BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

BCRX Details
 
BCRX Commences Study on Galidesivir for COVID-19 Virus:  BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCRX) is one of the leaders in the use of crystallography and structure-based drug design for the advancement of innovative therapeutics to cure cancer, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, and viral infections. On 9 April 2020, BCRX stated that it has begun registration in a clinical study to gauge the wellbeing, safety and clinical as well as antiviral effects of Galidesivir in patients with COVID-19 disease. The trial was financed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Notably, the company is set to report its 1QFY20 results on 6 May 2020.
 
Other Recent Update: In another update, the company stated that it has appointed Anthony Doyle as its new senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO).
 
4QFY19 Key Highlights for the Period Ended 31 December 2019: During the quarter, the company reported total revenues of $39.7 million, up from $2.7 million in the year-ago period. The increase was due to $20.1 million upfront payment from Torii to curb the HAE attacks, and $13.9 million of RAPIVAB® product sales. Research and development (R&D) expenses stood at $26.8 million, up from $23.4 million reported in the year-ago period, on the back of higher spending and other preclinical development initiatives. Net loss for the quarter stood at $2.6 million, as compared to a net loss of $27.4 million, reported in the year-ago period. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased from $4.5 million reported in the year-ago period to $10.5 million, due to higher spending.
 

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Balance Sheet Position: At the end of 31 December 2019, cashand investments stood at $137.8 million, indicating a rise from $128.4 million at the end of December 31, 2018. Total assets at the end of the period amounted to $175.3 million. During the quarter, cash used in operations amounted to $33.5 million.
 
Outlook for FY20: For FY20, the company expects net cash used in operating activities to be between $125 to $150 million. BCRX further expects operating expenses to be between $135 to $160 million, which eliminates equity-based compensation expense. Further, the company expects approval and launch of oral, once daily berotralstat in Japan in the second half of 2020. The company is receiving positive response from both HAE patients and physicians about the accessibility of oral medicines to handle and treat their disease.
 
Stock Recommendation: The stock of BCRX closed at $3.34 with a market capitalization of $515 million. The stock made a 52-week low and high of $1.38 and $8.15 and is currently trading at the lower band of the range. The stock of the company has run up 12.46% in the last three months and 74.87% in the last one month.The companyhas witnessed a substantial rise in its share price in the last couple of months, due to its ongoing efforts associated with the clinical trialsto curb theCOVID-19 impact.Notably, the company’s debt to equity ratio stood at 2.09x in FY19, higher than the D/E ratio of 1.26x in FY18. On the valuation front, the stock is trading at an EV/Sales multiple of 10.4x as compared to the industry median of 6x on TTM (Trailing Twelve Months) basis. Considering the latest results, valuation on TTM basis, and current trading levels, we have a watch stance on the stock at the closing price of $3.34, down 5.92% as on 28 April 2020.
 
 
 
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