Ardelyx (ARDX) Competitors

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ARDX vs. RGC, COGT, BLTE, SRRK, and APGE

Should you buy Ardelyx stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Ardelyx with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Ardelyx include Regencell Bioscience (RGC), Cogent Biosciences (COGT), Belite Bio (BLTE), Scholar Rock (SRRK), and Apogee Therapeutics (APGE). These companies are all part of the "pharmaceutical products" industry.

How does Ardelyx compare to Regencell Bioscience?

Regencell Bioscience (NASDAQ:RGC) and Ardelyx (NASDAQ:ARDX) are both pharmaceutical products companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings and dividends.

Ardelyx has a consensus target price of $15.73, suggesting a potential upside of 154.49%. Given Ardelyx's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ardelyx is more favorable than Regencell Bioscience.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Regencell Bioscience
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Ardelyx
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91

In the previous week, Regencell Bioscience had 20 more articles in the media than Ardelyx. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Regencell Bioscience and 2 mentions for Ardelyx. Ardelyx's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Regencell Bioscience's score of 0.03 indicating that Ardelyx is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Regencell Bioscience
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
20 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Ardelyx
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Regencell Bioscience has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Ardelyx.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Regencell BioscienceN/AN/A-$3.58MN/AN/A
Ardelyx$407.32M3.75-$61.60M-$0.23N/A

Regencell Bioscience has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ardelyx's net margin of -13.58%. Regencell Bioscience's return on equity of 0.00% beat Ardelyx's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Regencell BioscienceN/A N/A N/A
Ardelyx -13.58%-38.11%-11.85%

0.1% of Regencell Bioscience shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.9% of Ardelyx shares are held by institutional investors. 5.3% of Ardelyx shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Regencell Bioscience has a beta of 1.65, indicating that its share price is 65% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ardelyx has a beta of 0.58, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Ardelyx beats Regencell Bioscience on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ardelyx compare to Cogent Biosciences?

Ardelyx (NASDAQ:ARDX) and Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ:COGT) are both medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Ardelyx has higher revenue and earnings than Cogent Biosciences. Ardelyx is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cogent Biosciences, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ardelyx$407.32M3.75-$61.60M-$0.23N/A
Cogent BiosciencesN/AN/A-$328.94M-$2.17N/A

Ardelyx has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cogent Biosciences has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market.

Ardelyx currently has a consensus target price of $15.73, suggesting a potential upside of 154.49%. Cogent Biosciences has a consensus target price of $43.73, suggesting a potential upside of 20.43%. Given Ardelyx's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Ardelyx is more favorable than Cogent Biosciences.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ardelyx
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91
Cogent Biosciences
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

In the previous week, Ardelyx and Ardelyx both had 2 articles in the media. Ardelyx's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Cogent Biosciences' score of 0.36 indicating that Ardelyx is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ardelyx
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cogent Biosciences
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

58.9% of Ardelyx shares are held by institutional investors. 5.3% of Ardelyx shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.6% of Cogent Biosciences shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Cogent Biosciences has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ardelyx's net margin of -13.58%. Ardelyx's return on equity of -38.11% beat Cogent Biosciences' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ardelyx-13.58% -38.11% -11.85%
Cogent Biosciences N/A -104.27%-54.64%

Summary

Ardelyx beats Cogent Biosciences on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ardelyx compare to Belite Bio?

Ardelyx (NASDAQ:ARDX) and Belite Bio (NASDAQ:BLTE) are both medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and profitability.

58.9% of Ardelyx shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.5% of Belite Bio shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.3% of Ardelyx shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.3% of Belite Bio shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Ardelyx presently has a consensus price target of $15.73, suggesting a potential upside of 154.49%. Belite Bio has a consensus price target of $203.00, suggesting a potential upside of 39.91%. Given Ardelyx's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Ardelyx is more favorable than Belite Bio.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ardelyx
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91
Belite Bio
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

In the previous week, Belite Bio had 3 more articles in the media than Ardelyx. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Belite Bio and 2 mentions for Ardelyx. Ardelyx's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Belite Bio's score of -0.54 indicating that Ardelyx is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ardelyx
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Belite Bio
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative

Ardelyx has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Belite Bio has a beta of -1.24, suggesting that its share price is 224% less volatile than the broader market.

Belite Bio has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ardelyx's net margin of -13.58%. Belite Bio's return on equity of -13.14% beat Ardelyx's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ardelyx-13.58% -38.11% -11.85%
Belite Bio N/A -13.14%-12.88%

Ardelyx has higher revenue and earnings than Belite Bio. Belite Bio is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ardelyx, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ardelyx$407.32M3.75-$61.60M-$0.23N/A
Belite BioN/AN/A-$77.61M-$2.53N/A

Summary

Ardelyx beats Belite Bio on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ardelyx compare to Scholar Rock?

