Aytu Biopharma, Inc (NASDAQ: AYTU)

Sector: Healthcare Industry: Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic CIK: 0001385818
Market Cap 15.52 Mn
P/B 0.67
P/E -1.19
P/S 0.24
ROIC (Qtr) -18.44
Div Yield % 0.00
Rev 1y % (Qtr) -16.21
Total Debt (Qtr) 27.18 Mn
Debt/Equity (Qtr) 1.17

About

Aytu BioPharma, Inc., often recognized by its stock symbol AYTU, operates in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically focusing on commercializing novel therapeutics and consumer healthcare products. The company is segmented into two primary business areas: the Rx Segment, dedicated to prescription pharmaceutical products, and the Consumer Health Segment, concentrating on various consumer healthcare products. The Rx Segment is committed to commercializing prescription pharmaceutical products, with its primary offerings being Adzenys XR-ODT and...

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Price action

Investment thesis

Bull case

  • Robust free cash flow of (1.31M) exceeds capital expenditure of (59000) by 22.14x, indicating strong organic growth funding capability.
  • Strong tangible asset base of 83.56M provides 3.07x coverage of total debt 27.18M, indicating robust asset backing and low credit risk.
  • Robust tangible asset base of 83.56M provides 5.53x coverage of working capital 15.12M, indicating strong operational backing.
  • Cash reserves of 32.63M provide solid 1.29x coverage of other non-current liabilities 25.38M, indicating strong liquidity.
  • Cash reserves of 32.63M exceed inventory value of 10.10M by 3.23x, indicating strong liquidity and inventory management.

Bear case

  • Operating cash flow of (1.36M) barely covers its investment activities of (2.94M), with a coverage ratio of 0.46, indicating heavy reliance on external financing for growth which may not be sustainable in a tighter credit environment.
  • Investment activities of (2.94M) provide weak support for R&D spending of 900000, which is -3.27x, suggesting potentially insufficient investment in innovation relative to other capital deployment.
  • The company's operating cash flow of (1.36M) shows concerning coverage of stock compensation expenses of 517000, with a -2.64 ratio indicating potential earnings quality issues.
  • High receivables of 33.23M relative to inventory of 10.10M (3.29 ratio) suggests aggressive credit terms or collection difficulties, potentially masking revenue quality issues.
  • Operating cash flow of (1.36M) provides minimal -42.66x coverage of tax expenses of 32000, suggesting potential tax planning inefficiencies or unsustainable tax positions.

Peer comparison

Companies in the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
S.No. Ticker Company Market Cap P/E P/S Total Debt (Qtr)
1 ZTS Zoetis Inc. 56.15 Bn 21.18 5.98 7.27 Bn
2 TAK Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd 48.92 Bn 221.13 1.66 36.24 Bn
3 HLN Haleon plc 46.13 Bn 25.59 3.29 -
4 TEVA Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd 35.27 Bn 49.54 2.10 17.07 Bn
5 UTHR UNITED THERAPEUTICS Corp 21.76 Bn 17.11 6.95 0.00 Bn
6 VTRS Viatris Inc 14.87 Bn -4.03 1.05 14.44 Bn
7 NBIX Neurocrine Biosciences Inc 14.08 Bn 32.91 5.25 0.43 Bn
8 ELAN Elanco Animal Health Inc 11.64 Bn 323.29 2.54 4.32 Bn

Industry comparisons

Current Valuation Value Ind Avg Percentile
EV to Assets EV to Assets 0.05 24.98
EV to Cash from Ops. EV/CFO -4.67 -85.40
EV to Debt EV to Debt 0.23 265.88
EV to EBIT EV/EBIT -0.65 -32.65
EV to EBITDA EV/EBITDA -1.75 -29.50
EV to Free Cash Flow [EV/FCF] EV/FCF -4.89 -32.62
EV to Market Cap EV to Market Cap 0.41 -10.98
EV to Revenue EV/Rev 0.10 -700.14
Price to Book Value [P/B] P/B 0.67 27.22
Price to Earnings [P/E] P/E -1.19 -122.96
Dividend Metrics Value Ind Avg Percentile
Dividend Coverage Ratio Dividend Coverage Ratio 0.00 0.34
Dividend Payout Ratio % Div Payout % (Qtr) 0.00 4.81
Dividend per Basic Share Div per Share (Qtr) 0.00 0.07
FCF Dividend Payout Ratio % FCF Div Payout % (Qtr) 0.00 4.08
Interest Coverage Int. cover (Qtr) -3.04 -38.10
Growth Metrics Value Ind Avg Percentile
Capex Growth (1y) % Capex 1y % (Qtr) 13.46 -157.22
Cash and Equivalents Growth (1y) % Cash & Equiv 1y % (Qtr) 62.27 44,776.25
Dividend Growth (1y) % Dividend Growth (1y) % 0.00 2.81
EBIAT Growth (1y) % EBIAT 1y % (Qtr) -646.29 24.45
EBITDA Growth (1y) % EBITDA 1y % (Qtr) -179.96 18.14
EBIT Growth (1y) % EBIT 1y % (Qtr) -1,019.78 37.66
EBT Growth (1y) % EBT 1y % (Qtr) -252.12 108.18
EPS Growth (1y) % EPS 1y % (Qtr) -92.11 52.88
FCF Growth (1y) % FCF 1y % (Qtr) 43.59 -54.47
Gross Profit Growth (1y) % Gross Profit 1y % (Qtr) -10.35 25.28
Liquidity Ratios Value Ind Avg Percentile
Asset Utilization Ratio Asset Util Ratio (Qtr) 0.51 0.50
Cash Payout Ratio Cash Payout (Qtr) 0.00 0.02
Cash Ratio Cash Ratio (Qtr) 0.49 2.10
Current Ratio Curr Ratio (Qtr) 1.23 3.92
Debt to Equity Ratio Debt/Equity (Qtr) 1.17 -1.11
Interest Cover Ratio Int Coverage (Qtr) -3.04 -38.10
Times Interest Earned Times Interest Earned (Qtr) -3.04 -38.10
Profitability Value Ind Avg Percentile
EBITDA Margin % EBITDA Margin % (Qtr) -7.90 -62,432.09
EBIT Margin % EBIT Margin % (Qtr) -15.41 -63,260.88
EBT Margin % EBT Margin % (Qtr) -20.47 -66,726.96
Gross Margin % Gross Margin % (Qtr) 67.60 8,332.72
Net Profit Margin % Net Margin % (Qtr) -20.50 -66,728.37