Royalty Pharma (FRA:RPD) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

FRA:RPD Royalty Pharma PLC FRA:RPD
72 GF Score
Price €50.02
GF Value €33.75
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 10 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Royalty Pharma Profitability Rank?

Royalty Pharma FRA:RPD +0.02% 72 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:RPD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Royalty Pharma has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Royalty Pharma's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 100.30%. As of today, Royalty Pharma's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Royalty Pharma Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:RPD vs ROIV, INCY, INSM: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Royalty Pharma'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.


Royalty Pharma Profitability Rank vs Biotechnology Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Royalty Pharma's Profitability Rank falls into.


FRA:RPD
72GF Score
Royalty Pharma PLC FRA:RPD
Profitability Rank is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Royalty Pharma 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.

Royalty Pharma has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Royalty Pharma'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 )
=547.096 / 545.448
=100.30 %

* 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

Royalty Pharma 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.

Warning Sign:

Royalty Pharma PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.1%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Royalty Pharma (FRA:RPD) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Royalty Pharma and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Royalty Pharma's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is Royalty Pharma's Profitability Rank too high?
Royalty Pharma's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Royalty Pharma has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royalty Pharma's Profitability Rank compare to ROIV and INCY?
Royalty Pharma's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Royalty Pharma's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 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 Royalty Pharma and its competitors. Royalty Pharma's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royalty Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royalty Pharma (FRA:RPD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.75, compared to a current price of €50.02 — trading 48.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Royalty Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Royalty Pharma (FRA:RPD), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 Royalty Pharma (FRA:RPD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royalty Pharma stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €50.02 is trading 48.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.75. GuruFocus considers Royalty Pharma to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RPD:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €33.75 vs. price of €50.02 (48.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Royalty Pharma Business Description

Other Exchanges RPRX:USA
Address 110 East 59th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Royalty Pharma PLC is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties. The firm has a portfolio of royalties that entitles it to payments based on the sales of biopharma products. Royalty Pharma receives royalties on more than 35 commercial products, including AbbVie and Johnson & Johnson's Imbruvica (for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and other blood cancers), Biogen's Tysabri (for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis), Vertex's cystic fibrosis franchise, and 10 development-stage product candidates.
72GF Score

Get the complete analysis for FRA:RPD

Profitability Rank is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€50.02
Price
€33.75
GF Value