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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BCRX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US09058V1035
CUSIP
09058V103
IPO Date
Mar 3, 1994

Highlights

Market Cap
$2.09B
Enterprise Value
$2.01B
EPS (TTM)
$1.20
PE Ratio
7.93
Total Revenue (TTM)
$874.84M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$855.43M
EBITDA (TTM)
$345.49M
Year Range
$6.00 - $11.31
Target Price
$14.40
ROA (TTM)
51.32%
ROE (TTM)
-221.45%

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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BCRX) has returned 22.05% so far this year and 26.93% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, BCRX has achieved an annualized return of 12.90%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

1D
0.74%
1M
8.80%
YTD
22.05%
6M
25.43%
1Y
26.93%
3Y*
4.51%
5Y*
-0.88%
10Y*
12.90%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 4, 1994, BCRX's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +2.79%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.1 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Jul 2013 with a return of +183.9%, while the worst month was Feb 2016 at -71.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, BCRX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 27, 2009 with a return of +75.6%, while the worst single day was Feb 8, 2016 at -71.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-15.64%32.98%8.80%22.05%
20255.05%8.99%-12.89%18.00%21.47%-16.65%-9.15%2.09%-8.66%-3.56%-1.91%8.64%3.72%
2024-11.52%6.23%-9.77%-18.70%56.42%-4.33%17.80%19.37%-12.54%5.39%-6.37%0.27%25.54%
2023-8.10%-16.11%-5.76%-8.75%8.67%-14.87%4.97%-3.79%-0.42%-22.46%7.10%1.87%-47.82%
202211.55%7.51%-2.11%-42.87%0.22%13.64%4.16%26.13%-9.35%5.95%0.07%-14.07%-17.11%
202114.36%26.53%-5.66%14.41%35.54%0.25%1.96%-1.24%-9.74%3.90%-19.22%14.84%85.91%

Benchmark Metrics

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 28.18%, beta of 1.11, and R² of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 07, 1994.

  • This stock participated in 143.91% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 117.90% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.06 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
28.18%
Beta
1.11
0.06
Upside Capture
117.90%
Downside Capture
143.91%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BCRX ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


BCRX Risk / Return Rank: 5656
Overall Rank
BCRX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6060
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BCRX Sortino Ratio Rank: 6262
Sortino Ratio Rank
BCRX Omega Ratio Rank: 5656
Omega Ratio Rank
BCRX Calmar Ratio Rank: 5252
Calmar Ratio Rank
BCRX Martin Ratio Rank: 4949
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BCRX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


BCRXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.53

0.90

-0.36

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.29

1.39

-0.10

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.14

1.21

-0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.48

1.40

-0.92

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.77

6.61

-5.84

Explore BCRX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was 97.74%, occurring on Jul 3, 2002. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. drawdown is 71.26%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-97.74%Aug 28, 2000462Jul 3, 2002
-75.98%Jun 20, 1996581Oct 7, 1998212Aug 11, 1999793
-50.76%Mar 9, 200028Apr 17, 200074Aug 2, 2000102
-47.17%Mar 11, 199428Apr 20, 1994225Mar 13, 1995253
-40.8%Jun 19, 19952Jun 20, 1995211Apr 19, 1996213

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for BCRX, comparing it with other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, BCRX has a P/E ratio of 7.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BCRX relative to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, BCRX has a P/S ratio of 2.4. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items