Stock Scorecard



Stock Summary for Verona Pharma Plc (VRNA) - $106.94 as of 10/8/2025 8:10:43 AM EST

Total Score

7 out of 30

Safety Score

41 out of 100

Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid

Growth List Algorithm Criteria for VRNA

Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth
P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio
P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio
P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less)
Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter
Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter
Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months
Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10

Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for VRNA

Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years
Market Capitalization under 2 billion
Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months
Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months
Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year

Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for VRNA

Declared an ex-dividend date
Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2
Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter
Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter
Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2
Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate

Bonus Criteria for VRNA

P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio
Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1
Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price
P/S Ratio < 1
P/B Ratio < 1

Safety Rating Criteria for VRNA (41 out of 100)

Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) 10
Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) 4
Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) 10
Book Value (Max of 10) 3
Book Value to Price (Max of 10) 0
Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) 2
Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) 0
Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) 0
Operating Margin (Max of 10) 3
Trading Volume (Max of 10) 9
Price to Earnings (Max of 10) 0
Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) 0

Latest News for for VRNA

MRK Expands Tulisokibart Program in Three New Inflammatory Diseases 10/7/2025 3:56:00 PM
Merck Rises 13% in a Week: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock? 10/7/2025 12:27:00 PM
Acquisition of Verona by MSD Approved by the High Court of Justice of England and Wales 10/6/2025 8:05:00 PM
Acquisition of Verona by MSD Approved by the High Court of Justice of England and Wales - Verona Pharma ( NASDAQ:VRNA ) 10/6/2025 8:05:00 PM
Shareholders of Verona Pharma Approve Proposed Acquisition by Merck 9/24/2025 8:05:00 PM
Shareholders of Verona Pharma Approve Proposed Acquisition by Merck - Merck & Co ( NYSE:MRK ) , Verona Pharma ( NASDAQ:VRNA ) 9/24/2025 8:05:00 PM
3 Dirt-Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now 9/22/2025 12:30:00 PM
Verona Pharma to Present Additional Analyses of the Phase 3 ENHANCE Studies in COPD at ERS International Congress 2025 9/16/2025 10:00:00 AM
Verona Pharma to Present Additional Analyses of the Phase 3 ENHANCE Studies in COPD at ERS International Congress 2025 - Verona Pharma ( NASDAQ:VRNA ) 9/16/2025 10:00:00 AM
Merck Falls 14% YTD: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock? 9/11/2025 2:05:00 PM

Financial Details for VRNA

Company Overview

Ticker VRNA
Company Name Verona Pharma Plc
Country USA
Description Verona Pharma PLC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in London, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for respiratory diseases characterized by significant unmet medical needs. Its lead candidate, ensifentrine, is a dual inhibitor of the enzymes dipeptidyl peptidase I and neutrophil elastase, aimed at improving lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. By focusing on advancing its robust pipeline, Verona Pharma is positioned to make a meaningful impact in the respiratory therapeutic area, appealing to institutional investors seeking opportunities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Sector Name HEALTHCARE
Industry Name BIOTECHNOLOGY
Most Recent Quarter 6/30/2025
Next Earnings Date 11/11/2025

Stock Price History

Last Day Price 106.94
Price 4 Years Ago 6.72
Last Day Price Updated 10/8/2025 8:10:43 AM EST
Last Day Volume 1,871,959
Average Daily Volume 1,466,766
52-Week High 106.93
52-Week Low 31.09
Last Price to 52 Week Low 243.97%

Valuation Measures

Trailing PE N/A
Industry PE 22.22
Sector PE 41.70
5-Year Average PE -873.36
Free Cash Flow Ratio 20.77
Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio 14.45
Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio 30.25
Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter 10.71
Total Cash Per Share 5.15
Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter 3.24
Price to Book Ratio 33.01
Industry Price to Book Ratio 29.58
Sector Price to Book Ratio 32.02
Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months 40.98
Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months 44.16
Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months 20.22
Analyst Buy Ratings 1
Analyst Strong Buy Ratings 0

Share Statistics

Total Shares Outstanding 84,979,000
Market Capitalization 9,087,654,260
Institutional Ownership 92.22%

Dividends

Ex-Dividend Date N/A
Previous Dividend Amount 0.0000
Current Dividend Amount 0.0000
Total Years Dividend Increasing N/A
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate 0.00
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield 0.00%
Forward Annual Dividend Rate 0.00
Forward Annual Dividend Yield 0.00%
5-Year Dividend Payments Count 0
3-Year Average Dividend Yield 0.00%
5-Year Average Dividend Yield 0.00%
1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage 0.00%
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage 0.00%
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage 0.00%
All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio N/A

Income Statement

Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY 0.00%
Annual Earnings Growth -218.96%
Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months -1.04
Reported EPS Past Year -0.03
Reported EPS Prior Year -1.81
Net Income Twelve Trailing Months -81,187,000
Net Income Past Year -173,418,000
Net Income Prior Year -54,369,000
Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY 0.00%
5-Year Revenue Growth 609.54%
Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months 12.90%

Balance Sheet

Total Cash Most Recent Quarter 438,016,000
Total Cash Past Year 399,757,000
Total Cash Prior Year 271,772,000
Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter 195,582,000
Net Cash Position Past Year 279,416,000
Long Term Debt Past Year 120,341,000
Long Term Debt Prior Year 48,374,000
Total Debt Most Recent Quarter 242,434,000
Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year 0.63
Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter 0.53
Total Stockholder Equity Past Year 204,559,000
Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year 249,283,000
Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter 278,273,000

Free Cash Flow

Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months -73,606,013
Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months -0.87
Free Cash Flow Past Year -122,783,000
Free Cash Flow Prior Year -50,222,004

Options

Put/Call Ratio 0.00
Has Options False
Liquidity Rating

Technical Analysis

Yahoo Finance Chart Yahoo Finance Chart
MACD 0.00
MACD Signal 0.00
20-Day Bollinger Lower Band 0.00
20-Day Bollinger Middle Band 0.00
20-Day Bollinger Upper Band 0.00
Beta 0.05
RSI 0.00
50-Day SMA 0.00
150-Day SMA 0.00
200-Day SMA 0.00

System

Modified 10/7/2025 12:16:17 PM EST