Cipher Pharmaceuticals (CPH) Stock Overview
Operates as a specialty pharmaceutical company in Canada. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 6/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | CA$17.24 |
| 52 Week High | CA$20.56 |
| 52 Week Low | CA$11.98 |
| Beta | 0.48 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.38% |
| 3 Month Change | -8.88% |
| 1 Year Change | 29.72% |
| 3 Year Change | 393.98% |
| 5 Year Change | 977.50% |
| Change since IPO | 365.95% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 23
CPH: Share Repurchases And Higher Margins Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Cipher Pharmaceuticals higher, lifting the implied price target from CA$21.00 to about CA$22.25. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations.
Narrative Update • Jun 05
CPH: Fair Outlook Will Balance Buybacks With Expansion And Acquisition Execution
Narrative Update: Cipher Pharmaceuticals The updated analyst price target for Cipher Pharmaceuticals has shifted to CA$17.00 from CA$18.60, reflecting analysts' latest assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, supported by recent Street research that raised targets to CA$21 and CA$22. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Cipher Pharmaceuticals has featured a series of price target revisions, with targets cited at CA$20, CA$21, and CA$22, alongside supportive ratings.
Narrative Update • May 22
CPH: Share Repurchases And Higher Conviction Forecasts Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Cipher Pharmaceuticals to CA$22 from CA$21, reflecting updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E in recent research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are signaling higher conviction in Cipher Pharmaceuticals' valuation by moving the price target from CA$20 to CA$22 within recent research updates.Analysis Article • May 14
Investors Shouldn't Be Too Comfortable With Cipher Pharmaceuticals' (TSE:CPH) Earnings
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( TSE:CPH ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 23
CPH: Share Repurchases And Higher Margins Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Cipher Pharmaceuticals higher, lifting the implied price target from CA$21.00 to about CA$22.25. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Jun 05
CPH: Fair Outlook Will Balance Buybacks With Expansion And Acquisition Execution
Narrative Update: Cipher Pharmaceuticals The updated analyst price target for Cipher Pharmaceuticals has shifted to CA$17.00 from CA$18.60, reflecting analysts' latest assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, supported by recent Street research that raised targets to CA$21 and CA$22. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Cipher Pharmaceuticals has featured a series of price target revisions, with targets cited at CA$20, CA$21, and CA$22, alongside supportive ratings.Narrative Update • May 22
CPH: Share Repurchases And Higher Conviction Forecasts Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Cipher Pharmaceuticals to CA$22 from CA$21, reflecting updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E in recent research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are signaling higher conviction in Cipher Pharmaceuticals' valuation by moving the price target from CA$20 to CA$22 within recent research updates.Analysis Article • May 14
Investors Shouldn't Be Too Comfortable With Cipher Pharmaceuticals' (TSE:CPH) Earnings
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( TSE:CPH ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests...Narrative Update • May 08
CPH: Higher Cash Returns And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Cipher Pharmaceuticals to CA$21 from CA$20, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. These changes support a slightly higher fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Apr 23
CPH: Higher Cash Flow Plans And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Cipher Pharmaceuticals to CA$21 from CA$20, tying the CA$1 price target change to updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly higher discount rate alongside a lower future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a modestly higher fair value for Cipher Pharmaceuticals, with bullish analysts lifting their price target to CA$21 from CA$20.Narrative Update • Apr 09
CPH: Fair Outlook Will Weigh Natroba Expansion And Acquisition Execution
Analysts have nudged their price target on Cipher Pharmaceuticals up to CA$21 from CA$20, citing updated assumptions that keep fair value broadly steady while fine tuning expectations around growth, margins, and P/E levels. Analyst Commentary The latest price target move to CA$21 from CA$20 signals only a modest reset in expectations, rather than a major shift in conviction.Narrative Update • Mar 26
CPH: Balanced Outlook Will Weigh New Drug Review And Acquisition Execution
Analysts recently lifted their price target on Cipher Pharmaceuticals to CA$21 from CA$20, reflecting updated assumptions that combine a higher revenue growth outlook with slightly lower profit margin and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary The latest price target move to CA$21 suggests that covering analysts are refining their assumptions rather than making a sweeping change in their outlook.Narrative Update • Mar 12
