On the stock market since 1993, it operates in the world of health and science. It has 2,844 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
Average growth of 15% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
If every debt were paid off today, $3.5B would still be left in the vault — a solid cushion for hard times.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit power and business quality lead the class.
Debt is low and cash is strong; the finances stand solid.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Sales are growing strongly for its sector.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
No real weak spot in any of the five subjects — a balanced report card.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
The net profit margin is 25% — still a thick cushion, though costs have been eating into it lately.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 15% a year on average.
There is $3.6B in the vault; even if every debt were paid off, $3.5B would remain.
Nothing in the current numbers stands out as a clear risk. Still, no stock is ever risk-free.
On our five-subject report card, INCY sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: INCY is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.
The total grade weighs these five subjects against the sector — it isn’t a simple average of the five.