Probability of Financial Distress (%) measures the probability that a company will go bankrupt in the upcoming year given its current financial position. A higher ratio indicates a larger probability of bankruptcy for the company, while a lower ratio indicates a healthier fundamental. As of today, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's Probability of Financial Distress (%) is 0.03%.
Like the Altman Z-Score, the PFD measures a company's bankruptcy risk. However, the main drawback of the Z-score is it does not apply to banks and insurance companies. According to Investopedia, the concept of "working capital" does not apply to banks and insurance companies, as financial institutions do not have typical current assets or current liabilities like inventories or accounts payable.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (NAS:RYTM) Probability of Financial Distress (%) Explanation
Like the Altman Z-Score, the PFD measures a company's bankruptcy risk in the upcoming year. However, the main drawback of the Z-score is it does not apply to banks and insurance companies. According to Investopedia, the concept of "working capital" does not apply to banks and insurance companies, as financial institutions do not have typical current assets or current liabilities like inventories or accounts payable.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Probability of Financial Distress (%) Related Terms
RYTM vs MIRM, SYRE, PTGX: Probability of Financial Distress (%) Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's Probability of Financial Distress (%), along with its competitors' market caps and Probability of Financial Distress (%) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Probability of Financial Distress (%) vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's Probability of Financial Distress (%) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's Probability of Financial Distress (%) falls into.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Probability of Financial Distress (%) Calculation
Probability of Financial Distress (%) (PFD) was developed by John Campbell, Jens Hilscher and Jan Szilagyi in their Search of Distress Risk. It measures the probability that a company will go bankrupt within the next 12 months given its current financial position.
The Probability of Financial Distress (%) was obtained by a logit probability model based on eight explanatory variables. The logit formula to compute the probability of financial distress (LPFD) is given below:
LPFD
=
-20.12 * NIMTAAVG
+
1.60 * TLMTA
-
7.88 * EXRETAVG
+
1.55 * SIGMA
-
0.005 * RSIZE
-
2.27 * CASHMTA
+
0.070 * MB
-
0.09 * PRICE
-
8.87
=
-7.97
The Probability of Financial Distress (%) (PFD) was then obtianed by:
4. EXRETAVG = Excess Return compared to the S&P 500
EXRETAVG is the weighted excess return compared to the S&P 500 in past 12 month. Geometrically declining weights are imposed on the monthly excess return to reflect lagged information. The weight is halved each quarter.
5. SIGMA = Standard Deviation of Daily Returns
For sigma, we use the annualized standard deviation of a company's returns over the past 92 days (or 63 trading days).
What does a Probability of Financial Distress (%) of 0.03% mean?
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) has a Probability of Financial Distress (%) of 0.03% as of Jul. 02, 2026.
Is Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' Probability of Financial Distress (%) too high?
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' current Probability of Financial Distress (%) is 0.03%. Overall, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' Probability of Financial Distress (%) compare to MIRM and SYRE?
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' Probability of Financial Distress (%) of 0.03% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Probability of Financial Distress (%) for a Biotechnology company?
A good Probability of Financial Distress (%) depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Probability of Financial Distress (%) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Probability of Financial Distress (%) mean?
A high Probability of Financial Distress (%) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Rhythm Pharmaceuticals's current Probability of Financial Distress (%) is 0.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rhythm Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $110.90, compared to a current price of $110.71 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Probability of Financial Distress (%) is 0.03%. Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Probability of Financial Distress (%) calculated?
Probability of Financial Distress (%) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM), the current Probability of Financial Distress (%) is 0.03% as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $110.71 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $110.90.
GuruFocus considers Rhythm Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RYTM:
Probability of Financial Distress (%): 0.03%
GF Value™: $110.90 vs. price of $110.71 (0.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RYTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of therapies for patients with rare neuroendocrine diseases. The company is focused on advancing its melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonists, including its main asset, IMCIVREE (setmelanotide), as a precision medicine designed to treat hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare MC4R pathway diseases. In addition, it has two early-stage investigational MC4R agonists in clinical development, RM-718 and bivamelagon, designed not to cause hyperpigmentation. The company is also focused on advancing potential candidates for congenital hyperinsulinism. It currently operates in two business segments: the United States, which generates maximum revenue, and International.
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