ELTP (Elite Pharmaceuticals) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 60% Above Median

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ELTP Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc ELTP
60 GF Score
Price $0.37
GF Value $0.57
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Elite Pharmaceuticals Profitability Rank?

Elite Pharmaceuticals ELTP -2.08% 60 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates ELTP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Elite Pharmaceuticals has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Elite Pharmaceuticals's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.08%. As of today, Elite Pharmaceuticals's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Elite Pharmaceuticals Profitability Rank Related Terms


ELTP vs EOLS, EBS, AQST: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Elite Pharmaceuticals's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Elite Pharmaceuticals Profitability Rank vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Elite Pharmaceuticals's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Elite 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.

Elite Pharmaceuticals has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Elite 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 )
=11.034 / 40.748
=27.08 %

* 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

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Elite Pharmaceuticals has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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

Good Sign:

Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Elite Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Elite Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00.
Is Elite Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank too high?
Elite Pharmaceuticals' current Profitability Rank of 8 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Elite Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elite Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank compare to EOLS and EBS?
Elite Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. Historically, Elite Pharmaceuticals' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Elite Pharmaceuticals's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elite Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.57, compared to a current price of $0.37 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Elite Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.37 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.57. GuruFocus considers Elite Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ELTP:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.57 vs. price of $0.37 (34.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Elite Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 165 Ludlow Avenue, Northvale, NJ, USA, 07647
Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company. It is principally engaged in the development and manufacture of oral, controlled-release products, using proprietary know-how and technology. The company's operating segment includes Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA) and New Drug Applications (NDA). It generates maximum revenue from the ANDA segment. The company focuses on developing pain management products; manufacturing a line of generic pharmaceutical products with approved Abbreviated New Drug Applications; developing additional generic pharmaceutical products; development of other products in its pipeline including the products with its partners; and commercialization of new products.
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