Vanda Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0LKB) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Jun. 2026) — 50% Below Median

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LTS:0LKB Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc LTS:0LKB
63 GF Score
Price $5.05
GF Value $5.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Vanda Pharmaceuticals Profitability Rank?

Vanda Pharmaceuticals LTS:0LKB -1.75% 63 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LKB with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Vanda 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.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -126.28%. As of today, Vanda Pharmaceuticals's Piotroski F-Score is 2.


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LTS:0LKB vs LYEL, ZNTL, PROK: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vanda 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.


Vanda Pharmaceuticals Profitability Rank vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Vanda 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.

Vanda 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.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals'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 )
=-63.809 / 50.529
=-126.28 %

* 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

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 2 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Vanda Pharmaceuticals has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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?
Vanda Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0LKB) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Vanda Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Vanda Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is Vanda Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank too high?
Vanda Pharmaceuticals' current Profitability Rank of 2 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Vanda Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vanda Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank compare to LYEL and ZNTL?
Vanda Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Vanda Pharmaceuticals' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 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 Vanda Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Vanda Pharmaceuticals's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vanda Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vanda Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0LKB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.36, compared to a current price of $5.05 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Vanda Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Vanda Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0LKB), the current Profitability Rank is 2 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 Vanda Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0LKB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vanda Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.05 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.36. GuruFocus considers Vanda Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0LKB:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $5.36 vs. price of $5.05 (5.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LKB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vanda Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Other Exchanges VNDA:USAVM4:Germany
Address 2200 Pennsylvania Avenue North West, Suite 300 E, Washington, DC, USA, 20037
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. Its commercial portfolio comprises three products; HETLIOZ for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) & nighttime sleep disturbances in Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS); Fanapt for the treatment of schizophrenia; and PONVORY. Its other products include ASO Molecules, VQW-765, Tradipitant, and VTR-297. The maximum of revenue is derived from the Fanapt product sales. Geographically, the company sells its product predominantly in the United States, and also in Israel, Europe, and Canada.
63GF Score

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