Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
VKTX scores 25.9 on the Conservative profile, blending a fundamental score (80% weight, emphasizing quality and stability (84% of fundamental weight)) with a machine-learning signal (20% weight) trained on 82 features across 30 years of data.
Moderate penalties (-9.1 points) reflect identified risk factors. The overall score balances these against the stock's fundamental strengths.
These features are direct inputs to the machine learning model. The model was trained on these signals alongside 100 features (including 12 momentum/technical indicators) to produce the ML percentile score.
| Stock | Score | P/E | Rev Growth | Margin | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VKTX | 25.9 | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% | $3.6B |
| INCY | 89.6 | 15.8 | 21.2% | 25.0% | $20.1B |
| GMAB | 85.5 | 13.1 | 22.8% | 36.4% | $18.5B |
| CPRX | 82.2 | 13.7 | 23.5% | 37.6% | $3.0B |
| VRTX | 78.0 | 32.1 | 8.9% | 32.9% | $126.0B |
| ASND | 75.7 | 16.6 | 98.0% | -31.7% | $13.3B |
| NBIX | 74.7 | 26.5 | 21.4% | 16.7% | $12.5B |
| ALKS | 74.6 | 16.5 | -6.4% | 23.9% | $5.5B |
| AMGN | 73.8 | 26.0 | 10.0% | 21.0% | $199.0B |
| ARGX | 73.6 | 35.1 | 78.6% | 38.0% | $50.9B |
| HOLX | 73.3 | 31.1 | 1.7% | 13.8% | $16.8B |
| REGN | 72.7 | 19.4 | 1.0% | 31.4% | $84.9B |
| ISRG | 72.3 | 61.7 | 20.5% | 28.4% | $172.5B |
| EXEL | 71.9 | 15.1 | 7.0% | 33.7% | $11.7B |
| KRYS | 71.0 | 41.4 | 473.0% | 30.7% | $8.0B |
| HALO | 70.2 | 16.8 | 22.4% | 43.7% | $9.3B |
| Sector Average | 37.1 | 252.3 | 161.5% | -3292.7% | — |
Viking Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company's lead drug candidate is VK2809, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the thyroid hormone receptor beta (TRß), which is in Phase IIb clinical trials to treat patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, as well as NAFLD. It also develops VK5211, an orally available non-steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator that is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of patients recovering from non-elective hip fracture surgery; VK0612, an orally available Phase IIb-ready drug candidate for type 2 diabetes; and VK0214, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the TRß for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Stock is in an uptrend above the 200-day moving average. This is the stage where institutional accumulation typically occurs. The 50-day SMA provides support.
| Metric | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross Profit | $-94,000 | $-114,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Operating Income | $-165M | $-99M | $-75M | $-55M |
| Net Income | $-158M | $-91M | $-66M | $-46M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-1.38 | $-0.81 | $-0.58 | $-0.41 |
| Gross Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Net Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Year | Low | High | Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4.41 | $7.25 | 48.7% | Wide |
| 2022 | $2.02 | $9.62 | 130.6% | Wide |
| 2023 | $7.97 | $25.72 | 105.4% | Wide |
| 2024 | $17.23 | $99.41 | 140.9% | Wide |
| 2025 | $18.92 | $43.55 | 78.9% | Wide |
Scores are generated by a multi-stage ML pipeline combining fundamental analysis, ensemble predictions, and structural risk signals. All data is for research purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.