CPH: New Drug Review Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts are maintaining their CA$18.60 price target on Cipher Pharmaceuticals. This reflects only small adjustments to their revenue growth and future P/E assumptions, rather than a change in their overall view of the stock.Narrative Update • Feb 26
CPH: New Drug Review And Strong Margins Will Support Further Upside
Analysts kept their CA$18.60 price target on Cipher Pharmaceuticals unchanged, citing only small tweaks to their revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions that did not materially shift their view of the stock’s value. What's in the News Health Canada accepted Cipher Pharmaceuticals' new drug submission for Natroba (Spinosad) for the treatment of head lice and scabies, moving the product into the formal review process (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 11
CPH: Higher Margins And New Submission Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Cipher Pharmaceuticals to reflect a more muted revenue growth outlook of 4.30% and a slightly higher discount rate of 6.25%, while still acknowledging a stronger projected profit margin of 39.46% and a broadly similar future P/E of 17.63. What's in the News Health Canada accepted Cipher Pharmaceuticals' new drug submission for Natroba (Spinosad), targeting head lice and scabies in the Canadian market (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 26
CPH: Share Repurchases Will Drive Future Earnings Power And Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target for Cipher Pharmaceuticals to reflect slightly updated assumptions around revenue growth of 10.48%, profit margin of 32.39%, and a future P/E of 17.81x. The overall fair value estimate remains at $18.60.Narrative Update • Jan 11
CPH: Share Repurchases Will Support Stronger Future Earnings Profile
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Cipher Pharmaceuticals by aligning slightly lower revenue growth and profit margin assumptions with a modestly higher future P/E. This keeps fair value around $18.60 and reflects a more measured outlook on the company’s earnings profile.Narrative Update • Dec 27
CPH: Share Repurchases And Rising Margins Will Support Stronger Future Earnings
Cipher Pharmaceuticals' analyst price target has been raised from 14.50 dollars to 18.60 dollars, as analysts cite slightly stronger expected revenue growth, modestly higher profit margins, and a richer future earnings multiple as justification for the upward revision. What's in the News Cipher Pharmaceuticals completed the latest tranche of its share repurchase program between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, buying back 141,700 shares, or 0.56 percent of its float, for CAD 2.18 million (Key Developments) Under the buyback announced on May 1, 2025, the company has now repurchased a total of 371,978 shares, representing 1.46 percent of shares outstanding, for aggregate consideration of CAD 5.12 million (Key Developments) Valuation Changes The consensus analyst price target has risen significantly from 14.50 dollars to 18.60 dollars, reflecting a materially higher fair value assessment.Narrative Update • Dec 12
CPH: Share Buybacks Will Support Earnings And Maintain A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Cipher Pharmaceuticals higher, from 14.00 dollars to 14.50 dollars, citing stronger expected revenue growth, improved profit margins, and a more attractive forward earnings multiple despite a slightly higher discount rate. What's in the News Cipher Pharmaceuticals repurchased 141,700 shares between July 1 and September 30, 2025, totaling CAD 2.18 million and representing 0.56% of outstanding shares (company buyback update).Analysis Article • Nov 09
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSE:CPH) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( TSE:CPH ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...Analysis Article • Oct 10
These 4 Measures Indicate That Cipher Pharmaceuticals (TSE:CPH) Is Using Debt Extensively
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Narrative Update • Sep 05
Expansion Into Canada Will Shape Global Dermatology Success
Cipher Pharmaceuticals' future P/E has risen sharply, indicating increased valuation relative to earnings, while the net profit margin is stable, resulting in no change to the consensus analyst price target at CA$17.90. What's in the News Cipher Pharmaceuticals is actively seeking accretive acquisitions and in-licensing opportunities, with a strategic focus on complementary U.S.-based assets and companies.Analysis Article • Aug 29
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s (TSE:CPH) Shares Climb 27% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
The Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( TSE:CPH ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent...Analysis Article • May 16
We Think That There Are More Issues For Cipher Pharmaceuticals (TSE:CPH) Than Just Sluggish Earnings
Investors weren't pleased with the recent soft earnings report from Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( TSE:CPH ). Our...Analysis Article • May 09
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSE:CPH) Stocks Shoot Up 29% But Its P/E Still Looks Reasonable
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( TSE:CPH ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 29% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Apr 28
Is Cipher Pharmaceuticals (TSE:CPH) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
New Narrative • Feb 23
Acquisition Of Natroba And Pipeline Products Will Strengthen Future Market Presence
Strategic acquisitions and transitioning to an in-house sales team are aimed at reducing costs and boosting revenue and earnings for Cipher Pharmaceuticals.Analysis Article • Dec 13
We Think Cipher Pharmaceuticals (TSE:CPH) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Nov 14
Cipher Pharmaceuticals' (TSE:CPH) Anemic Earnings Might Be Worse Than You Think
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s ( TSE:CPH ) earnings announcement last week contained some soft numbers, disappointing...Analysis Article • Nov 12
With A 29% Price Drop For Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSE:CPH) You'll Still Get What You Pay For
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( TSE:CPH ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough...Analysis Article • Nov 09
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( TSE:CPH ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...Analysis Article • Mar 23
There's No Escaping Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s (TSE:CPH) Muted Earnings Despite A 26% Share Price Rise
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( TSE:CPH ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last month...Analysis Article • Mar 22
Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Cipher Pharmaceuticals (TSE:CPH)
The market rallied behind Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s ( TSE:CPH ) stock, leading do a rise in the share price after...Shareholder Returns
| CPH | CA Pharmaceuticals | CA Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 6.6% | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| 1Y | 29.7% | 54.3% | 29.9% |
Return vs Industry: CPH underperformed the Canadian Pharmaceuticals industry which returned 54.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CPH matched the Canadian Market which returned 29.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CPH volatility | |
|---|---|
| CPH Average Weekly Movement | 5.0% |
| Pharmaceuticals Industry Average Movement | 10.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 9.7% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in CA Market | 16.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in CA Market | 3.7% |
Stable Share Price: CPH has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Canadian market.
Volatility Over Time: CPH's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | n/a | Craig Mull | www.cipherpharma.com |
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. operates as a specialty pharmaceutical company in Canada. It offers Epuris (isotretinoin), an oral retinoid for the treatment of severe nodular and/or inflammatory acne, acne conglobate, and recalcitrant acne; Actikerall, a topical solution for the treatment of slightly palpable and/or moderately thick hyperkeratotic actinic keratosis (Grade I/II) of the face, forehead, and balding scalp; Vaniqa, a topical cream for the slowing of the growth of unwanted facial hair in women; Durela, an opioid analgesic for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain in adults; Brinavess for the rapid conversion of onset atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm in adults; Aggrastat, a reversible GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor for use in patients with acute coronary syndrome; and Natroba for the topical treatment of head lice and scabies infestations in adult and pediatric patients. The company’s licensed products comprise Absorica, an oral retinoid for the treatment of severe nodular and/or inflammatory acne, acne conglobate, and recalcitrant acne; Conzip, an opioid agonist for the management of moderate to moderately severe chronic pain in adults; and Lipofen, an adjunctive therapy to diet to reduce elevated LDL-C, total-C, triglycerides, and Apo B, as well as to increase HDL-C.
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| CPH fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | CA$436.08m |
| Earnings (TTM) | CA$43.85m |
| Revenue (TTM) | CA$72.36m |
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P/E Ratio6.1x
P/S RatioIs CPH overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CPH income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$50.94m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$9.36m |
| Gross Profit | US$41.58m |
| Other Expenses | US$10.71m |
| Earnings | US$30.87m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.22 |
| Gross Margin | 81.63% |
| Net Profit Margin | 60.60% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did CPH perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/06 00:49 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Novak | ATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities) |
| Tania Armstrong-Whitworth | Canaccord Genuity |
| Prakash Gowd | CIBC Capital Markets |