Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
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Healthcare
Biotechnology
Viking Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. Its lead drug candidate is VK2809, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the thyroid hormone receptor beta (TRß), which is in Phase IIb clinical trials to treat patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, as well as NAFLD. The company develops VK5211, an orally available non-steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator that is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of patients recovering from non-elective hip fracture surgery; VK0612, which is in Phase II clinical trials for metabolic disorders and anemia; VK2735, a novel dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1, which is in Phase 1 SAD/MAD clinical trial, and VK0214, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the TRß for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
📊 Fundamental Analysis
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. demonstrates a profit margin of 0.0%, which is below the sector average, suggesting competitive pressure.
Return on Equity (ROE) is -47.3%, which indicates that capital utilization is currently under pressure.
At a current price of $34.26, VKTX currently sits at the 59th percentile of its 52-week range (Range: $21.23 - $43.15).
🏥 Financial Health
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Profit Margin
Weak
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Debt/Equity
Excellent
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Return on Equity
Weak
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Beta (Risk)
Moderate Volatility
Key Financials
Market Cap
$3.97B
Trailing P/E
--
Forward P/E
-7.68
Beta (5Y)
0.82
52W High
$43.15
52W Low
$21.23
Avg Volume
2.81M
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