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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $134.9 Mil. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $513.1 Mil.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals had a gross margin of 90.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Gross Profit Related Terms
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Gross Profit Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Gross Profit vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $513.1 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) has a Gross Profit of $513.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Catalyst Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' Gross Profit too high?
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' current Gross Profit is $513.1 Mil. Overall, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' Gross Profit compare to PBLS and ELVN?
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' Gross Profit of $513.1 Mil 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 Gross Profit for a Biotechnology company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Catalyst Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's current Gross Profit is $513.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.01, compared to a current price of $31.49 — trading 25.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $513.1 Mil. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX), the current Gross Profit is $513.1 Mil as of Mar. 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 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $31.49 is trading 25.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01.
GuruFocus considers Catalyst Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CPRX:
Gross Profit: $513.1 Mil
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $31.49 (25.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPRX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc is a commercial-stage, patient-centric biopharmaceutical company focused on in-licensing, developing, and commercializing novel high-quality medicines for patients living with rare and difficult to treat diseases. The Company sells three commercial stage drug products, FIRDAPSE (amifampridine), AGAMREE (vamorolone), and FYCOMPA (perampanel). The Company is currently seeking to further expand its product portfolio, with a focus on acquiring the rights to immediately and near-term accretive assets to treat rare (orphan) diseases across therapeutic areas, including clinical-stage opportunities with established proof of concept.
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