Ascendis Pharma A/S, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, develops various prodrug therapies for unmet medical needs. The company develops TransCon human growth hormone, which is in Phase III clinical study in children to treat growth hormone deficiency; TransCon parathyroid hormone that is in Phase I clinical study for treating hypoparathyroidism; and TransCon C-type natriuretic peptide for the treatment of achondroplasia. It also has strategic collaborations with Sanofi to develop TransCon Peptides for the treatment of diabetes; and Genentech and Roche to develop TransCon anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a compound to support injection of anti-VEGF in ophthalmology. Ascendis Pharma A/S was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorMedical
SymbolNASDAQ:ASND
CUSIPN/A
Phone45-7022-2244
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio9.87
Quick Ratio9.87
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-15.49
Forward P/E Ratio-15.89
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.80 million
Price / Sales1,559.00
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$5.82 per share
Price / Book11.52
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($4.33)
Net Income$-140,040,000.00
Net Margins-17,641.85%
Return on Equity-49.69%
Return on Assets-45.56%
Miscellaneous
Employees137
Outstanding Shares41,840,000
Market Cap$2.78 billion
Ascendis Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ASND) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ascendis Pharma A/S's stock symbol?
Ascendis Pharma A/S trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ASND."
How were Ascendis Pharma A/S's earnings last quarter?
Ascendis Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ASND) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 29th. The biotechnology company reported ($0.66) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($1.03) by $0.37. The biotechnology company had revenue of $0.02 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $0.16 million. Ascendis Pharma A/S had a negative net margin of 17,641.85% and a negative return on equity of 49.69%. View Ascendis Pharma A/S's Earnings History.
When is Ascendis Pharma A/S's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for ASND?
9 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for Ascendis Pharma A/S's stock. Their forecasts range from $60.00 to $88.00. On average, they expect Ascendis Pharma A/S's stock price to reach $77.25 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Ascendis Pharma A/S.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Ascendis Pharma A/S?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ascendis Pharma A/S in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 8 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Ascendis Pharma A/S.
Who are some of Ascendis Pharma A/S's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Ascendis Pharma A/S include Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR), Genmab A/S (GNMSF), Perrigo (PRGO), Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ), Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY), Beigene (BGNE), Bausch Health Companies (BHC), Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX), Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX), SAGE Therapeutics (SAGE), Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS), Alkermes (ALKS), Catalent (CTLT) and Dr.Reddy's Laboratories (RDY).
Who are Ascendis Pharma A/S's key executives?
Ascendis Pharma A/S's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Michael Wolff Jensen, Chairman, Sr. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 47)
- Mr. Jan Møller Mikkelsen, Pres, CEO, Member of Exec. Board & Exec. Director (Age 58)
- Mr. Scott T. Smith, CFO, Sr. VP & Member of Exec. Board (Age 44)
- Mr. Peter Rasmussen, VP of Fin. & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 49)
- Dr. Harald Rau, Sr. VP & Chief Scientific Officer (Age 48)
When did Ascendis Pharma A/S IPO?
(ASND) raised $85 million in an IPO on Wednesday, January 28th 2015. The company issued 5,000,000 shares at a price of $16.00-$18.00 per share. BofA Merrill Lynch and Leerink Partners served as the underwriters for the IPO and Wells Fargo Securities was co-manager.
Who are Ascendis Pharma A/S's major shareholders?
Ascendis Pharma A/S's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Orbimed Advisors LLC (10.63%), FMR LLC (8.04%), Millennium Management LLC (1.37%), VHCP Management II LLC (1.21%), BlackRock Inc. (1.06%) and Acuta Capital Partners LLC (0.75%).
Which institutional investors are selling Ascendis Pharma A/S stock?
ASND stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, Acuta Capital Partners LLC, Millennium Management LLC, VHCP Management II LLC, California Public Employees Retirement System, Alps Advisors Inc., DAFNA Capital Management LLC and Aperio Group LLC.
Which institutional investors are buying Ascendis Pharma A/S stock?
ASND stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Orbimed Advisors LLC, Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, Renaissance Technologies LLC, BlackRock Inc., Bank of America Corp DE, SG Americas Securities LLC, TD Asset Management Inc. and Quantitative Systematic Strategies LLC.
How do I buy shares of Ascendis Pharma A/S?
Shares of ASND can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Ascendis Pharma A/S's stock price today?
One share of ASND stock can currently be purchased for approximately $67.07.
How big of a company is Ascendis Pharma A/S?
Ascendis Pharma A/S has a market capitalization of $2.78 billion and generates $1.80 million in revenue each year. The biotechnology company earns $-140,040,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($4.33) on an earnings per share basis. Ascendis Pharma A/S employs 137 workers across the globe.
What is Ascendis Pharma A/S's official website?
How can I contact Ascendis Pharma A/S?
Ascendis Pharma A/S's mailing address is TUBORG BOULEVARD 5, HELLERUP G7, 2900. The biotechnology company can be reached via phone at 45-7022-2244 or via email at [email protected]
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