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AKBA

Akebia Ther

NASDAQ: AKBA · HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - SPECIALTY & GENERIC

$1.36
-4.23% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$364.82M
P/E ratio
P/S ratio
1.55x
EPS (TTM)
$-0.02
Dividend yield
52W range
$1 – $4
Volume
2.7M

Akebia Ther (AKBA) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for AKBA.

WallStSmart Verdict
Overvalued

Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.

Smart Value Score: 31 / 100
P/E (TTM)
Not meaningful for this profile
PEG
Margin of Safety
DCF limited for this profile
EV / EBITDA
11.1x

AKBA historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in AKBA's own 5Y range.

Insufficient historical data for 5Y percentile analysis

AKBA intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

DCF has limited applicability for AKBA

Standard discounted cash flow models produce unreliable output for unprofitable or near-breakeven companies. Revenue-based multiples such as P/S and EV/Sales, combined with the historical valuation position above, give a more reliable read for this stock.

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

AKBA valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

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DCF limited applicability
Company profile produces unstable DCF output. Lean on P/S, EV/Sales, and historical valuation position instead of intrinsic value for this stock.

P/E Ratio — History

No historical P/E data available

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 1.54x

Is AKBA overvalued in 2026?

Akebia Ther (AKBA) currently trades at $1.36 per share with a market capitalization of $364,820,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 31/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

AKBA currently has no meaningful P/E ratio, which typically signals that the company is unprofitable, near breakeven, or emerging from a loss-making period. With a P/S ratio of 1.5x, the market is valuing the company primarily on its revenue rather than its earnings.

A standard DCF model does not produce reliable output for AKBA under current conditions. For unprofitable or near-breakeven companies, revenue-based multiples such as EV/Sales and historical P/S percentile are more informative than intrinsic value calculations.

The Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.

Bottom line: AKBA appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 31/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.

Frequently asked questions

Is AKBA overvalued in 2026?

Based on a Smart Value Score of 31/100, AKBA appears overvalued. Current price exceeds what fundamentals currently justify.

What is AKBA's fair value?

Standard DCF is unreliable for AKBA due to its current profitability profile. Revenue-based approaches such as EV/Sales or historical P/S percentile are more informative for this stock.

What P/E ratio does AKBA trade at?

AKBA does not have a meaningful P/E ratio at this time, typically a sign of unprofitability or an ongoing earnings transition.

Is AKBA a buy based on valuation?

WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 31/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile skews cautious. Consider waiting for a better price or clearer operational improvement.

How does AKBA's valuation compare to its history?

Insufficient historical valuation data exists yet for a confident percentile read on AKBA.

What is AKBA's Smart Value Score?

AKBA's Smart Value Score is 31/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.