CTXR (Citius Pharmaceuticals) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Mar. 2026) — 100% Above Median

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What is Citius Pharmaceuticals Profitability Rank?

Citius Pharmaceuticals CTXR -0.23% 22 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates CTXR with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Citius Pharmaceuticals has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Citius Pharmaceuticals's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1,931.31%. As of today, Citius Pharmaceuticals's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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CTXR vs LEXX, HIND, PTN: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Citius Pharmaceuticals's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

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Citius Pharmaceuticals Profitability Rank vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Citius Pharmaceuticals's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Citius Pharmaceuticals's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Citius Pharmaceuticals Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Citius Pharmaceuticals has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Citius Pharmaceuticals's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-32.195 / 1.667
=-1,931.31 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Citius Pharmaceuticals has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
Citius Pharmaceuticals (CTXR) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Citius Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Citius Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00.
Is Citius Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank too high?
Citius Pharmaceuticals' current Profitability Rank of 2 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 2.00. Overall, Citius Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citius Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank compare to LEXX and HIND?
Citius Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Citius Pharmaceuticals' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Biotechnology company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Citius Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Citius Pharmaceuticals's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citius Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Citius Pharmaceuticals (CTXR) has a current Profitability Rank of 2. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Citius Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citius Pharmaceuticals (CTXR), the current Profitability Rank is 2 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.

Citius Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 11 Commerce Drive, First Floor, Cranford, NJ, USA, 07016
Citius Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of first-in-class critical care products, with a focus on oncology, anti-infectives in adjunct cancer care and distinct prescription products. It aims to provide therapeutic products that address unmet medical needs yet have a lower development risk than is usually associated with new chemical entities. The company's flagship product candidate is LYMPHIR, an engineered IL-2 diphtheria toxin fusion protein. It operates through a single operating and reportable segment which is focused on developing and commercializing pioneering targeted oncology therapies.
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