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CDXS vs. RIGL, ACHV, IRWD, MYGN, and VSTM

Should you buy Codexis stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Codexis 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 Codexis include Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL), Achieve Life Sciences (ACHV), Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD), Myriad Genetics (MYGN), and Verastem (VSTM). These companies are all part of the "biotechnology" industry.

How does Codexis compare to Rigel Pharmaceuticals?

Rigel Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RIGL) and Codexis (NASDAQ:CDXS) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and dividends.

Rigel Pharmaceuticals presently has a consensus target price of $54.50, indicating a potential upside of 41.56%. Codexis has a consensus target price of $5.00, indicating a potential upside of 233.33%. Given Codexis' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Codexis is more favorable than Rigel Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Codexis
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

66.2% of Rigel Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.5% of Codexis shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.5% of Rigel Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Codexis shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Codexis had 5 more articles in the media than Rigel Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Codexis and 4 mentions for Rigel Pharmaceuticals. Rigel Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Codexis' score of 0.80 indicating that Rigel Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Codexis
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 121.50% compared to Codexis' net margin of -40.97%. Rigel Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of 47.99% beat Codexis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rigel Pharmaceuticals121.50% 47.99% 32.40%
Codexis -40.97%-68.09%-23.72%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rigel Pharmaceuticals$299.77M2.38$367.02M$18.722.06
Codexis$78.09M1.75-$43.97M-$0.37N/A

Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.14, indicating that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Codexis has a beta of 2.5, indicating that its stock price is 150% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Rigel Pharmaceuticals beats Codexis on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Codexis compare to Achieve Life Sciences?

Achieve Life Sciences (NASDAQ:ACHV) and Codexis (NASDAQ:CDXS) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Codexis has higher revenue and earnings than Achieve Life Sciences. Achieve Life Sciences is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Codexis, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Achieve Life SciencesN/AN/A-$54.65M-$1.12N/A
Codexis$78.09M1.75-$43.97M-$0.37N/A

In the previous week, Codexis had 7 more articles in the media than Achieve Life Sciences. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Codexis and 2 mentions for Achieve Life Sciences. Achieve Life Sciences' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Codexis' score of 0.80 indicating that Achieve Life Sciences is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Achieve Life Sciences
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Codexis
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Achieve Life Sciences has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Codexis' net margin of -40.97%. Codexis' return on equity of -68.09% beat Achieve Life Sciences' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Achieve Life SciencesN/A -193.49% -111.88%
Codexis -40.97%-68.09%-23.72%

33.5% of Achieve Life Sciences shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.5% of Codexis shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Achieve Life Sciences shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Codexis 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.

Achieve Life Sciences presently has a consensus price target of $16.00, indicating a potential upside of 158.90%. Codexis has a consensus price target of $5.00, indicating a potential upside of 233.33%. Given Codexis' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Codexis is more favorable than Achieve Life Sciences.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Achieve Life Sciences
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Codexis
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Achieve Life Sciences has a beta of 2.21, meaning that its stock price is 121% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Codexis has a beta of 2.5, meaning that its stock price is 150% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Codexis beats Achieve Life Sciences on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Codexis compare to Ironwood Pharmaceuticals?

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:IRWD) and Codexis (NASDAQ:CDXS) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and earnings.

In the previous week, Codexis had 6 more articles in the media than Ironwood Pharmaceuticals. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Codexis and 3 mentions for Ironwood Pharmaceuticals. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 1.59 beat Codexis' score of 0.80 indicating that Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Codexis
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

78.5% of Codexis shares are held by institutional investors. 9.3% of Ironwood Pharmaceuticals shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Codexis shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals$296.15M2.09$24.02M$0.606.33
Codexis$78.09M1.75-$43.97M-$0.37N/A

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 0.2, meaning that its stock price is 80% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Codexis has a beta of 2.5, meaning that its stock price is 150% more volatile than the broader market.

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals currently has a consensus target price of $6.23, suggesting a potential upside of 64.04%. Codexis has a consensus target price of $5.00, suggesting a potential upside of 233.33%. Given Codexis' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Codexis is more favorable than Ironwood Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Codexis
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 28.26% compared to Codexis' net margin of -40.97%. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of -39.65% beat Codexis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals28.26% -39.65% 26.54%
Codexis -40.97%-68.09%-23.72%

Summary

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals beats Codexis on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Codexis compare to Myriad Genetics?

