Stock Analysis on Net

Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since November 7, 2024.

Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2018

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Calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Moderna Inc. Annual Report.

Share Price Trend
The share price demonstrated a significant upward trajectory from March 2019 through February 2021, rising from $19.97 to a peak of $154.81. This growth was followed by a slight decline to $151.33 in February 2022 and then a gradual decrease to $139.26 by February 2023. By February 2024, the share price had decreased further to $96.46. The overall pattern indicates strong initial market confidence followed by a notable correction in the subsequent two years.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) Analysis
EPS values were negative from March 2019 through February 2021, with a downward trend reaching its lowest at -$1.87 in February 2021. A dramatic positive shift occurred in February 2022 when EPS sharply turned positive to $30.29. This positive trend declined to $21.64 in February 2023 and subsequently reversed into a negative figure of -$12.34 in February 2024. The EPS data suggests a volatile earnings performance with a temporary period of strong profitability followed by a significant downturn.
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio Evaluation
P/E ratios are available only for February 2022 and February 2023, standing at 5 and 6.43 respectively. These low P/E values relative to typical market standards could reflect the company’s earnings situation during those years, consistent with the strong positive EPS followed by a decline. The absence of P/E data for other periods likely correlates with negative EPS values in those years, where the ratio is not typically calculated or reported.
Overall Financial Insights
The data illustrates a period marked by significant fluctuations in both market valuation and profitability. Initial losses were succeeded by a strong earnings recovery, which positively influenced the share price and P/E ratios temporarily. However, the subsequent reversal in profitability and share price points to potential challenges or market adjustments in the most recent fiscal year. The volatility in EPS and share price highlights the need for close monitoring of underlying operational and market factors driving these changes.

Comparison to Competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Health Care)

Moderna Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (health care)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).