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Axsome Therapeutics Inc (AXSM) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Axsome Therapeutics Inc stock (AXSM) is currently trading at $161.78. Axsome Therapeutics Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 12.72. Analyst consensus price target for AXSM is $222.47. WallStSmart rates AXSM as Sell.

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Axsome Therapeutics Inc

NASDAQHEALTHCARE
$161.78
$3.03 (1.91%)
52W$86.99
$191.50
Target$222.47+37.5%

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Smart Analysis

Axsome Therapeutics Inc (AXSM) · 8 metrics scored

Smart Score

28
out of 100
Grade: F
Avoid
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in revenue growth, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

Axsome Therapeutics Inc (AXSM) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
65.00%10/10

Revenue surging 65.00% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
75.79%10/10

75.79% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$8.12B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

AXSM Target Price
$222.47
28% Upside

Axsome Therapeutics Inc (AXSM) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 0.8/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-252.10%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-18.40%0/10

Losing money on operations

Profit MarginProfitability
-28.70%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Price/SalesValuation
12.722/10

Very expensive at 12.7x annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
90.882/10

Very expensive at 90.9x book value

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
333.33
Expensive
Price/Sales (TTM)
12.72
Premium
EV/Revenue
12.4
Premium

Axsome Therapeutics Inc (AXSM) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 28/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 0.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Revenue Growth, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 65.00%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (12.72), Price/Book (90.88) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -252.10%, Operating Margin at -18.40%, Profit Margin at -28.70%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -252.10% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 65.00% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

AXSM Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

AXSM's Price-to-Sales ratio of 12.72x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 75.86x (5th percentile). The current valuation is 97% below its historical high of 440.87x set in Dec 2022, and 3% above its historical low of 12.35x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~15.5x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Axsome Therapeutics Inc (AXSM) · HEALTHCAREBIOTECHNOLOGY

The Big Picture

Axsome Therapeutics Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 638M with 65% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -28.7% profit margin.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 65% YoY, reaching 638M. This pace significantly outperforms most BIOTECHNOLOGY peers.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -28.7% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -19M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can Axsome Therapeutics Inc maintain 65%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Sector dynamics: monitor BIOTECHNOLOGY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Axsome Therapeutics Inc.

Bottom Line

Axsome Therapeutics Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 65% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin -28.7% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Axsome Therapeutics Inc(AXSM)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

HEALTHCARE

Industry

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Country

USA

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, is dedicated to developing new therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.

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