Verastem Stock Today

VSTM Stock  USD 4.00  0.07  1.78%   

Performance

11 of 100

 
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Odds Of Distress

Over 67

 
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Verastem is selling at 4.00 as of the 24th of November 2024; that is 1.78 percent increase since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's lowest day price was 3.81. Verastem has more than 67 % chance of experiencing financial distress in the next few years of operation. However, it had a very good returns during the last 90 days. Equity ratings for Verastem are calculated daily based on our scoring framework. The performance scores are derived for the period starting the 25th of October 2024 and ending today, the 24th of November 2024. Click here to learn more.
Business Domain
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
IPO Date
27th of January 2012
Category
Healthcare
Classification
Health Care
Verastem, Inc., a development-stage biopharmaceutical company, focusing on developing and commercializing drugs for the treatment of cancer. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts. Verastem operates under Biotechnology classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. The company has 44.51 M outstanding shares of which 2.46 M shares are at this time shorted by private and institutional investors with about 2.31 trading days to cover. More on Verastem

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Verastem Stock Highlights

ESG Sustainability
Environmental
Governance
Social
CEO PresidentDaniel Paterson
Thematic IdeaPharmaceutical Products (View all Themes)
Business ConcentrationBiotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences, Health Care, NASDAQ Composite, NASDAQ Health Care, NASDAQ Composite Total, Pharmaceutical Products, Health Care, Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Healthcare (View all Sectors)
Average Analyst Recommendation
Financial Strength
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Asset Turnover0.02980.0314
Notably Down
Very volatile
Gross Profit Margin0.951.1
Fairly Down
Pretty Stable
Total Current Liabilities16.6 M26.4 M
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Non Current Liabilities Total34.2 M44.8 M
Way Down
Very volatile
Total Assets125.4 M149.7 M
Fairly Down
Slightly volatile
Total Current Assets119.1 M143.7 M
Significantly Down
Slightly volatile
Debt Levels
Verastem can leverage the use of borrowed funds to amplify returns from an investment. In general, analyzing the relationship between debt to total assets helps investors to understand Verastem's financial leverage. It provides some insight into what part of Verastem's total assets is financed by creditors.
Liquidity
Verastem currently holds 41.56 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.5, which is about average as compared to similar companies. Verastem has a current ratio of 4.77, suggesting that it is liquid enough and is able to pay its financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Verastem's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Depreciation

(107,350)
Verastem (VSTM) is traded on NASDAQ Exchange in USA. It is located in 117 Kendrick Street, Needham, MA, United States, 02494 and employs 73 people. Verastem is listed under Biotechnology category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Small-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 178.03 M. Verastem conducts business under Biotechnology sector and is part of Health Care industry. The entity has 44.51 M outstanding shares of which 2.46 M shares are at this time shorted by private and institutional investors with about 2.31 trading days to cover. Verastem currently holds about 94.31 M in cash with (86.46 M) of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 0.5.
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Ownership Allocation
Verastem shows a total of 44.51 Million outstanding shares. Over half of Verastem's outstanding shares are owned by institutional holders. These institutional holders are typically referred to as corporate investors that take positions in a given instrument to benefit from reduced trade commissions. Please note that no matter how many assets the company owns, if the real value of the company is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.
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Verastem Stock Institutional Holders

InstituionRecorded OnShares
Ubs O'connor Llc2024-09-30
430.7 K
Affinity Asset Advisors, Llc2024-09-30
400 K
State Street Corp2024-06-30
359 K
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts2024-06-30
332.4 K
Northern Trust Corp2024-09-30
286.6 K
Tang Capital Management Llc2024-09-30
270 K
Sio Capital Management, Llc2024-09-30
133.4 K
Dafna Capital Management Llc2024-09-30
127.7 K
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc2024-09-30
103.6 K
Nantahala Capital Management, Llc2024-09-30
3.7 M
Vanguard Group Inc2024-09-30
1.9 M
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Verastem Historical Income Statement

At this time, Verastem's Interest Expense is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 24th of November 2024, Selling General Administrative is likely to grow to about 35.8 M, while Other Operating Expenses is likely to drop about 79.9 M. View More Fundamentals

Verastem Stock Against Markets

Verastem Corporate Management

When determining whether Verastem is a strong investment it is important to analyze Verastem's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Verastem's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Verastem Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Is Biotechnology space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Verastem. If investors know Verastem will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Verastem listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Earnings Share
(3.14)
Revenue Per Share
0.331
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(1.00)
Return On Assets
(0.47)
Return On Equity
(1.37)
The market value of Verastem is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Verastem that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Verastem's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Verastem's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Verastem's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Verastem's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Verastem's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Verastem is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Verastem's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.