Brief Commentary On Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:REGN) Fundamentals

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As an investor, I look for investments which does not compromise one fundamental factor for another. By this I mean, I look at stocks holistically, from their financial health to their future outlook. In the case of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGN), it is a company with great financial health as well as a a strong history of performance. Below is a brief commentary on these key aspects. For those interested in understanding where the figures come from and want to see the analysis, read the full report on Regeneron Pharmaceuticals here.

Flawless balance sheet with solid track record

REGN delivered a triple-digit bottom-line expansion over the past couple of years, with its most recent earnings level surpassing its average level over the last five years. This illustrates a strong track record, leading to a satisfying return on equity of 28%, which paints a buoyant picture for the company. REGN is financially robust, with ample cash on hand and short-term investments to meet upcoming liabilities. This indicates that REGN has sufficient cash flows and proper cash management in place, which is a crucial insight into the health of the company. REGN's has produced operating cash levels of 3.1x total debt over the past year, which implies that REGN's management has put its borrowings into good use by generating enough cash to cover a sufficient portion of borrowings.

NasdaqGS:REGN Income Statement, May 6th 2019
NasdaqGS:REGN Income Statement, May 6th 2019

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For Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, there are three key aspects you should look at:

  1. Future Outlook: What are well-informed industry analysts predicting for REGN’s future growth? Take a look at our free research report of analyst consensus for REGN’s outlook.

  2. Valuation: What is REGN worth today? Is the stock undervalued, even when its growth outlook is factored into its intrinsic value? The intrinsic value infographic in our free research report helps visualize whether REGN is currently mispriced by the market.

  3. Other Attractive Alternatives : Are there other well-rounded stocks you could be holding instead of REGN? Explore our interactive list of stocks with large potential to get an idea of what else is out there you may be missing!

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