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Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals
NasdaqGS•Healthcare•Biotechnology
$55.65-0.37(-0.01%)After hours
Market Cap
$7.73B
P/S
8.8x
P/B
17.6x

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a commercial-stage biotechnology company, provides RNA-targeted medicines in the United States. The company offers TRYNGOLZA reduces triglyceride levels in adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) and acute pancreatitis; DAWNZERA for prophylaxis to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema in adults; WAINUA for the treatment of the polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin-medicated amyloidosis (ATTRv-PN) in adults; and SPINRAZA for pediatric and adult patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). It also provides QALSODY for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS); TEGSEDI for the treatment of ATTRv-PN in adults; and WAYLIVRA for treatment for FCS and familial partial lipodystrophy. It also develops products under Phase 3 clinical trials, such as Olezarsen for patients with hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG) and cardiovascular disease (CVD); and Zilganerse, a potential treatment for people with genetically confirmed Alexander disease, as well as ION582 which is in Phase 3 clinical trial for the potential treatment of AS, a rare genetic neurological disease. In addition, the company develops Eplontersen to degrade mutant and wild-type TTR mRNA through binding to the TTR mRNA; Pelacarsen to inhibit the production of apolipoprotein(a) in the liver to offer a direct approach for reducing lipoprotein(a); Bepirovirsen to inhibit the production of viral proteins associated with hepatitis B virus; Sefaxersen to reduce the production of complement factor B and lower activation of the alternative complement pathway; and Ulefnersen to reduce the production of the fused in sarcoma, as well as other mid-stage pipeline investigational medicines. It has a strategic collaboration with Biogen for the treatment of neurological disorders; and collaboration and license agreement with GSK, AstraZeneca, Novartis, and Roche, as well as with Metagenomi. The company was incorporated in 1989 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.

D

How this company scores

WeakMetricSide Score: 31/100

Grade capped at D — Interest coverage below 1× (-32.2x) — earnings cannot cover interest. Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (10/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (7/25).

Profitability7/25
Growth7/25
Balance Sheet & Red Flags7/25
Cash & Earnings Quality10/25
Strengths
Cash-backed earningsNet cash positionImproving margins
Grade capped at D
  • Interest coverage below 1× (-32.2x) — earnings cannot cover interest.

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 858.6x5y range 858.6x – 858.6x
P/E 858.6x
P/S · 8.8x5y range 5.3x – 13.6x
P/S 8.8x · near its 20-quarter median

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 17.6x5y range 5.6x – 26.4x
P/B 17.6x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Margin Pressure

Red Flag

The company posted negative operating margins in recent quarters — core operations are unprofitable.

Earnings Quality

Red Flag

Free cash flow has been negative in 6 of the last 8 quarters — earnings are not translating to cash.

Price & Volume
Market Cap $7.73B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue
$874.09M
7%
Q. Revenue
$267.95M
3Q
TTM EBITDA
$-576.27M
129%
TTM Op. Income
$-594.36M
123%
Q. Op. Income
$-102.29M
2Q
TTM Net Income
$-565.17M
111%
Q. Net Income
$-114.65M
193%
EPS
$-0.69
188%
Shares Out.
$165.42M
7Q
$874.09M in TTM revenue declined 7.4% YoY, reaching $267.95M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $-576.27M and TTM operating income of $-594.36M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. However, net income is negative at $565.17M — growth is not yet reaching the bottom line. Over the past year, TTM revenue is down 7% — a weakening trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin
99.0%
2Q
EBITDA Margin
-36.6%
2Q
Op. Margin
-38.2%
2Q
Net Margin
-42.8%
257%
Op. margin of -38.2% is down 69.1% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at -42.8% and gross margin of 99.0% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Across the last 8 quarters, operating margin has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio
N/A
P/S Ratio
8.8x
2Q
P/B Ratio
17.6x
2Q
P/S of 8.8x and P/B of 17.6x.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets
$2.99B
2Q
Cash
$350.06M
18%
Long-Term Debt
N/A
Book Value
$439.74M
30%
D/E Ratio
N/A
Debt/EBITDA
N/A

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow
$565.53M
274%
TTM Free Cash Flow
$-560.84M
93%
FCF Margin
-64.2%
109%
FCF / Net Income
1.0
8%
TTM FCF of $-560.84M on $565.53M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.0x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Over the past year, free cash flow is down 93% — an improving trend.

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· above its 20-quarter median

Currently above its 20-quarter median.

Cash Burn

Watch

6 of the last 8 quarters had negative FCF — inconsistent cash generation raises sustainability concerns.

Share Dilution

Red Flag

Shares outstanding increased 11.3% — significant dilution, likely from stock compensation or capital raises.