Royalty Pharma Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 3/6
Royalty Pharma has a total shareholder equity of $9.9B and total debt of $9.0B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 90.1%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $19.8B and $9.9B respectively. Royalty Pharma's EBIT is $1.7B making its interest coverage ratio 5.4. It has cash and short-term investments of $608.3M.
Key information
90.13%
Debt to equity ratio
US$8.96b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 5.4x |
| Cash | US$608.30m |
| Equity | US$9.94b |
| Total liabilities | US$9.88b |
| Total assets | US$19.82b |
Recent financial health updates
No updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 16
Royalty Pharma: Strong Execution, Expanding Pipeline And More Firepower Ahead
Summary Portfolio Receipts increased 10% to $925 million, while Royalty Receipts grew 13% to $887 million. Q1 confirmed a supportive, broad-based momentum. Management's 2030 Portfolio Receipts target of $4.7 billion increasingly appears conservative. Recent funding agreements with Johnson & Johnson, alongside prior collaborations with Biogen, Merck, and Teva, strengthen Royalty Pharma’s positioning. Capital flexibility and buybacks remain meaningful tailwinds. We remain buyers. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 02
RPRX: Royalty Deals And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Forward Outlook
Analysts have raised their blended price target on Royalty Pharma by several dollars to around the mid $40s, citing refined models that factor in slightly higher projected revenue growth, modestly lower profit margins, and continued benefits from recent royalty and financing deals such as the $250m Zymeworks agreement. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Royalty Pharma centers on how the updated price targets line up with the company’s deal pipeline, especially the $250m Zymeworks transaction.
Narrative Update • Apr 17
RPRX: Diversified Royalty Portfolio And Recent Deals Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price targets for Royalty Pharma modestly higher, with the average fair value estimate moving from about $59.28 to $60.61. They point to the company's diversified royalty portfolio, favorable deal terms such as the $250m Zymeworks financing, and the broader growth of the biopharma royalty market.Narrative Update • Apr 03
RPRX: Royalty Deals And Dividend Policy Will Shape Balanced Forward Outlook
Analysts have raised the fair value estimate for Royalty Pharma to $46.00 from $40.86, citing updated models that reflect perceived strengths in its biopharma royalty exposure, portfolio diversification, and recent deal activity. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Royalty Pharma highlights both constructive and cautious views, giving you a mixed picture of how professionals are thinking about the stock.
Narrative Update • Mar 19
RPRX: Royalty Deals And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Royalty Pharma to $51.56 from $51.00, citing updated Street views on its biopharma royalty exposure and recent deal activity as key supports for the revised fair value estimate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Royalty Pharma highlights a mix of optimism around its royalty portfolio and business model, alongside some areas where investors may want to stay cautious on execution and deal risk.Narrative Update • Mar 05
RPRX: Royalty Platform And Portfolio Diversification Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their targets higher on Royalty Pharma, with the consensus fair value estimate moving from $56.00 to about $59.28. They cite expectations for the company to benefit from growth in the biopharma royalty market, differentiation from competitors, and a more diversified portfolio.Narrative Update • Feb 19
RPRX: Higher P/E Expectations And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their average price target on Royalty Pharma from about $46 to roughly $51, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, growth, margins, and a higher future P/E multiple as key drivers behind the move. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Royalty Pharma has centered on refreshed models for fair value and updated assumptions around discount rates, growth, margins, and future P/E multiples.Analysis Article • Feb 11
Royalty Pharma (NASDAQ:RPRX) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.235
Royalty Pharma plc's ( NASDAQ:RPRX ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.235...Narrative Update • Feb 05
RPRX: Pending XenoTherapeutics Deal And Dividend Increase Will Shape Near-Term Returns
Analysts have raised their price targets on Royalty Pharma by about $2 to an updated fair value of US$40.86, citing slightly higher long term revenue growth assumptions, a modestly higher future P/E multiple, and largely unchanged discount rate and profit margin inputs. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Royalty Pharma has been mixed, with some firms updating ratings and price targets around the company’s agreed acquisition by XenoTherapeutics at an estimated US$1.82 per share.Analysis Article • Jan 22
Royalty Pharma's (NASDAQ:RPRX) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Royalty Pharma plc's ( NASDAQ:RPRX ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.235...Narrative Update • Jan 21
