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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q2 FY2026, filed Aug 5, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the AKBA SEC filings page.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) reported $219.1M in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, up 7.5% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 14 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Akebia's 2025 numbers show a business that shifted from cash consumption to cash generation as gross-margin expansion outweighed operating costs.
The important change was margin economics: gross margin reached83.3% in FY2025, turning sales into operating income rather than another operating loss. That margin expansion coincided with operating cash flow of$68.0M while net income remained a net loss of$5.3M , so cash generation outpaced reported earnings.
Operating cash flow of
The balance sheet moved from negative equity in FY2024 to positive equity of
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. has an operating margin of 10.0%, meaning the company retains $10 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This below-average margin results in a low score of 23/100, suggesting thin profitability after operating expenses. This is up from -31.5% the prior year.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s revenue surged 47.5% year-over-year to $236.2M, reflecting rapid business expansion. This strong growth earns a score of 65/100.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. carries a low D/E ratio of 1.48, meaning only $1.48 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 99/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s current ratio of 1.55 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 43/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. has a free cash flow margin of 28.7%, earning a moderate score of 42/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. posts a -16.3% return on equity (ROE), meaning it loses $16 for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This results in a returns score of 22/100.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. scores -4.70, below the 1.81 distress threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($252.3M) relative to total liabilities ($344.0M). This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. passes 6 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. reported a net loss of $5.3M while generating $68.0M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. earns $0.97 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($23.5M vs $24.2M). This narrow margin raises concern about the company's ability to service its debt if operating income declines.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. generated $49.1M in revenue in Q2 2026. This represents a decrease of 21.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 8.2%.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s EBITDA was -$5.7M in Q2 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 139.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 31.4%.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. reported -$8.9M in net income in Q2 2026. This represents a decrease of 3706.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1.6%.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. earned -$0.03 per diluted share (EPS) in Q2 2026. It is unchanged from the prior quarter.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. generated $2.4M in free cash flow in Q2 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 89.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 111.5%.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. held $155.5M in cash against $24.8M in long-term debt as of Q2 2026.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Margins & Returns
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s gross margin was 78.8% in Q2 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 5.3 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1.7 percentage points.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s operating margin was -12.9% in Q2 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 35.4 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 4.1 percentage points.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s net profit margin was -18.1% in Q2 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 18.5 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 1.2 percentage points.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s ROE was -35.6% in Q2 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 36.5 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 2.5 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. invested $14.1M in research and development in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 27.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 5.1%.
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. invested $1.1M in capex in Q2 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 756.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1640.3%.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
AKBA Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $49.1M-21.4% | $53.5M-6.6% | $57.6M+23.9% | $58.8M+57.0% | $62.5M+43.1% | $57.3M+75.8% | $46.5M-17.3% | $37.4M-11.0% |
| Cost of Revenue | $10.4M+5.1% | $12.3M+61.2% | $12.5M-38.4% | $9.4M-33.7% | $9.9M-41.8% | $7.6M-34.3% | $20.4M+9.1% | $14.2M-21.4% |
| Gross Profit | $38.7M-26.4% | $41.3M-17.0% | $45.1M+72.5% | $49.4M+112.2% | $52.6M+97.6% | $49.7M+136.7% | $26.1M-30.4% | $23.3M-3.2% |
| R&D Expenses | $14.1M+27.7% | $14.8M+51.8% | $26.6M+126.1% | $14.9M+76.1% | $11.0M+44.0% | $9.8M+0.2% | $11.8M+19.5% | $8.5M-36.3% |
| SG&A Expenses | $28.2M+6.1% | $30.4M+18.2% | $26.1M-5.7% | $29.1M+9.7% | $26.6M-1.3% | $25.7M+1.2% | $27.7M+8.8% | $26.5M+16.8% |
| Operating Income | -$6.3M-144.9% | -$4.7M-134.7% | -$8.6M+40.2% | $4.4M+135.6% | $14.1M+261.5% | $13.5M+190.5% | -$14.3M-1142.0% | -$12.5M+4.1% |
| EBITDA | -$5.7M-139.9% | -$4.4M-131.6% | -$8.2M-66.6% | $4.8M+251.7% | $14.4M+2034.1% | $13.8M+348.7% | -$4.9M-145.7% | -$3.1M+13.7% |
| Interest Expense | $3.1M-55.1% | $4.7M-39.6% | $4.8M-29.8% | $4.7M-28.7% | $6.8M+218.0% | $7.8M+211.0% | $6.9M+384.6% | $6.7M+372.4% |
| Income Tax | $70K | $126K | $1.0M | $615K | $0 | $0 | N/A | $0 |
| Net Income | -$8.9M-3706.5% | -$9.1M-248.1% | -$12.2M+46.5% | $540K+102.7% | $247K+102.9% | $6.1M+134.0% | -$22.8M-3678.3% | -$20.0M-38.3% |
| EPS (Basic) | -$0.03 | -$0.03-200.0% | -$0.05+54.5% | $0.00+100.0% | $0.00+100.0% | $0.03+133.3% | -$0.11 | -$0.10-25.0% |
| EPS (Diluted) | -$0.03 | -$0.03-200.0% | -$0.05+54.5% | $0.00+100.0% | $0.00+100.0% | $0.03+133.3% | -$0.11 | -$0.10-25.0% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 270M-0.6% | 267M+10.5% | N/A | 274M+30.4% | 271M+29.3% | 242M+17.9% | N/A | 210M+11.7% |
AKBA Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $349.7M+1.2% | $362.5M+16.9% | $376.6M+70.6% | $364.2M+75.8% | $345.6M+56.9% | $310.2M+37.6% | $220.7M-8.7% | $207.1M-11.9% |
| Current Assets | $229.6M-2.2% | $243.5M+19.5% | $253.0M+122.2% | $258.3M+158.0% | $234.7M+109.3% | $203.8M+80.4% | $113.8M-3.7% | $100.1M-8.7% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $155.5M+13.3% | $162.6M+43.5% | $184.8M+256.4% | $166.4M+389.3% | $137.3M+247.6% | $113.4M+170.2% | $51.9M+20.8% | $34.0M-26.9% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Inventory | $13.0M-22.1% | $13.0M-34.1% | $15.6M-3.9% | $18.6M-9.0% | $16.7M-30.0% | $19.7M-22.7% | $16.2M+3.5% | $20.5M+11.1% |
| Accounts Receivable | $53.5M-26.5% | $62.5M+1.6% | $47.0M+36.8% | $66.2M+105.9% | $72.8M+144.6% | $61.5M+131.2% | $34.4M-12.5% | $32.2M+42.4% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $59.0M0.0% | $59.0M0.0% | $59.0M0.0% | $59.0M0.0% | $59.0M0.0% | $59.0M0.0% | $59.0M0.0% | $59.0M0.0% |
| Total Liabilities | $324.6M+2.6% | $335.1M+17.3% | $344.0M+27.5% | $322.6M+25.2% | $316.4M+24.6% | $285.6M+13.0% | $269.9M-0.9% | $257.5M-6.1% |
| Current Liabilities | $160.9M+35.5% | $173.9M+90.6% | $162.9M+101.4% | $133.4M+103.0% | $118.7M+10.6% | $91.2M+37.2% | $80.9M-19.0% | $65.7M-17.6% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $163.8M-17.1% | $161.3M-17.0% | $181.0M-4.2% | $189.2M-1.4% | $197.7M+34.8% | $194.4M+4.4% | $188.9M+9.6% | $191.8M-1.5% |
| Long-Term Debt | $24.8M-47.4% | $36.4M-21.7% | $48.3M+24.7% | $47.6M+24.2% | $47.1M+23.7% | $46.5M+54.3% | $38.7M+125.2% | $38.4M+10.8% |
| Total Equity | $25.0M-14.4% | $27.4M+11.4% | $32.6M+166.3% | $41.6M+182.5% | $29.2M+186.6% | $24.6M+190.2% | -$49.2M-60.8% | -$50.4M-27.9% |
| Retained Earnings | -$1.7B-1.8% | -$1.7B-1.2% | -$1.7B-0.3% | -$1.7B-1.0% | -$1.7B-2.2% | -$1.7B-2.8% | -$1.7B-4.3% | -$1.7B-2.9% |
AKBA Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.5M-84.2% | -$21.2M-56.1% | $31.1M+797.0% | $28.1M+519.8% | $22.3M+322.0% | -$13.6M+30.1% | -$4.5M-93.5% | -$6.7M+6.6% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $585K+85.1% | $328K+4.5% | $321K-96.6% | $318K-96.6% | $316K-96.6% | $314K-96.7% | $9.3M-0.6% | $9.4M-0.4% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | $3.2M+20.6% | $3.7M+67.7% | N/A | $3.2M+95.7% | $2.7M+29.2% | $2.2M-7.3% | N/A | $1.6M-9.8% |
| Capital Expenditures | $1.1M+756.3% | $62K+244.4% | $70K+3400.0% | $77K+3750.0% | $126K+334.5% | $18K | $2K | $2K |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.4M-89.0% | -$21.3M-56.3% | $31.1M+795.1% | $28.0M+518.5% | $22.2M+320.1% | -$13.6M+30.0% | -$4.5M-93.6% | -$6.7M+6.6% |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$4.1M-3137.3% | -$62K-140.3% | -$7.9M-393750.0% | -$77K-3750.0% | -$126K-334.5% | $154K | -$2K | -$2K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$6.5M-480.1% | -$926K-101.2% | -$4.8M-121.7% | $1.1M-9.0% | $1.7M-77.5% | $74.9M+305.6% | $22.3M+1830.6% | $1.2M+2346.0% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Dividends Paid, Share Buybacks.
