Emergent BioSolutions (FRA:ER4) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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FRA:ER4 Emergent BioSolutions Inc FRA:ER4
63 GF Score
Price €5.32
GF Value €4.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Emergent BioSolutions Profitability Rank?

Emergent BioSolutions FRA:ER4 -3.71% 63 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:ER4 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Emergent BioSolutions has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Emergent BioSolutions's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 29.19%. As of today, Emergent BioSolutions's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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FRA:ER4 vs ELTP, ANIK, AKBA: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Emergent BioSolutions'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.


Emergent BioSolutions Profitability Rank vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Emergent BioSolutions's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Emergent BioSolutions 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.

Emergent BioSolutions has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Emergent BioSolutions's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=57.462 / 196.862
=29.19 %

* 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

Emergent BioSolutions has an F-score of 5 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 6 mean?
Emergent BioSolutions (FRA:ER4) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Emergent BioSolutions and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Emergent BioSolutions' Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is Emergent BioSolutions' Profitability Rank too high?
Emergent BioSolutions' current Profitability Rank of 6 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Emergent BioSolutions has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emergent BioSolutions' Profitability Rank compare to ELTP and ANIK?
Emergent BioSolutions' Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. Historically, Emergent BioSolutions' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00 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 Emergent BioSolutions and its competitors. Emergent BioSolutions's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emergent BioSolutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emergent BioSolutions (FRA:ER4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.66, compared to a current price of €5.32 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Emergent BioSolutions' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Emergent BioSolutions (FRA:ER4), the current Profitability Rank is 6 as of Jun. 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 Emergent BioSolutions (FRA:ER4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emergent BioSolutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.32 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.66. GuruFocus considers Emergent BioSolutions to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ER4:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €4.66 vs. price of €5.32 (14.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ER4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Emergent BioSolutions Business Description

Other Exchanges EBS:USA0IGA:UKER4:Germany
Address 300 Professional Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, USA, 20879
Emergent BioSolutions Inc offers public health products to the government and healthcare providers. Company operates in three segments namely Commercial Product, MCM Products, and Services segment. The Commercial Product Segment consisting of Nasal Spray; the MCM Products Segment consisting of Anthrax-MCM products, Smallpox-MCM products and Other Products and the Services Segment consisting of Bioservices portfolio. Geographically, the company operates in United States, Canada, and Others. It derives maximum revenue from United states. The company's products include: NARCAN Nasal Spray, KLOXXADO Nasal Spray, ACAM2000, ANTHRASIL, BAT, BioThrax, CNJ-016, raxibacumab injection, Ebanga, and others.
63GF Score

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