Zealand Pharma A/S

Zealand Pharma A/S

7.31
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-1.36
(-15.69%)
1.19EPS
7.12P/E
2.94BMarket 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 2.94B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 788.48M, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap2.94B
Enterprise Value788.48M

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 346.34M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding346.34M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 7.12. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.20, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.07.

PE Ratio7.12
PS Ratio4.20
PB Ratio1.07
P/TBV Ratio1.12
P/FCF Ratio-10.67
P/OCF Ratio-11.12

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 2.16 - 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 1.11 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 2.20 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 788.48M versus a market cap of 2.94B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.11
EV / EBITDA2.16
EV / EBIT2.20

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 1.60M 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 Employee1.60M
Employee Count444.50

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S recorded 15.15M 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 433.95M, leaving 418.80M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax15.15M
Effective Tax Rate3.49

Stock Price Statistics

As of the close on October 19, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S's stock has declined approximately 26.90% over the past 52 weeks.

52-Week Price Change-26.90%

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S generated 709.84M in revenue and converted that into 418.80M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.19. EBITDA reached 364.50M, while operating income came in at 382.50M.

Revenue709.84M
Gross Profit709.84M
Operating Income382.50M
Pretax Income433.95M
Net Income418.80M
EBITDA364.50M
EBIT358.94M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)1.19

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S holds 2.21B in cash and equivalents against 62.83M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -569.58M. Total book value stands at 2.75B, with working capital of 2.65B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents2.21B
Total Debt62.83M
Net Debt-569.58M
Equity (Book Value)2.75B
Book Value Per Share7.94
Working Capital2.65B

Cash Flow

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Zealand Pharma A/S produced -267.99M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -11.93M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -279.92M - equivalent to -0.80 per share.

Operating Cash Flow-267.99M
Capital Expenditures-11.93M
Free Cash Flow-279.92M
FCF Per Share-0.80

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 -9.38: the business is consuming cash rather than generating it, so any dividend is not covered by free cash flow. Total shareholder yield reaches 2.66, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Zealand Pharma A/S shareholders.

Shareholder Yield2.66
FCF Yield-9.38

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Zealand Pharma A/S has an Altman Z-Score of 8.56, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score8.56