Ardelyx [ARDX] vs Vertex [VRTX] Detailed Stock Comparison
Ardelyx
NASDAQ
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Vertex
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Ardelyx wins in 8 metrics, Vertex wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Vertex appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Ardelyx | Vertex | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -37.41 | 27.63 | Ardelyx |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 10.97 | 5.79 | Vertex |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 167.99 | 8.89 | Vertex |
| PEG Ratio | -2.62 | -0.21 | Ardelyx |
| EV/EBITDA | -40.13 | 19.66 | Ardelyx |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -14.60% | 31.86% | Vertex |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -14.74% | 38.93% | Vertex |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | N/A | 38.93% | N/A |
| Return on Equity | -39.36% | 22.77% | Vertex |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -6.23% | 13.09% | Vertex |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-45.82M | $-978.00M | Ardelyx |
| 1-Year Return | 2.91% | -21.15% | Ardelyx |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.97 | 8.72 | Ardelyx |
| Enterprise Value | $1.53B | $94.41B | Vertex |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.96 | 8.27 | Ardelyx |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 87.30% | 86.25% | Ardelyx |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $2 | $44 | Vertex |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-0.24 | $14.05 | Vertex |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.68 | 0.44 | Vertex |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Ardelyx vs Vertex Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardelyx | -0.31% | 4.09% | 50.71% | 57.82% | 18.66% | 24.22% |
| Vertex | -0.26% | -1.04% | -16.52% | -12.54% | -18.50% | -3.63% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardelyx | 2.91% | 483.49% | 10.23% | -66.33% | -55.56% | -55.56% |
| Vertex | -21.15% | 39.13% | 46.72% | 207.91% | 984.36% | 2,084.47% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Ardelyx vs Vertex
| Metric | ARDX | VRTX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.53B | $99.55B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 3,241,860 | 1,430,792 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 4,041,537 | 2,037,784 |
| Last Close | $6.36 | $391.02 |
| 52 Week Range | $3.21 - $7.18 | $362.50 - $519.88 |
| % from 52W High | -11.42% | -24.79% |
| All-Time High | $35.48 (Dec 01, 2014) | $519.88 (Nov 04, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -82.07% | -24.79% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.33% | 0.12% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.33% | 0.12% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.15% | 0.32% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -0.15% | 0.39% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.39% | 0.23% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 167.99 | 8.89 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $0.58 | $67.02 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.99 | $24.90 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $-53,488,000 | $3.85B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-11,269,125 | $2.91B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Ardelyx vs Vertex
| Metric | ARDX | VRTX |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -37.41 | 27.63 |
| Forward P/E | -90.86 | 20.69 |
| PEG Ratio | -2.62 | -0.21 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.97 | 8.72 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 10.97 | 5.79 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.53B | $99.55B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.53B | $94.41B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.96 | 8.27 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | -40.13 | 19.66 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.68 | 0.44 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $0.58 | $67.02 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Ardelyx vs Vertex
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ARDX | VRTX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $97.66M | $2.96B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $12.40M | $407.50M |
| Gross Profit | $85.26M | $2.56B |
| Research & Development | $15.67M | $978.40M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-14.40M | $1.15B |
| EBITDA | $-11.87M | $1.34B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-19.08M | $1.28B |
| Income Tax | $1,000 | $250.10M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-19.08M | $1.03B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ARDX | VRTX |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $30.81M | $4.67B |
| Total Current Assets | $312.69M | $10.01B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $75.84M | $3.78B |
| Long-Term Debt | $153.81M | $1.65B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $145.68M | $16.50B |
| Retained Earnings | $-926.48M | $10.25B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.67M | $2.63B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ARDX | VRTX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-32.99M | $404.90M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-325,000 | $-40.70M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-38.78M | $778.20M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-1.30M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-696.60M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | ARDX | VRTX |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 23.64M | 3.70M |
| Short Ratio | 5.58 | 1.72 |
| Short % of Float | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 3,241,860 | 1,430,792 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 4,041,537 | 2,037,784 |
| Shares Outstanding | 238.02M | 256.94M |
| Float Shares | 232.61M | 255.58M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.71% | 0.98% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Ardelyx vs Vertex
| Metric | ARDX | VRTX |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |