VSTM
Verastem, Inc. (VSTM) SWOT Analysis Analysis (2026)
Overall Score
Strengths
Gross profit margin remains very high at 86.7%, indicating strong product-level economics.
Current ratio of 2.25 and cash ratio of 1.75 suggest solid near-term liquidity.
Debt load is manageable with debt-to-equity at 1.69 and debt-to-assets at 0.41.
Weaknesses
Profitability remains deeply negative, with net profit margin at -231.6% and ROE at -467.5%.
Cash generation is still negative, as free cash flow per share is -1.63 and operating cash flow per share is -1.62.
Operating efficiency remains pressured by a negative operating cash flow ratio and very weak interest coverage.
Opportunities
High gross margin leaves room for operating leverage if spending discipline improves.
Strong liquidity provides flexibility to fund development and commercialization.
Low market cap relative to enterprise value and sales suggests upside if revenue scales and losses narrow.
Threats
Persistent losses and negative cash flow increase financing risk if execution does not improve.
High R&D and SG&A intensity relative to revenue may continue to weigh on margins.
Valuation remains demanding versus current sales, leaving limited room for disappointment.
Sources
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
- Financial and market data providers
- Public news and industry information
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