ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (MEX:ACAD) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:ACAD ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc MEX:ACAD
74 GF Score
Price MXN453.75
GF Value MXN453.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Profitability Rank?

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals MEX:ACAD 74 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:ACAD with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN453.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals has the Profitability Rank of 3. 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.

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.72%. As of today, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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MEX:ACAD vs LEGN, TNGX, CAI: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, ACADIA 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.


ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Profitability Rank vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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ACADIA 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.

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals has the Profitability Rank of 3. 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.

ACADIA 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 )
=-83.239 / 4833.882
=-1.72 %

* 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

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals 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 3 mean?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (MEX:ACAD) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on ACADIA Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 4.00.
Is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank too high?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' current Profitability Rank of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank compare to LEGN and TNGX?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 4.00 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 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (MEX:ACAD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN453.93, compared to a current price of MXN453.75 — trading 0% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (MEX:ACAD), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (MEX:ACAD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN453.75 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN453.93. GuruFocus considers ACADIA Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ACAD:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: MXN453.93 vs. price of MXN453.75 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 9 warning signs

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


ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Other Exchanges ACAD:USADR6:Germany
Address 12830 El Camino Real, Suite 400, San Diego, CA, USA, 92130
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of medicines that address unmet medical needs in central nervous system (CNS) disorders and rare diseases. It has two core franchises in neuroscience and neuro-rare diseases. The neuroscience franchise is anchored by its commercial product NUPLAZID (pimavanserin), which is used for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's Disease Psychosis (PDP). The neuro-rare disease franchise is anchored by the commercial product DAYBUE, which is used for the treatment of Rett syndrome. In addition, the company has various product candidates under development in different stages, including ACP-204, ACP-211, ACP-711, ACP-2591, etc.
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