RPRX: Pending XenoTherapeutics Deal And Hold Downgrade Will Limit Near-Term Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Royalty Pharma, citing a revised fair value of $38.00 per share. This reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples following the announced acquisition by XenoTherapeutics and the recent downgrade to Hold.Narrative Update • Jan 07
RPRX: Agreed XenoTherapeutics Deal Will Highlight Upside In Royalty Portfolio Earnings Power
Analysts have nudged their fair value target for Royalty Pharma up to US$56.00 from US$55.00. This reflects updated assumptions on slower revenue growth, higher margins and a lower future P/E, while also factoring in the recent downgrade to Hold following the agreed acquisition by XenoTherapeutics at an estimated US$1.82 per share.Narrative Update • Dec 15
RPRX Pending XenoTherapeutics Deal Will Anchor Shares Near Buyout Price
Analysts have nudged their price target on Royalty Pharma up by $1, to $38. This reflects modestly stronger revenue growth assumptions, offset by a slightly higher discount rate and lower projected profit margins, and incorporates the limited upside they see given the pending acquisition by XenoTherapeutics.Narrative Update • Dec 01
RPRX: Share Buybacks Will Drive Value Upon Acquisition Completion
Analysts have revised Royalty Pharma's price target slightly upward from $45.54 to $45.98. They note that the pending acquisition by XenoTherapeutics has reduced uncertainty around the company’s valuation.Narrative Update • Nov 17
RPRX: Share Buybacks And Acquisition Will Drive Outperformance After Downgrade
Analysts have raised Royalty Pharma's price target from $44.10 to $45.54, reflecting updated expectations for revenue growth. However, profit margins are anticipated to decrease following recent acquisition developments.Narrative Update • Nov 02
RPRX: Upcoming Licensing Deals And Share Buybacks Will Drive Long-Term Upside
Narrative Update on Royalty Pharma: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Royalty Pharma from $44.86 to $44.10 per share. This revision is based on updated modeling of revenue growth and profit margins.Narrative Update • Sep 04
Emerging Therapies And Licensing Will Expand Royalty Opportunities
Analysts maintain a positive outlook for Royalty Pharma, citing resilience amid sector underperformance, limited exposure to policy and macroeconomic risks, and anticipated seasonal strength, with the consensus price target unchanged at $43.27. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts expect Q2 to be seasonally strong for large biopharma companies, supporting near-term performance.Analysis Article • Jul 06
Benign Growth For Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) Underpins Its Share Price
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may...Seeking Alpha • Feb 13
Royalty Pharma: Delivering Growth With A Positive Story Ahead
Summary Royalty Pharma's Q4 results show portfolio receipts of $742 million and operating cash flow of $678 million, which demonstrate solid performance. MorphoSys bond redeployment further enhances higher-returning royalty opportunities. The company has a solid balance sheet with $1.4 billion in cash equivalents, which is worth considering. RPRX's valuation remains compelling, with a double-digit total yield (via buyback and dividend). Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 15
Royalty Pharma: Key Strategic Updates To Be Priced In
Summary Key strategic updates include acquiring RP Management LLC, simplifying the corporate structure, reducing costs, and enhancing shareholder alignment. A new $3 billion share repurchase program and a 5% dividend increase highlight strong capital allocation, maintaining financial flexibility and an investment-grade credit rating. The valuation remains compelling, with a 30% upside. Anticipated savings and buybacks suggest further EPS growth, reinforcing our overweight rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 09
Royalty Pharma: Massive Opportunity Ahead
Summary Royalty Pharma's Q3 results met expectations, with a modest 2024 outlook increase, driven by strong portfolio performance and new royalty acquisitions. The CF franchise remains a key cash cow despite challenges, with Vertex's Venza triple development posing potential headwinds. With a compelling valuation, a $1 billion buyback, and a supportive pipeline, Royalty Pharma is a strong buy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaFinancial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: RPRX's short term assets ($1.4B) exceed its short term liabilities ($535.7M).
Long Term Liabilities: RPRX's short term assets ($1.4B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($9.3B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: RPRX's net debt to equity ratio (84%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: RPRX's debt to equity ratio has increased from 59.2% to 90.1% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: RPRX's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (29.2%).
Interest Coverage: RPRX's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (5.4x coverage).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/03 08:17 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Royalty Pharma plc is covered by 14 analysts. 5 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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| Jason Matthew Gerberry | BofA Global Research |
| Geoffrey Meacham | Citigroup Inc |
| Prem Chulaki | CrispIdea |