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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-29), Vanda Pharmaceuticals's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 14.29%.
The industry rank for Vanda Pharmaceuticals's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VM4's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 72.42% of 1356
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -21.57
vs FRA:VM4: 14.29
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
FRA:VM4 vs LYEL, ZNTL, PROK: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vanda Pharmaceuticals's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vanda Pharmaceuticals's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vanda Pharmaceuticals's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
* 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.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals (FRA:VM4) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 14.29% as of Aug. 29, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Vanda Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vanda Pharmaceuticals ranks #374 out of 1356 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Vanda Pharmaceuticals' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Vanda Pharmaceuticals' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 14.29%. Based on the distribution chart, Vanda Pharmaceuticals ranks #374 out of 1356 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vanda Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vanda Pharmaceuticals' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to LYEL and ZNTL?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Vanda Pharmaceuticals ranks #374 out of 1356 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This puts Vanda Pharmaceuticals in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Biotechnology company?
A good 12-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Vanda Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Vanda Pharmaceuticals's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 14.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vanda Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vanda Pharmaceuticals (FRA:VM4) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.48, compared to a current price of €4.55 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 14.29%. Vanda Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vanda Pharmaceuticals (FRA:VM4), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 14.29% as of Aug. 29, 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 Vanda Pharmaceuticals (FRA:VM4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vanda Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.55 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.48.
GuruFocus considers Vanda Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VM4:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 14.29%
GF Value™: €4.48 vs. price of €4.55 (1.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VM4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. Its commercial portfolio comprises three products; HETLIOZ for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) & nighttime sleep disturbances in Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS); Fanapt for the treatment of schizophrenia; and PONVORY. Its other products include ASO Molecules, VQW-765, Tradipitant, and VTR-297. The maximum of revenue is derived from the Fanapt product sales. Geographically, the company sells its product predominantly in the United States, and also in Israel, Europe, and Canada.
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