Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (FRA:CN2) PEG Ratio: 0.35 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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FRA:CN2 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc FRA:CN2
93 GF Score
Price €27.30
GF Value €20.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals PEG Ratio?

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals FRA:CN2 93 PEG Ratio is 0.35 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:CN2 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 93 Biotechnology companies, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 87.1% on this metric.

PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's PE Ratio without NRI is 15.80. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 45.30%. Therefore, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's PEG Ratio for today is 0.35.

* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.


The historical rank and industry rank for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CN2' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 0.31   Max: 0.43
Current: 0.35


During the past 13 years, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's highest PEG Ratio was 0.43. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.31.


FRA:CN2's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
87.1% of 93 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.97 vs FRA:CN2: 0.35

Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.


Catalyst Pharmaceuticals  (FRA:CN2) PEG Ratio Explanation

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.


Catalyst Pharmaceuticals PEG Ratio Related Terms


Catalyst Pharmaceuticals PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's PEG Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals PEG Ratio Chart

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.24 0.18

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
PEG Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 0.26 0.21 0.18 0.27

FRA:CN2 vs CRNX, NAMS, RCUS: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's PEG Ratio falls into.


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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals PEG Ratio Calculation

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The ratio we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=15.798611111111/45.30
=0.35

* 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.

* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PEG Ratio →
What does a PEG Ratio of 0.35 mean?
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (FRA:CN2) has a PEG Ratio of 0.35 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Catalyst Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals ranks #12 out of 93 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' PEG Ratio too high?
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' current PEG Ratio of 0.35 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.43. The Biotechnology industry median PEG Ratio is 1.97. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' value of 0.35 is 82.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals ranks #12 out of 93 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' PEG Ratio compare to CRNX and NAMS?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals ranks #12 out of 93 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Catalyst Pharmaceuticals in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.97. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' value of 0.35 is 82.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 1.97, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PEG Ratio for a Biotechnology company?
The median PEG Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.97, based on 93 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's current PEG Ratio of 0.35 is 82.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Catalyst Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's current PEG Ratio is 0.35, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. 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 (FRA:CN2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.73, compared to a current price of €27.30 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.35, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 82.2% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.97. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (FRA:CN2), the current PEG Ratio is 0.35 as of Jul. 22, 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 (FRA:CN2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €27.30 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.73. GuruFocus considers Catalyst Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CN2:

  • PEG Ratio: 0.35 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
  • GF Value™: €20.73 vs. price of €27.30 (31.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.2% below the Biotechnology median (#12 of 93)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CN2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Other Exchanges CPRX:USACN2:Germany
Address 355 Alhambra Circle, Suite 801, Coral Gables, FL, USA, 33134
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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