the current ratio trend suggests the liquidity buffer could tighten further, which investors should monitor closely.
Gross Margin Overstates Earning Power
The most commonly misapplied metric here is gross margin, which at roughly 90-95% suggests strong economics but obscures operating losses that exceed 100% of revenue in some quarters.
For a branded pharmaceutical company, gross margin is often read as proof of a profitable franchise, yet it excludes the substantial R&D and commercial spend required to sustain revenue. A better lens is operating margin combined with free cash flow margin, which together show the true cost of generating each revenue dollar. Based on reported figures, free cash flow margin ranged deeply negative across recent quarters, reinforcing that the high gross margin does not translate into earning power under the current cost structure.