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Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc(BMRN)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$56.12
11/05/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BMRN

11/05/2026: BMRN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc is a specialized biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for serious, rare genetic diseases. Its main strength lies in a proven track record of bringing orphan drugs to market, with the recent success of Voxzogo acting as a major growth engine. The company’s primary opportunity remains expanding the global reach of its existing portfolio and pipeline assets. However, investors must weigh these prospects against risks like high R&D costs, intense competition in the gene therapy space, and potential pricing pressure. BioMarin may suit growth-oriented investors, though careful monitoring of clinical milestones and commercial execution is essential.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitBioMarin's focus on high-growth rare disease therapies targets significant market opportunities.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive clinical milestones and sales growth signals.
Value investorWeak fitThe company's valuation is primarily driven by future pipeline potential rather than current earnings multiples.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends, focusing instead on reinvesting in R&D.
Low-risk investorWeak fitBiotechnology investments, especially those focused on clinical trials, involve inherent high volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighBiotech stocks are highly sensitive to clinical, regulatory, and commercial news.
Valuation riskMedium / highHigh premiums are often baked in due to long-term growth expectations.
Competition risk (rare disease and gene therapy)Medium / highRapid innovation in genetic medicine can quickly challenge existing therapies.
Business qualityMediumThe company has strong technical capabilities but operates in a high-cost, high-risk sector.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome investors should not look here for yield.
Execution riskHighSuccess relies heavily on meeting complex regulatory and commercial launch milestones.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -29.75%
Avg. Invested days 38
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BMRN receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BMRN has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 22.5%) and solid revenue growth (+12.9%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-18.3%), very low insider ownership of 0.34%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BMRN's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 42.1%). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is BMRN's strongest growth driver at +52.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+12.9%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-18.3%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 103.1% and approximately 99.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.34%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 10.56%
Dodge & Cox 7.67%
PRIMECAP Management Company 7.33%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.52%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.47%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BMRN generates approximately $771 of gross profit, $166 of operating income, and $225 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 27.69%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BMRN has a large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 11.06B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 91.04
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 91.04
Volume (30-day avg) 2.5M shares
Beta 0.23
52 Weeks Range 49.26 - 70.98
Updated Date 11/05/2026
52 Weeks Range 49.26 - 70.98
Updated Date 11/05/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.1

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Metabolic & Genetic ProductsRevenue from products like Voxzogo and Palynziq.BioMarin sells specialized, high-priced drugs for rare diseases.
Gene TherapyRevenue from Roctavian and development stage candidates.This segment is focused on long-term growth through advanced genetic medicine.

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 2026-11-02
When After Market
Estimate -0.3
Actual 0.02

Profitability

Profit Margin -0.52%
Operating Margin (TTM) 26.41%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.77%
Return on Equity (TTM) -0.31%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 8.45
Enterprise Value 14.52B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.03
Enterprise Value 14.52B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.03
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.14
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 36.58
Shares Outstanding 193.68M
Shares Floating 192.73M
Shares Outstanding 193.68M
Shares Floating 192.73M
Percent Insiders 0.34
Percent Institutions 103.09

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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