Zealand Pharma A/S

Zealand Pharma A/S

30.58
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+0.07
(+0.23%)
5.19EPS
7.32P/E
2.64BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S carries a market capitalization of 2.64B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 761.69M, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap2.64B
Enterprise Value761.69M

Important Dates

Zealand Pharma A/S's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 12, 2026.

Earnings Date11/12/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S has 69.39M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding69.39M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 7.32. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.32, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.10.

PE Ratio7.32
PS Ratio4.32
PB Ratio1.10
P/TBV Ratio1.15
P/FCF Ratio-10.96
P/OCF Ratio-11.43

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 2.39 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.23 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 2.42 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 761.69M versus a market cap of 2.64B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.23
EV / EBITDA2.39
EV / EBIT2.42

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S maintains a current ratio of 13.98, meaning it holds 14.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 2.28, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 88.09 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio13.98
Quick Ratio10.81
Debt / Equity2.28
Debt / EBITDA0.17
Interest Coverage88.09

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S posted a return on equity (ROE) of 16.30, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 12.93 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 14.83, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 16.07, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.40M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 444.50, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)16.30
Return on Assets (ROA)14.83
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)12.93
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)16.07
Revenue Per Employee1.40M
Employee Count444.50

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S recorded 13.26M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 3.49, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 379.84M, leaving 366.58M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax13.26M
Effective Tax Rate3.49

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S's stock has declined approximately 51.58% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 37.54, while the 200-day moving average is 41.95.

52-Week Price Change-51.58%
50-Day Moving Average37.54
200-Day Moving Average41.95

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S generated 621.32M in revenue and converted that into 366.58M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 5.19. EBITDA reached 319.05M, while operating income came in at 334.80M.

Revenue621.32M
Gross Profit621.32M
Operating Income334.80M
Pretax Income379.84M
Net Income366.58M
EBITDA319.05M
EBIT314.18M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)5.19

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S holds 1.93B in cash and equivalents against 54.99M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -498.56M. Total book value stands at 2.41B, with working capital of 2.32B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.93B
Total Debt54.99M
Net Debt-498.56M
Equity (Book Value)2.41B
Book Value Per Share34.71
Working Capital2.32B

Cash Flow

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Zealand Pharma A/S produced -234.57M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -10.45M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -245.02M - equivalent to -3.48 per share.

Operating Cash Flow-234.57M
Capital Expenditures-10.45M
Free Cash Flow-245.02M
FCF Per Share-3.48

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S posted a gross margin of 100.00, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 53.88 and net profit margin of 59.00 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin100.00
Operating Margin53.88
Pretax Margin61.13
Profit Margin59.00
EBITDA Margin51.35

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Free cash flow yield is negative at -9.12: the business is consuming cash rather than generating it, so any dividend is not covered by free cash flow. Total shareholder yield reaches 2.58, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Zealand Pharma A/S shareholders.

Shareholder Yield2.58
FCF Yield-9.12

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S has an Altman Z-Score of 8.74, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score8.74