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Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc (CPIX)

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc (CPIX) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/05/2025: CPIX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

1 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $8.5

1 Year Target Price $8.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$8.5 Target price
52w Low $1.19
Current$2.39
52w High $7.25

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -8.6%
Avg. Invested days 24
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/05/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 35.75M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.5
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta -0.45
52 Weeks Range 1.19 - 7.25
Updated Date 12/6/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.19 - 7.25
Updated Date 12/6/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.24

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 -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -8.06%
Operating Margin (TTM) -23.7%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -2.86%
Return on Equity (TTM) -13.28%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 29142310
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.87
Enterprise Value 29142310
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.87
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.71
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.82
Shares Outstanding 14956627
Shares Floating 8733324
Shares Outstanding 14956627
Shares Floating 8733324
Percent Insiders 41.63
Percent Institutions 22.93

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Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing, acquiring, and commercializing branded prescription products.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Hospital Products: This segment focuses on products used in acute care settings, such as hospital pharmacies and intensive care units. Examples include Vibativ, Caldolor, and Ofirmev.
  • Gastroenterology Products: This segment includes products for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Examples include Kristalose and GoLYTELY.
  • Women's Health: This segment includes products focused on the health and well being of women.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team includes Steven A. Stutts (Chief Executive Officer), and numerous other senior executives overseeing different departments. The organizational structure follows a typical pharmaceutical company model with departments for R&D, marketing, sales, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Ofirmev (acetaminophen): An intravenous acetaminophen injection for pain and fever reduction. It is widely used in hospitals. Competitors include generic IV acetaminophen products. Market share data and revenue for this product is not publicly available. Exact market share data is proprietary. Likely competitors include companies making generic IV acetaminophen.
  • Caldolor (ibuprofen): An intravenous ibuprofen injection for pain and fever reduction. Market share data and revenue for this product is not publicly available. Exact market share data is proprietary. Likely competitors include companies developing alternate IV NSAIDs and analgesics.
  • Vibativ (telavancin): An injectable antibiotic for the treatment of certain bacterial infections. Market share data and revenue for this product is not publicly available. Exact market share data is proprietary. Competitors include other branded and generic injectable antibiotics such as Vancomycin.
  • Kristalose (lactulose): For the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) Market share data and revenue for this product is not publicly available. Exact market share data is proprietary. Competitors include generics lactulose products.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The pharmaceutical industry is highly regulated and competitive, characterized by significant R&D costs, patent protection, and generic erosion. Trends include increasing focus on specialty drugs, biosimilars, and value-based pricing.

Positioning

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals positions itself as a specialty pharmaceutical company focusing on niche markets and hospital products. Its competitive advantage lies in its established product portfolio and sales force targeting hospitals.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for Cumberland's products is in the billions of dollars when considering the overall acute care and GI markets. Cumberland is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its focused product portfolio and sales efforts.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Established product portfolio
  • Experienced sales force targeting hospitals
  • Focus on niche markets
  • Strong R&D capabilities for specialty drugs
  • Patents and Exclusivity on Products

Weaknesses

  • Limited financial resources compared to larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Reliance on a small number of key products
  • Exposure to generic competition
  • Regulatory hurdles and compliance costs
  • Limited Geographic Diversification

Opportunities

  • Acquisition of new products or companies
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of innovative therapies
  • Partnerships with other pharmaceutical companies
  • Leveraging technology for drug discovery

Threats

  • Generic competition
  • Pricing pressures from payers
  • Regulatory changes
  • Product liability lawsuits
  • Economic Downturn

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Endo International (ENDP)
  • Mallinckrodt (MNK)
  • Bausch Health Companies Inc. (BHC)

Competitive Landscape

Cumberland faces competition from both branded and generic pharmaceutical companies. Its smaller size and focus on niche markets can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. Key competitive factors include product differentiation, pricing, and distribution.

Major Acquisitions

The I.V. Acetaminophen product line, including Ofirmev

  • Year: 2014
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 250
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Cumberland's product portfolio in the hospital segment and provided immediate revenue generation.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been variable, dependent on new product launches and acquisitions.

Future Projections: Future projections are not available without access to real-time data and analysis from financial institutions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include new product development, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.

Summary

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company with a focused product portfolio and a hospital-centric strategy. While its niche focus allows for targeted growth, its smaller size and reliance on key products pose challenges. Successful new product launches and strategic acquisitions are vital for continued success, but are not guaranteed. Cumberland is a solid small cap in a tough market.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Website
  • SEC Filings
  • Third-party market research reports
  • Financial databases

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Market share data is estimates based on available information and may not be precise. Financial data and performance metrics may not be up-to-date due to limitations on access to real-time financial databases.

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About Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Nashville, TN, United States
IPO Launch date 2009-08-11
Founder, Chairman, President & CEO Mr. A. J. Kazimi MBA
Sector Healthcare
Industry Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Full time employees 91
Full time employees 91

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of prescription products for hospital acute care, gastroenterology, and oncology in the United States and internationally. The company offers Acetadote, an injection for the treatment of acetaminophen poisoning; Caldolor, an injection for the treatment of pain and fever; Kristalose, a prescription laxative oral solution for the treatment of constipation; Sancuso, an injection for the prevention of nausea and vomiting for patients receiving chemotherapy treatment; Vaprisol, an injection for treating euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia; and Vibativ, an injection for the treatment of certain bacterial infections, including hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia, as well as complicated skin and skin structure infections. It also develops ifetroban, a product candidate that has completed Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of the cardiomyopathy associate with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, hepatorenal syndrome, portal hypertension, and aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease; and is in Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of systemic sclerosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.