Ardelyx (NASDAQ:ARDX) and Scholar Rock (NASDAQ:SRRK) are both medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation and profitability.

Ardelyx presently has a consensus price target of $15.73, suggesting a potential upside of 154.49%. Scholar Rock has a consensus price target of $56.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.23%. Given Ardelyx's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Ardelyx is more favorable than Scholar Rock.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ardelyx
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91
Scholar Rock
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.12

58.9% of Ardelyx shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.1% of Scholar Rock shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.3% of Ardelyx shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.3% of Scholar Rock shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Ardelyx has higher revenue and earnings than Scholar Rock. Ardelyx is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Scholar Rock, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ardelyx$407.32M3.75-$61.60M-$0.23N/A
Scholar RockN/AN/A-$377.94M-$3.59N/A

In the previous week, Scholar Rock had 3 more articles in the media than Ardelyx. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Scholar Rock and 2 mentions for Ardelyx. Scholar Rock's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat Ardelyx's score of 1.04 indicating that Scholar Rock is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ardelyx
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Scholar Rock
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Ardelyx has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Scholar Rock has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Scholar Rock has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ardelyx's net margin of -13.58%. Ardelyx's return on equity of -38.11% beat Scholar Rock's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ardelyx-13.58% -38.11% -11.85%
Scholar Rock N/A -163.52%-96.67%

Summary

Scholar Rock beats Ardelyx on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ardelyx compare to Apogee Therapeutics?

Apogee Therapeutics (NASDAQ:APGE) and Ardelyx (NASDAQ:ARDX) are both medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Ardelyx has higher revenue and earnings than Apogee Therapeutics. Apogee Therapeutics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ardelyx, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Apogee TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$255.84M-$4.33N/A
Ardelyx$407.32M3.75-$61.60M-$0.23N/A

79.0% of Apogee Therapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.9% of Ardelyx shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.3% of Apogee Therapeutics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Ardelyx shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Apogee Therapeutics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ardelyx's net margin of -13.58%. Apogee Therapeutics' return on equity of -32.64% beat Ardelyx's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Apogee TherapeuticsN/A -32.64% -31.25%
Ardelyx -13.58%-38.11%-11.85%

Apogee Therapeutics currently has a consensus target price of $119.67, indicating a potential downside of 9.94%. Ardelyx has a consensus target price of $15.73, indicating a potential upside of 154.49%. Given Ardelyx's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ardelyx is more favorable than Apogee Therapeutics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Apogee Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30
Ardelyx
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91

Apogee Therapeutics has a beta of 0.62, suggesting that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ardelyx has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Apogee Therapeutics had 32 more articles in the media than Ardelyx. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Apogee Therapeutics and 2 mentions for Ardelyx. Ardelyx's average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Apogee Therapeutics' score of 0.61 indicating that Ardelyx is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Apogee Therapeutics
12 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ardelyx
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Ardelyx beats Apogee Therapeutics on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ARDX vs. The Competition

MetricArdelyxMED IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.57B$2.97B$6.45B$12.39B
Dividend YieldN/A1.80%2.69%5.83%
P/E Ratio-26.8718.4324.9223.98
Price / Sales3.75327.41528.23109.07
Price / CashN/A56.3144.8254.51
Price / Book8.964.1110.796.50
Net Income-$61.60M$64.45M$3.56B$336.88M
7 Day Performance5.82%1.41%1.00%-0.14%
1 Month Performance1.15%1.04%0.42%0.77%
1 Year Performance67.93%23.88%29.70%28.49%

Ardelyx Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ARDX
Ardelyx
2.6476 of 5 stars
$6.18
-3.0%
$15.73
+154.5%
+70.2%$1.57B$407.32MN/A90
RGC
Regencell Bioscience
0.3967 of 5 stars
$10.51
-12.5%
N/A-53.2%$5.94BN/AN/A10
COGT
Cogent Biosciences
2.049 of 5 stars
$35.84
+3.8%
$43.73
+22.0%
+400.1%$5.90BN/AN/A80
BLTE
Belite Bio
3.0283 of 5 stars
$147.07
+0.7%
$203.00
+38.0%
+135.9%$5.86BN/AN/A10
SRRK
Scholar Rock
2.1061 of 5 stars
$49.19
+3.9%
$56.00
+13.8%
+54.1%$5.67BN/AN/A140

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