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Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc (AUPH)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: AUPH (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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6 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $10

1 Year Target Price $10

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$10Target price
Low$5.2
Current$8.47
high$10.67

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -26.74%
Avg. Invested days 38
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.17B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 32
1Y Target Price 10
Price to earnings Ratio 32
1Y Target Price 10
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 1.16
52 Weeks Range 5.20 - 10.67
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 5.20 - 10.67
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.27

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
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Profitability

Profit Margin 16.11%
Operating Margin (TTM) 37.43%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.2%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.23%

Valuation

Trailing PE 32
Forward PE 15.15
Enterprise Value 929608083
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.72
Enterprise Value 929608083
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.72
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.76
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.11
Shares Outstanding 135104000
Shares Floating 131179522
Shares Outstanding 135104000
Shares Floating 131179522
Percent Insiders 9.84
Percent Institutions 47.38

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 10
Buy 2
Strong Buy 3
Buy 2
Strong Buy 3
Hold 1
Sell -
Strong Sell -
Strong Sell -

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Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies to treat autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2006, its significant milestone is the FDA approval of LUPKYNISu00ae for lupus nephritis.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Lupus Nephritis: Focused on developing and commercializing LUPKYNISu00ae (voclosporin) for the treatment of lupus nephritis (LN).

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Peter Greenleaf is the President and CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates through various departments including research, development, commercial, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • LUPKYNISu00ae (voclosporin): LUPKYNISu00ae is an oral calcineurin inhibitor approved for the treatment of adult patients with active lupus nephritis. Market share is still developing. Competitors include cyclophosphamide and mycophenolate mofetil, as well as other immunosuppressants.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The autoimmune disease treatment market is growing, driven by increasing prevalence and unmet medical needs. Biopharmaceutical companies are investing heavily in research and development of novel therapies.

Positioning

Aurinia is a key player in the lupus nephritis treatment market with LUPKYNISu00ae. Its competitive advantage lies in its specific mechanism of action and proven efficacy.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The Lupus Nephritis Market is estimated at $1.5 Billion and growing, Aurinia's positioning relies on capturing a significant share of this underserved population

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • FDA-approved product (LUPKYNIS)
  • Strong clinical data supporting LUPKYNIS
  • Experienced management team
  • Focused on a specific disease area (lupus nephritis)

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on a single product (LUPKYNIS)
  • Relatively small company compared to larger pharmaceutical players
  • High operating expenses related to commercialization
  • Requires a partner for global commercialization

Opportunities

  • Expansion of LUPKYNIS label to other indications
  • Partnerships for global commercialization
  • Acquisition by a larger pharmaceutical company
  • Development of new therapies for autoimmune diseases

Threats

  • Competition from existing and emerging therapies
  • Regulatory challenges
  • Pricing and reimbursement pressures
  • Patent expirations

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BMY
  • GSK
  • HLX

Competitive Landscape

Aurinia's advantage is LUPKYNIS specificity for LN, but faces competition from broader immunosuppressants and larger companies with more resources.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth depends on revenue from LUPKYNIS sales and partnerships.

Future Projections: Analyst projections depend on LUPKYNIS market penetration and pipeline progress.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding commercialization efforts and exploring new indications for LUPKYNIS.

Summary

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals is a growing biopharmaceutical company with a key product in LUPKYNIS for lupus nephritis. Its reliance on a single product makes it somewhat vulnerable, but there is potential for future growth. They have an experienced management team, but must deal with competitive pressures. Strategic partnerships and acquisitions could significantly strengthen their position.

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About Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Edmonton, AB, Canada
IPO Launch date 1999-01-26
President, CEO & Director Mr. Peter S. Greenleaf M.B.A.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 130
Full time employees 130

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that engages in delivering therapies to people living with autoimmune diseases with high unmet medical needs. It offers LUPKYNIS (voclosporin), an oral therapy for the treatment of adult patients with active lupus nephritis. The company also develops AUR200, a dual inhibitor of B cell activating factor and a proliferation inducing ligand for the potential treatment of autoimmune diseases. It has a collaboration and license agreement with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The company was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.