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GLPG

NEUTRAL
$28.56 Live
Galapagos NV · NASDAQ
Target $28.38 (-0.6%)
$23.36 52W Range $37.78

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
Market cap
$1.92B
P/E
5.16
ROE
10.4%
Profit margin
28.8%
Debt/Equity
0.0
Dividend yield
N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
80%
GLPG presents a classic 'value trap' profile: while the Graham Number ($84.09) and Intrinsic Value ($163.14) suggest massive undervaluation, the Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates severely weak fundamental health. The company boasts a pristine balance sheet with zero debt and an extraordinary current ratio of 20.14, yet the market is pricing it at a 66% discount to its defensive fair value. This discrepancy, combined with a negative forward P/E and a 0/100 technical trend, suggests the market anticipates a significant reversal of recent growth spikes.

Key Strengths

Zero debt (Debt/Equity: 0.00)
Extreme short-term liquidity (Current Ratio: 20.14)
Deeply undervalued relative to book value (P/B: 0.50)
Exceptional recent revenue growth (YoY: 1093.20%)
High operating margins (88.00%)

Key Risks

Weak fundamental trend (Piotroski F-Score: 2/9)
Negative forward earnings expectations (Forward P/E: -18.18)
Strong bearish technical momentum (Technical Trend: 0/100)
Low insider confidence (Sentiment: 40/100)
Extreme earnings volatility with frequent large misses/beats
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$56.3
+97.1% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
35
Weak
Value
90
Future
30
Past
20
Health
35
Dividend
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Value
Key drivers: Pristine balance sheet, Severe fundamental deterioration (F-Score), Negative forward guidance, Deep discount to Graham Number
Confidence
85%
Value
90/100

Trading at a significant discount to both book value and defensive fair value.

Positives
  • P/B of 0.50
  • P/E of 5.16
  • Price well below Graham Number ($84.09)
Watchpoints
  • Market ignores value metrics due to perceived risk
Future
30/100

Current growth appears unsustainable or non-recurring given the forward P/E.

Positives
  • Massive YoY revenue growth
Watchpoints
  • Negative Forward P/E
  • Bearish technical trend
Past
20/100

Long-term destruction of shareholder value despite short-term spikes.

Positives
  • Recent 1Y return of +17.3%
Watchpoints
  • 5Y change of -63.1%
  • Consistent volatility in quarterly EPS
Health
35/100

Strong solvency but weak operational health trends.

Positives
  • Zero debt
  • High current ratio
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score of 2/9
Dividend
0/100

Non-dividend paying growth/biotech entity.

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • No dividend payments
  • 0/100 strength score

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$28.56
Analyst Target
$28.38
Upside/Downside
-0.6%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for GLPG and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-09
GLP
Galapagos NV
Primary
5Y
-63.1%
3Y
-24.7%
1Y
+17.3%
6M
-16.1%
1M
-14.0%
1W
-2.9%
AUP
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Peer
5Y
-22.4%
3Y
+77.0%
1Y
+81.0%
6M
+62.7%
1M
-10.7%
1W
-2.1%
ATR
AtriCure, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-33.0%
3Y
-7.6%
1Y
-3.2%
6M
+24.0%
1M
-3.6%
1W
+0.0%
ADU
Addus HomeCare Corporation
Peer
5Y
-6.0%
3Y
+1.0%
1Y
+11.6%
6M
-8.1%
1M
-10.1%
1W
-1.8%
ANA
AnaptysBio, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+227.2%
3Y
+183.1%
1Y
+284.9%
6M
+177.0%
1M
+17.3%
1W
+17.0%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
5.16
Forward P/E
-18.18
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.5
P/S Ratio
1.72
EV/Revenue
-1.0
EV/EBITDA
-1.95
Market Cap
$1.92B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 28.85%
Operating Margin 88.0%
Gross Margin 56.02%
ROE 10.42%
ROA 8.87%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +1093.2%
Earnings Growth +3036.0%
Q/Q Revenue Growth +1093.22%
Q/Q Earnings Growth +2990.6%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.0
Low debt
Current Ratio
20.14
Strong
Quick Ratio
19.96
Excellent
Cash/Share
$45.5

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$0.9B
Gross Margin
99.9%
Op. Margin
84.2%
Net Margin
86.8%
Total Assets
$3.4B
Liabilities
$0.2B
Equity
$3.2B
Debt/Equity
0.05x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
103%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-06
$N/A
2026-03-26
$12.27
+17634.6% surprise
2025-11-05
$-0.18
+37.0% surprise
2025-07-23
$-0.93
-599.5% surprise

Healthcare Sector Comparison

Comparing GLPG against 205 companies in the Healthcare sector (17 bullish, 70 neutral, 118 bearish)
P/E Ratio
5.16
This Stock
vs
43.63
Sector Avg
-88.2% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
10.42%
This Stock
vs
-42.45%
Sector Avg
-124.5% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
28.85%
This Stock
vs
-18.49%
Sector Avg
-256.0% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.0
This Stock
vs
4.76
Sector Avg
-100.0% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
1093.2%
This Stock
vs
106.86%
Sector Avg
+923.0% (Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
20.14
This Stock
vs
3.53
Sector Avg
+469.9% (Stronger)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
HOLD
1 analysts
RBC Capital
2026-02-25
Maintains
Sector Perform Sector Perform
RBC Capital
2025-11-07
Maintains
Sector Perform Sector Perform
RBC Capital
2025-10-22
Maintains
Sector Perform Sector Perform
Leerink Partners
2025-10-21
up
Market Perform Outperform

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