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Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc (ENTA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc stock (ENTA) is currently trading at $12.08. Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.42. Analyst consensus price target for ENTA is $20.50. WallStSmart rates ENTA as Sell.

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ENTA

Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc

NASDAQHEALTHCARE
$12.08
$0.57 (-4.51%)
52W$4.09
$17.15
Target$20.50+69.7%

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Smart Analysis

Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc (ENTA) · 9 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 institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc (ENTA) Key Strengths (1)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
Institutional Own.Quality
91.53%10/10

91.53% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Supporting Valuation Data

ENTA Target Price
$20.5
52% Upside

Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc (ENTA) Areas to Watch (8)

Avg Score: 2.4/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-60.00%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-60.50%0/10

Losing money on operations

EPS GrowthGrowth
-66.20%0/10

Earnings declining -66.20%, profits shrinking

Profit MarginProfitability
-106.80%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Price/SalesValuation
5.424/10

Premium valuation at 5.4x annual revenue

Revenue GrowthGrowth
9.80%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 9.80%

Market CapQuality
$363M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Price/BookValuation
2.876/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
5.42
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Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc (ENTA) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 28/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 1 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 2.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own..

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (5.42), Price/Book (2.87) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 9.80%, EPS Growth at -66.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -60.00%, Operating Margin at -60.50%, Profit Margin at -106.80%.

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 -60.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 9.80% needing to reaccelerate.

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.

ENTA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

ENTA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.42x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 13.23x (21th percentile). The current valuation is 87% below its historical high of 40.66x set in Jun 2014, and 147% above its historical low of 2.19x in Jan 2025. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~2.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc (ENTA) · HEALTHCAREBIOTECHNOLOGY

The Big Picture

Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 67M with 10% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -106.8% profit margin.

Key Findings

Heavy R&D Investment

Spending 31% of revenue (21M) on R&D, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and future growth.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -106.8% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -12M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

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

Bottom Line

Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

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 Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc(ENTA)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

HEALTHCARE

Industry

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Country

USA

Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company, discovers and develops small molecule drugs for the treatment of viral infections and liver diseases. The company is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts.