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As of Oct 2, 2026: fair value of Veru Inc $0.46, price $2.51, upside -81.7%, quality 32 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.

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Healthcare · US · ISIN US92536C1036

VI Veru Inc logo Thin data Sep 28, 2026

Veru Inc

VERU · US

Weakest SetupStrongly overvalued and low quality.

!Fair value $0.4600 · Strongly overvalued (−81.7%)
!Quality 32/100
!Weak Growth (revenue 5y −11.9 %/yr)
!Low debt · negative free cash flow
!Trails peers (3/10)
!Narrow moat 5/100
!Evidence only low, so the estimate is less certain
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Price vs Fair Value

$237.80 $2.09 Fair Value $0.4600 Jun 2021 Oct 2026

White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 28, 2026.

How to read this chart

60‑month range $2.09 – $237.80 · fair‑value band $0.3000 – $0.5800 · the $2.51 price screens above the $0.4600 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). 1 fiscal year is left out: there the valuation rested on only a fraction of the usual models. Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 28, 2026.

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Company profile

Veru Inc., a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing medicines for treatment of metabolic diseases, oncology, and viral-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in Florida and internationally.

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Veru Inc., a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing medicines for treatment of metabolic diseases, oncology, and viral-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in Florida and internationally. It provides FC2 female condom for the dual protection against unplanned pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. The company develops enobosarm, a selective androgen receptor modulator for treatment of augment fat loss and to prevent muscle loss in sarcopenic obese and overweight elderly patients; Enobosarm, an oral selective androgen receptor modulator for the treatment of AR+ ER+ HER2- metastatic breast cancer; and sabizabulin, a microtubule disruptor for the treatment of hospitalized patients with viral lung infection at high risk for viral induced ARDS and death. The company was formerly known as The Female Health Company and changed its name to Veru Inc. in July 2017. Veru Inc. was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Stock analysis

Veru Inc (VERU) currently trades at $2.51, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $0.4600, 81.7% below the price, so the stock looks overvalued today.

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Valuation

How firm this estimate is: it rests on 1 models at a data quality of 95/100, which puts the evidence level at low.

Scenario range: $0.3000 (bear) to $0.5800 (bull), the price of $2.51 sits above it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.

Quality & growth

The Quality Score stands at 32/100 (below-average quality), in the Healthcare sector.

Weak Growth: Revenue growth is inconsistent: the periods point in different directions, so there is no trend to rely on.

Veru Inc reported revenue of $0 in FY2025 versus $61.3M in FY2021. Reported net income was −$22.7M in FY2025.

Key figures

Market cap $47.3M · P/S ratio 2.80 · EPS (TTM) $−0.8000 · Return on equity −51.7% · Return on assets (EBIT) −77.1% · Revenue (TTM) $16.9M · Revenue growth (YoY) +18.3% · Free cash flow −$30.0M.

Competitive moat

Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 22 out of 100 (medium confidence).

What moves the price

The share trades about 43% below its 52-week high and 20% above its 52-week low, currently above its 200-day average.

For context, the median of 10 Healthcare peers we cover trades at 10% fair-value upside, at −82%, VERU screens richer than that median.

Fair Value models

Bear $0.3000 Fair Value $0.4600 Bull $0.5800
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model. Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. If a model's bull case is above four times its base value, the table shows that limit with a > sign (like the overall Bull above): beyond it no assumption holds. Evidence ⓘEvidence = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Highest evidence
NCAV (Graham) $0.5700 $0.7700 $1.14 54
All 1 models by family
Asset-Based
NCAV (Graham) $0.5700 $0.7700 $1.14 54

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Quality Score breakdown

Overall quality 32/100

Of which business quality 36 · Market factors (momentum, volatility) 30

Profitability 0
Margins and returns on capital today
Quality Growth 0
Are margins and returns improving?
Cashflow 55
Earnings quality: real cash, not paper profit
Fin. Strength 67
Balance sheet, leverage, solvency risk
Investment 100
Disciplined investing over empire-building
Low Volatility 50
Calm price path (market factor)
Momentum 30
Price trend over the last 3–12 months (market factor)
52W Momentum 9
Distance to the 52-week high (market factor)
Net Issuance 0
Share count: buybacks or dilution?

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Revenue & earnings trend

Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card. 0/100
Revenue growth is inconsistent: the periods point in different directions, so there is no trend to rely on.
Revenue growth 1 year
+3.6%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−34.9%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−11.9%
Revenue growth 34 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+1.4%
Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
−20.2% (2019) → −218.6% (2024)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: fiscal 2025 is a loss year, no rate is defined from a loss
not computed

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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Biotechnology · 576 stocks

Beats the industry median on 3/9 measures
Overall it trails its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score 36 · Below median
Fair Value upside −81.9% · Bottom 25%
Profitability
Return on assets −46.4% · Bottom 25%
Operating margin (TTM) 0.0% · Above median
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth 18.3% · Above median
Balance sheet
Debt / equity 0.48× · Highest 25%

Valuation Multiplesvs Biotechnology median · lower = cheaper

P/B 2.58× · Pricier than median
P/S (TTM) 2.80× · Cheaper than median
PEG 3.60× · Priciest 25%

Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)

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Sector peers
VALUE (fair-value potential)0 · sector 0
FUTURE (revenue growth)92 · sector 0
PAST (return on equity)0 · sector 0
HEALTH (low debt)76 · sector 97
DIVIDEND (yield)0 · sector 22

VALUE 0: the price sits above our fair-value range.

Context: sector, industry, market

Values & ESG

Does this company touch areas you may want to avoid? The classification is inferred from sector and industry.

None of the checked exposures detected

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Frequently asked questions

Is Veru Inc (VERU) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 28, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $0.4600 versus a price of $2.51, about −82% upside (overvalued).
What is the fair value of VERU?
Our model-based fair value for Veru Inc is $0.4600 (as of Sep 28, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $2.51.
What is the quality score of VERU?
Veru Inc has a Quality Score of 32/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for Veru Inc (VERU)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of $0.4600 (as of Sep 28, 2026) from 1 valuation models. Cautious scenario $0.3000, optimistic scenario $0.5800. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the Veru Inc stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at $0.4600, about −82% upside versus a price of $2.51 (overvalued). Cautious scenario $0.3000, optimistic scenario $0.5800. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of Veru Inc (VERU)?
Veru Inc reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $16.9M (latest available figure, as of Sep 28, 2026).
What is the intrinsic value of Veru Inc (VERU)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For Veru Inc it is $0.4600 per share (as of Sep 28, 2026), against a price of $2.51. It is the blended result of 1 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is Veru Inc stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 28, 2026, VERU trades above its calculated fair value: price $2.51, fair value $0.4600, a gap of about −82% (overvalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of VERU?
No. The price is what the market pays today ($2.51); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($0.4600). For Veru Inc the two are $2.05 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is Veru Inc worth?
The market values Veru Inc at about $47.3M (market capitalisation, as of Sep 28, 2026). Per share that is $2.51; our models calculate a fair value of $0.4600 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about VERU?
Our models span a range for Veru Inc: cautious scenario $0.3000, base $0.4600, optimistic $0.5800 per share (as of Sep 28, 2026, price $2.51). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
What is the PEG ratio of VERU?
The PEG ratio of Veru Inc is 3.60 (P/E divided by earnings growth, as of Sep 28, 2026). That is above 1, so the growth is already paid for in the price.
How solid is the balance sheet of Veru Inc (VERU)?
Balance-sheet figures for Veru Inc (as of Sep 28, 2026): return on equity −51.7%, debt of 0.48 per unit of equity. They feed the Quality Score of 32/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is VERU from its 52-week high?
Veru Inc trades at $2.51, about 43% below its 52-week high of $4.43 and 20% above the low of $2.09 (as of Oct 2, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $0.4600 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to Veru Inc?
From the same area (Healthcare) we also value Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc, argenx SE, CSL Limited, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is Veru Inc stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 28, 2026: price $2.51, calculated fair value $0.4600 (−82%), Quality Score 32/100, from 1 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of VERU calculated?
We run Veru Inc through 1 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of $0.4600, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 14.5 % above its aggregate fair value. Veru Inc itself currently trades above fair value. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of Veru Inc (VERU)?
The closing price on Oct 2, 2026 was $2.51. Our model-based fair value is $0.4600, about −82% upside (overvalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with Veru Inc right now?
The price sits above even our optimistic bull case ($0.5800). The favourable scenario is already priced in. Weak quality (32/100) and above fair value at the same time, the margin of safety is missing on both counts. The large gap to fair value rests on thin data (low evidence): fewer applicable models and a shorter history. Read it with extra caution. A fairly wide model range ($0.3000 to $0.5800) leaves room in how you read the outcome.

Key figures of Veru Inc

How large is the market capitalisation of Veru Inc (VERU)?
The market capitalisation of Veru Inc is $47.3M. The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of Veru Inc (VERU)?
The price-to-sales ratio of Veru Inc is 2.80 (last twelve months). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What are the earnings per share of Veru Inc (VERU)?
Earnings per share at Veru Inc are $−0.8000. Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the return on equity of Veru Inc (VERU)?
The return on equity (ROE) of Veru Inc is −51.7% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of Veru Inc (VERU)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of Veru Inc is −77.1% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
How fast is revenue growing at Veru Inc (VERU)?
Revenue at Veru Inc is growing +18.3% versus a year earlier. How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How much free cash flow does Veru Inc (VERU) generate?
The free cash flow of Veru Inc is −$30.0M (fiscal year 2025). The cash truly left after running and investing in the business, this is what pays dividends and buybacks.
How much net cash does Veru Inc (VERU) hold?
Veru Inc holds more cash than debt, $12.7M net (fiscal year 2025). The company holds more cash than debt, a safety cushion.
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