AKBA Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 78.8%-5.3pp | 77.0%-9.7pp | 78.3%+22.0pp | 84.0%+21.9pp | 84.1%+23.2pp | 86.7%+22.3pp | 56.2%-10.6pp | 62.2%+5.0pp |
| Operating Margin | -12.9%-35.4pp | -8.8%-32.3pp | -14.8%+15.9pp | 7.6%+41.0pp | 22.6%+42.5pp | 23.6%+69.4pp | -30.8%-33.2pp | -33.4%-2.4pp |
| Net Margin | -18.1%-18.5pp | -16.9%-27.6pp | -21.2%+27.9pp | 0.9%+54.5pp | 0.4%+20.1pp | 10.7%+65.8pp | -49.0%-50.2pp | -53.5%-19.1pp |
| Return on Equity | -35.6%-36.5pp | -33.1%-57.9pp | -37.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 24.9% | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Assets | -2.5%-2.6pp | -2.5%-4.5pp | -3.2%+7.1pp | 0.1%+9.8pp | 0.1%+4.0pp | 2.0%+9.9pp | -10.3%-10.6pp | -9.7%-3.5pp |
| Current Ratio | 1.43-0.5x | 1.40-0.8x | 1.55+0.1x | 1.94+0.4x | 1.98+0.9x | 2.23+0.5x | 1.41+0.2x | 1.52+0.1x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.99-0.6x | 1.33-0.6x | 1.48 | 1.15 | 1.61 | 1.89 | N/A | N/A |
| Asset Turnover | 0.140.0x | 0.150.0x | 0.15-0.1x | 0.160.0x | 0.180.0x | 0.180.0x | 0.210.0x | 0.180.0x |
| FCF Margin | 5.0%-30.6pp | -39.7%-16.0pp | 53.9%+63.5pp | 47.7%+65.6pp | 35.6%+58.7pp | -23.7%+35.9pp | -9.6%-5.5pp | -17.9%-0.8pp |
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Where Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s annual revenue?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) reported $236.2M in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 47.5% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s revenue growing?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) revenue grew by 47.5% year-over-year, from $160.2M to $236.2M in fiscal year 2025.
Is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. profitable?
No, Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) reported a net income of -$5.3M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of -2.2%.
What is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s EBITDA?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) had EBITDA of $24.8M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) had $184.8M in cash and equivalents against $48.3M in long-term debt.
What is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s gross margin?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) had a gross margin of 83.3% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s operating margin?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) had an operating margin of 10.0% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s net profit margin?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) had a net profit margin of -2.2% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE)?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) has a return on equity of -16.3% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) generated $67.7M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 266.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s operating cash flow?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) generated $68.0M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s total assets?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) had $376.6M in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s capital expenditures?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) invested $291K in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. spend on research and development?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) invested $62.4M in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
What is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s current ratio?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) had a current ratio of 1.55 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA)?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) had a return on assets of -1.4% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) has no price-to-earnings ratio at the moment: net loss, so no earnings multiple (trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026). The market capitalization is $252.3M as of Oct 5, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s price-to-sales ratio?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) trades at 1.2x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $219.1M revenue, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $252.3M as of Oct 5, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) has an Altman Z-Score of -4.70, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s earnings high quality?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) reported a net loss of $5.3M while generating $68.0M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. cover its interest payments?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) has an interest coverage ratio of 0.97x, meaning it can struggle to cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.?
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (AKBA) scores 49 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.