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Viking Therapeutics Inc(VKTX)
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Reward36Moderate
Risk49Moderate
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VKTX
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Viking Therapeutics Inc | Healthcare
Capital Destroyer
Market Cap:3.91Bn
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Reward Rating
36
Moderate
Bottom 5% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
49
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $92.72.

What is Viking Therapeutics Inc?

, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders.

VKTX · Verdict

Limited reward · moderate risk

VKTX stands out on balance sheet and volatility, but watch the cash flow signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

VKTX · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Balance sheet76/100

    Current ratio 9.33

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

Watchouts 3

  • Cash flow5/100

    Weak vs peers

  • Profitability10/100

    -47% return on equity

  • Growth31/100

    Earnings +73.5% CAGR

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Viking Therapeutics Inc?

, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. Its lead drug candidate is VK2809, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the thyroid hormone receptor beta (TRß), which is in Phase IIb clinical trials to treat patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, as well as NAFLD. The company is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Healthcare sector, with a market capitalisation of 3.91B.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Moderate (36)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including valuation and momentum. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorHealthcare
Market Cap3.91B
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High43.15
52 Week Low18.92
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date4/29/2015
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding116M
No. of Employees53
IndustryBiotechnology
ExchangeNASDAQ
Beta0.767
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.vikingtherapeutics.com
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