UTHR:NASDAQUnited Therapeutics Corporation Analysis
Data as of 2026-08-02 - not real-time
$517.71
Latest Price
5/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
United Therapeutics is trading just above its short‑term moving average while sitting below the longer‑term average, leaving the price in a neutral zone. The 14‑day RSI is in the lower‑mid range and the MACD histogram remains negative, suggesting modest downside pressure but no acute sell signal. Beta is exceptionally low, and 30‑day volatility is moderate, which tempers overall market risk. On the fundamentals side, the company posts ultra‑high gross and operating margins, a strong return on equity, and carries no debt while sitting on a sizable cash pile. The trailing P/E sits well below the industry average and the forward P/E contracts further, indicating earnings are expected to accelerate. A discounted cash‑flow model points to a valuation gap that favors the upside, and analyst consensus remains a buy. Recent material news – the acquisition of Thymmune Therapeutics, FDA pre‑market approval for the LungFX device, and continued pipeline progress – have reinforced investor confidence and helped the stock out‑perform the sector YTD. Together, the technical backdrop, solid balance sheet, and pipeline catalysts create a compelling case for continued upside, especially as the company targets a billion‑dollar quarterly revenue run‑rate by 2027.
Given the low beta, increasing volume, and strong cash generation, liquidity risk is muted, but the biotech space carries inherent regulatory and sector‑specific risks that investors should monitor.
Given the low beta, increasing volume, and strong cash generation, liquidity risk is muted, but the biotech space carries inherent regulatory and sector‑specific risks that investors should monitor.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Price near technical support with modest downside bias
- Recent acquisition expanding regenerative‑therapy pipeline
- Increasing trading volume indicating growing interest
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Forward earnings estimate outpacing current valuation
- FDA clearance for LungFX broadening product portfolio
- Strong cash generation supporting R&D and potential acquisitions
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 9/10
Key Factors
- High‑margin specialty drug franchise delivering consistent profitability
- Ambitious organ‑xenotransplant and regenerative‑medicine roadmap
- Zero‑debt balance sheet providing financial flexibility
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth-1.60%
Profit Margin40.62%
P/E Ratio19.1
ROE20.26%
ROA12.62%
P/B Ratio3.7
Op. Cash Flow$1.6B
Free Cash Flow$566.4M
Industry P/E29.2
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI36.6
Support$514.34
Resistance$563.70
MA 20$534.68
MA 50$544.38
MA 200$514.39
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index92.88
Valuation
Fair Value$189.01
Target Price$663.23
Upside/Downside28.11%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend
Risk Assessment
Beta0.09
Volatility20.46%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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