Codexis (NASDAQ:CDXS) and Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ:MYGN) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Codexis has a beta of 2.5, meaning that its share price is 150% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Myriad Genetics has a beta of 1.64, meaning that its share price is 64% more volatile than the broader market.

78.5% of Codexis shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.0% of Myriad Genetics shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of Codexis shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Myriad Genetics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Codexis has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Myriad Genetics. Codexis is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Myriad Genetics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Codexis$78.09M1.75-$43.97M-$0.37N/A
Myriad Genetics$824.50M0.61-$365.90M-$4.30N/A

Codexis has a net margin of -40.97% compared to Myriad Genetics' net margin of -48.24%. Myriad Genetics' return on equity of -8.51% beat Codexis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Codexis-40.97% -68.09% -23.72%
Myriad Genetics -48.24%-8.51%-4.48%

Codexis presently has a consensus target price of $5.00, indicating a potential upside of 233.33%. Myriad Genetics has a consensus target price of $6.50, indicating a potential upside of 22.18%. Given Codexis' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Codexis is more favorable than Myriad Genetics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Codexis
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Myriad Genetics
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Codexis had 3 more articles in the media than Myriad Genetics. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Codexis and 6 mentions for Myriad Genetics. Myriad Genetics' average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Codexis' score of 0.80 indicating that Myriad Genetics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Codexis
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Myriad Genetics
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Codexis beats Myriad Genetics on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Codexis compare to Verastem?

Codexis (NASDAQ:CDXS) and Verastem (NASDAQ:VSTM) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Codexis has a beta of 2.5, suggesting that its share price is 150% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Verastem has a beta of 0.29, suggesting that its share price is 71% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Codexis had 1 more articles in the media than Verastem. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Codexis and 8 mentions for Verastem. Codexis' average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Verastem's score of 0.60 indicating that Codexis is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Codexis
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Verastem
1 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Codexis$78.09M1.75-$43.97M-$0.37N/A
Verastem$30.91M17.71-$209.47M-$2.70N/A

Codexis currently has a consensus target price of $5.00, suggesting a potential upside of 233.33%. Verastem has a consensus target price of $14.40, suggesting a potential upside of 131.14%. Given Codexis' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Codexis is more favorable than Verastem.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Codexis
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Verastem
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91

Codexis has a net margin of -40.97% compared to Verastem's net margin of -391.17%. Codexis' return on equity of -68.09% beat Verastem's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Codexis-40.97% -68.09% -23.72%
Verastem -391.17%-486.40%-91.56%

78.5% of Codexis shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.4% of Verastem shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of Codexis shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Verastem shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Codexis beats Verastem on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CDXS vs. The Competition

MetricCodexisMED IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$136.35M$3.71B$7.04B$12.13B
Dividend YieldN/A2.18%2.67%9.43%
P/E Ratio-4.0522.0827.3023.78
Price / Sales1.75162.32512.9689.18
Price / CashN/A59.5126.3946.66
Price / Book2.687.9310.276.10
Net Income-$43.97M$23.81M$3.60B$336.45M
7 Day Performance-31.82%-3.95%-1.80%-2.14%
1 Month Performance-37.24%-4.65%-2.67%-3.32%
1 Year Performance-50.66%32.78%18.21%13.49%

Codexis Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CDXS
Codexis
2.3502 of 5 stars
$1.50
-3.2%
$5.00
+233.3%
-50.2%$136.35M$78.09MN/A250
RIGL
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
4.249 of 5 stars
$36.82
-2.6%
$54.50
+48.0%
+85.4%$699.38M$294.28M1.97160
ACHV
Achieve Life Sciences
2.577 of 5 stars
$6.17
-2.2%
$16.00
+159.3%
+130.6%$647.78MN/AN/A20
IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
3.1964 of 5 stars
$3.79
-2.3%
$6.23
+64.5%
+379.0%$632.67M$296.15M6.32220
MYGN
Myriad Genetics
2.8711 of 5 stars
$5.70
+0.7%
$6.50
+14.0%
+22.5%$534.58M$824.50MN/A2,700

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This page (NASDAQ:CDXS) was last updated on 7/28/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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