PTGX (Protagonist Therapeutics) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Jun. 2026) — 200% Above Median

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PTGX Protagonist Therapeutics Inc PTGX
53 GF Score
Price $144.61
GF Value $100.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Protagonist Therapeutics Profitability Rank?

Protagonist Therapeutics PTGX +1.24% 53 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Jun. 2026, which is 200% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates PTGX with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $100.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Protagonist Therapeutics 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.

Protagonist Therapeutics's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 74.37%. As of today, Protagonist Therapeutics's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


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PTGX vs PRAX, CRNX, PCVX: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Protagonist Therapeutics's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

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Protagonist Therapeutics Profitability Rank vs Biotechnology Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Protagonist Therapeutics's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Protagonist Therapeutics 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.

Protagonist Therapeutics 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.

Protagonist Therapeutics'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 )
=158.766 / 213.475
=74.37 %

* 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

Protagonist Therapeutics 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.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Protagonist Therapeutics and its competitors. This is 200% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Protagonist Therapeutics' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is Protagonist Therapeutics' Profitability Rank too high?
Protagonist Therapeutics' current Profitability Rank of 3 is 200% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Protagonist Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Protagonist Therapeutics' Profitability Rank compare to PRAX and CRNX?
Protagonist Therapeutics' Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Protagonist Therapeutics' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 Protagonist Therapeutics and its competitors. Protagonist Therapeutics's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 200% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Protagonist Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $100.78, compared to a current price of $144.61 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 200% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Protagonist Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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 Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protagonist Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $144.61 is trading 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $100.78. GuruFocus considers Protagonist Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PTGX:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (200% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: $100.78 vs. price of $144.61 (43.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Protagonist Therapeutics Business Description

Address 7707 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 140, Newark, CA, USA, 94560
Protagonist Therapeutics Inc is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of peptide-based therapeutics using its proprietary technology platform. The company focuses on three therapeutic areas: inflammation and immunology, hematology, and metabolic diseases. Its pipeline includes clinical-stage and preclinical candidates such as rusfertide for polycythemia vera, icotrokinra for inflammatory diseases, and other programs targeting IL-17, obesity, and iron metabolism disorders, developed through internal research and strategic collaborations.
53GF Score

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