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United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR)

United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR) 2-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/05/2025: UTHR (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Upturn 2 star rating for performance

Below Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

14 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $513

1 Year Target Price $513

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$513 Target price
52w Low $266.98
Current$447.45
52w High $479.5

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 58.3%
Avg. Invested days 41
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 19.33B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 17.02
1Y Target Price 513
Price to earnings Ratio 17.02
1Y Target Price 513
Volume (30-day avg) 14
Beta 0.87
52 Weeks Range 266.98 - 479.50
Updated Date 11/7/2025
52 Weeks Range 266.98 - 479.50
Updated Date 11/7/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 26.38

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 2025-10-29
When -
Estimate 7.31
Actual 7.16

Profitability

Profit Margin 40.65%
Operating Margin (TTM) 48.69%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 13.14%
Return on Equity (TTM) 20.04%

Valuation

Trailing PE 17.02
Forward PE 15.29
Enterprise Value 16933833621
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.18
Enterprise Value 16933833621
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.18
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.5
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.8
Shares Outstanding 43056599
Shares Floating 39829937
Shares Outstanding 43056599
Shares Floating 39829937
Percent Insiders 1.85
Percent Institutions 101.84

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United Therapeutics Corporation

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

United Therapeutics Corporation was founded in 1996 by Martine Rothblatt. It focuses on the development and commercialization of products to address the unmet medical needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening diseases.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Pulmonary Hypertension (PH): Develops and commercializes therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD).
  • Organ Transplantation: Focuses on developing technologies for manufactured organs to solve the shortage of transplantable organs.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Martine Rothblatt is the Chairperson and CEO. The company has a structured organizational hierarchy with functional departments and a board of directors.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Remodulin (treprostinil) Injection: A prostacyclin analogue for PAH. Competitors include generics of treprostinil, and other PAH therapies. Revenue from Remodulin was significant portion of total revenue. Estimated market share of treprostinil products vary depending on the formulation.
  • Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution and DPI: An inhaled prostacyclin analogue for PAH and PH-ILD. Competitors include inhaled iloprost and other PAH therapies. Tyvaso DPI expanding the inhalable market. Sales growth has been strong.
  • Orenitram (treprostinil) Extended-Release Tablets: An oral prostacyclin analogue for PAH. Competitors include other oral PAH therapies. Oral delivery improves convenience for patients. Has struggled against generics and other oral options.
  • Adcirca (tadalafil): A PDE5 inhibitor for PAH. Competitors include sildenafil and other PDE5 inhibitors. Adcirca is now sold as an authorized generic. Declining sales due to generic entry.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The pharmaceutical industry, specifically the segment for rare diseases like pulmonary hypertension, is characterized by high R&D costs, regulatory hurdles, and patent protection. Organ transplantation field is emerging and very competitive.

Positioning

United Therapeutics is a leader in PAH therapies with a strong focus on innovation and addressing unmet needs. The company is pioneering organ manufacturing.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global PAH market is estimated to be in the billions of dollars, and the organ transplantation market is projected to reach tens of billions. United Therapeutics is striving to capture a significant share of both markets. The organ manufacturing is still emerging but has significant future potential

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong product portfolio in PAH
  • Innovative research and development
  • Leadership in organ manufacturing
  • Experienced management team
  • Strong balance sheet

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on treprostinil-based products
  • Competition from generics
  • Regulatory risks associated with new drug approvals
  • High R&D expenses

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new markets
  • Development of new therapies for PAH and other diseases
  • Advancements in organ manufacturing
  • Potential acquisitions
  • Partnerships and collaborations

Threats

  • Increasing competition
  • Patent expirations
  • Changes in healthcare regulations
  • Economic downturn
  • Clinical trial failures

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • VTRS
  • JAZZ
  • LLY

Competitive Landscape

United Therapeutics has an edge in certain PAH therapies and the nascent organ manufacturing space. Generic competition is a major threat. Other competitors have a more diverse portfolios.

Major Acquisitions

Unither Bioelectronics

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 200
  • Strategic Rationale: To expand the capabilities for drug delivery using innovative electronic devices

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: United Therapeutics has experienced revenue growth driven by its PAH therapies, although growth has been impacted by generic competition. Profitability has fluctuated due to R&D expenses and competition.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth driven by Tyvaso DPI and the organ manufacturing segment. Projections also depend on successful clinical trials.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the launch of Tyvaso DPI and continued investments in organ manufacturing.

Summary

United Therapeutics is a unique biopharmaceutical company specializing in PAH and pioneering organ manufacturing. Their success is driven by PAH therapies like Tyvaso, but faces generic competition. The company has potential in organ manufacturing but high R&D investments remain a risk. The company's future prospects depend on its pipeline and expansion of new therapies.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Analyst Reports
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About United Therapeutics Corporation

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Silver Spring, MD, United States
IPO Launch date 1999-06-17
Founder, Chairman & CEO Dr. Martine A. Rothblatt J.D., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Full time employees 1305
Full time employees 1305

United Therapeutics Corporation, a biotechnology company, engages in the development and commercialization of products to address the unmet medical needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening diseases in the United States and internationally. The company offers Tyvaso DPI, an inhaled dry powder via pre-filled and single-use cartridges; Tyvaso, an inhaled solution via ultrasonic nebulizer; Remodulin (treprostinil) injection to treat patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to diminish symptoms associated with exercise; Orenitram, a tablet dosage form of treprostinil, to delay disease progression and improve exercise capacity in PAH patients; and Adcirca, an oral PDE-5 inhibitor to enhance the exercise ability in PAH patients. It also markets and sells Unituxin (dinutuximab) injection, a monoclonal antibody for treating high-risk neuroblastoma; and Remunity Pump, which contains a pump and separate controller for Remodulin. In addition, the company involved in developing RemoPro and Ralinepag for the treatment of PAH; Aurora-GT, a gene therapy product to rebuild the blood vessels in the lungs; and Nebulized Tyvaso, for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, as well as xenografts, which are development-stage organ products. It has licensing and collaboration agreements with DEKA Research & Development Corp. to develop a semi-disposable system for the subcutaneous delivery of treprostinil; MannKind Corporation to develop and license treprostinil inhalation powder and the Dreamboat device; and Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to develop Ralinepag. United Therapeutics Corporation was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.