Medicure Inc (TSE:MPH)
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Rating:50Neutral
Price Target:
C$1.00
▼(-20.00% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/05/26
The score is driven primarily by pressured financial performance—worsening losses and a shift to negative operating/free cash flow—partly offset by a conservatively levered balance sheet. Technical indicators are broadly neutral with slightly negative momentum, while valuation is constrained by ongoing losses and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low debt gives Medicure structural financial flexibility to fund commercialization, partnerships or R&D without immediate refinancing. Over the next several months this leverage profile reduces bankruptcy risk, supports negotiation of deals, and allows time to stabilize operations if losses persist.
Negative Factors
Deteriorating profitability
A sharp increase in net losses erodes retained capital and highlights weak operating leverage. If losses remain, the company will face pressure to cut costs or raise capital, which can dilute shareholders or constrain strategic investments, undermining its ability to sustainably commercialize products.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low debt gives Medicure structural financial flexibility to fund commercialization, partnerships or R&D without immediate refinancing. Over the next several months this leverage profile reduces bankruptcy risk, supports negotiation of deals, and allows time to stabilize operations if losses persist.
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Medicure (MPH) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$12.52M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.72K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.52
Revenue Growth31.72%
EPS Growth-582.73%
CountryCA
Employees25
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryDrug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.68
Shares Outstanding10,436,313
10 Day Avg. Volume717
30 Day Avg. Volume1,717
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.92
Price to Sales (P/S)0.41
P/FCF Ratio-21.25
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Medicure Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Medicure Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research, development, and commercialization of human therapies for the cardiovascular market in Canada and the United States. The company markets and distributes AGGRASTAT injection, a gl...
How the Company Makes Money
Medicure primarily makes money by commercializing prescription pharmaceutical products, generating revenue from sales of the products it markets and distributes. Its revenue model typically includes (i) product sales to customers in the healthcare...
Medicure Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 25, 2025
(Q4-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:Jun 02, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed performance with growth in certain product lines and strategic acquisitions aimed at expansion. However, these were offset by significant challenges such as decreased AGGRASTAT revenue, increased costs, and a resulting negative EBITDA and net loss. The positive aspects of strategic growth were balanced by financial challenges.Positive Updates
Increased ZYPITAMAG Revenue
ZYPITAMAG sales through Marley Drug grew by 23% from $2.6 million in 2023 to $3.2 million in 2024. Revenue through insured channels also grew by 25% from $2.4 million in 2023 to $3 million in 2024.
Negative Updates
Decreased AGGRASTAT Revenue
Net revenue from AGGRASTAT decreased from $9.7 million in 2023 to $8.1 million in 2024 due to pricing pressures from generic competition.
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Q4-2024 Updates
Positive
Negative
Increased ZYPITAMAG Revenue
ZYPITAMAG sales through Marley Drug grew by 23% from $2.6 million in 2023 to $3.2 million in 2024. Revenue through insured channels also grew by 25% from $2.4 million in 2023 to $3 million in 2024.
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Company Guidance
During the conference call, Medicure provided guidance on its financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2024, highlighting several key metrics. The company reported net revenue of $21.9 million, a slight increase from $21.7 million in the previous year, but experienced a net loss of approximately $1 million or $0.10 per share, compared to a net loss of $922,000 or $0.09 per share in the prior year. AGGRASTAT revenue decreased to $8.1 million from $9.7 million due to pricing pressures from generics, while ZYPITAMAG revenue through traditional insurance increased to $3 million from $2.4 million, attributed to greater utilization through insurance formularies. Marley Drug's net revenue rose to $10.8 million from $9.6 million, driven by changes in product mix and increased ZYPITAMAG sales. Despite these increases, adjusted EBITDA was negative $437,000, down from $1.9 million the previous year, due to higher costs of goods and R&D expenses totaling $3.1 million primarily for the MC-1 PNPO clinical trial. The company also highlighted strategic acquisitions of Gateway Medical and West Olympia Pharmacy, aiming to expand its Retail Pharmacy operating segment and create synergies with Marley Drug. Additionally, Medicure remains focused on developing new products, including a novel drug related to MC-1, with significant market potential.Medicure Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
44
Neutral
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
38
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 28.86M | 21.91M | 21.69M | 23.07M | 21.74M |
| Gross Profit | 11.25M | 13.09M | 13.99M | 16.07M | 12.71M |
| EBITDA | -4.24M | 1.54M | 1.27M | 3.44M | 2.39M |
| Net Income | -7.10M | -1.04M | -922.00K | 1.36M | -727.00K |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 24.95M | 29.68M | 28.06M | 29.90M | 28.41M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.83M | 7.19M | 6.37M | 4.86M | 3.69M |
| Total Debt | 891.00K | 874.00K | 544.00K | 849.00K | 1.17M |
| Total Liabilities | 12.04M | 8.90M | 8.16M | 8.89M | 10.00M |
| Stockholders Equity | 12.91M | 20.78M | 19.90M | 21.00M | 18.41M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -560.00K | 638.00K | 1.81M | 1.52M | 3.17M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -560.00K | 1.38M | 2.08M | 1.83M | 3.99M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.04M | -739.00K | -270.00K | -310.00K | -2.69M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -415.00K | -370.00K | -297.00K | -355.00K | -316.00K |
Medicure Technical Analysis
Positive
1.25
Price Trends
1.12
Positive
1.14
Positive
1.15
Positive
Market Momentum
<0.01
Negative
55.05
Neutral
68.63
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:MPH, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1.25 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.12, above the 50-day MA of 1.12, and above the 200-day MA of 1.15, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of <0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 55.05 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 68.63 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSE:MPH.
Medicure Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 Neutral | C$126.62M | 294.90 | -0.52% | ― | -7.44% | -108.29% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
51 Neutral | C$28.19M | -1.56 | -461.32% | ― | 83.87% | -72.88% | |
50 Neutral | C$12.52M | -0.70 | -18.39% | ― | 31.72% | -582.73% | |
39 Underperform | C$1.08M | -3.04 | 16.08% | ― | ― | 56.79% | |
38 Underperform | C$663.17K | 0.45 | 9.47% | ― | 122.30% | 75.74% | |
| ― | C$420.72K | -0.31 | ― | ― | ― | ― |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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