Royalty Pharma has the GF Score of 72, which implies that the company
is
Likely to have average performance.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Royalty Pharma
is
Likely to have average performance.
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Royalty Pharma (STU:RPD) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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STU:RPD vs ROIV, MRNA, BNTX: GF Score Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Royalty Pharma's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.
Royalty Pharma GF Score vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Royalty Pharma's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royalty Pharma's GF Score falls into.
Royalty Pharma (STU:RPD) has a GF Score of 72 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Royalty Pharma and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 65.00. Over the past decade, Royalty Pharma's GF Score has ranged from 21.00 to 83.00.
Is Royalty Pharma's GF Score too high?
Royalty Pharma's current GF Score of 72 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 65.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.00 to a high of 83.00. Overall, Royalty Pharma has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royalty Pharma's GF Score compare to ROIV and MRNA?
Royalty Pharma's GF Score of 72 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Royalty Pharma's own GF Score has ranged from 21.00 to 83.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Biotechnology company?
A good GF Score depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Royalty Pharma and its competitors. Royalty Pharma's current GF Score is 72, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 65.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royalty Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royalty Pharma (STU:RPD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.15, compared to a current price of €48.95 — trading 47.7% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 72, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 65.00. Royalty Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royalty Pharma (STU:RPD), the current GF Score is 72 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 Royalty Pharma (STU:RPD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royalty Pharma stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €48.95 is trading 47.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.15.
GuruFocus considers Royalty Pharma to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:RPD:
GF Score: 72 (11% above median its 10-year median of 65.00)
GF Value™: €33.15 vs. price of €48.95 (47.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:RPD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Royalty Pharma PLC is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties. The firm has a portfolio of royalties that entitles it to payments based on the sales of biopharma products. Royalty Pharma receives royalties on more than 35 commercial products, including AbbVie and Johnson & Johnson's Imbruvica (for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and other blood cancers), Biogen's Tysabri (for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis), Vertex's cystic fibrosis franchise, and 10 development-stage product candidates.
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