Arvinas (ARVN)
Market Price (12/5/2025): $12.55 | Market Cap: $918.7 MilSector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology
Arvinas (ARVN)
Market Price (12/5/2025): $12.55Market Cap: $918.7 MilSector: Health CareIndustry: Biotechnology
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -125% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -93%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -140% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -102 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -33% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 94% | Meaningful short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 11% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -59% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Targeted Therapies, Biopharmaceutical R&D, Show more. | Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -105%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -106% | |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 68% | ||
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -14% |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -125% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 94% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Targeted Therapies, Biopharmaceutical R&D, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -93%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -140% |
| Meaningful short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 11% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -102 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -33% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -59% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -105%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -106% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 68% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -14% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
ARVN Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Based on available information for Arvinas (ARVN) around the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 5, 2025, several key developments could explain significant stock movement.
1. Positive Topline Results from Phase 3 VERITAC-2 Clinical Trial: Arvinas and Pfizer announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 VERITAC-2 clinical trial of vepdegestrant in ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer on March 11, 2025. The trial met its primary endpoint in the ESR1-mutant population, demonstrating a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) compared to fulvestrant. This positive outcome for a late-stage clinical asset is a significant catalyst for stock appreciation.
2. Submission of New Drug Application (NDA) for Vepdegestrant: On June 6, 2025, Arvinas announced the submission of a New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for vepdegestrant for patients with ESR1-mutated ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer. This critical regulatory step moves the drug closer to potential market approval and commercialization.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| ARVN Return | 107% | -3% | -58% | 20% | -53% | -35% | -69% |
| Peers Return | 70% | -22% | -38% | 9% | -34% | -34% | -61% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 17% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| ARVN Win Rate | 42% | 58% | 42% | 33% | 50% | 70% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 50% | 36% | 46% | 48% | 38% | 52% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| ARVN Max Drawdown | -51% | -31% | -60% | -59% | -57% | -68% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -15% | -31% | -62% | -38% | -46% | -55% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: BEAM, RXRX, QDEL, RCKT, ACSB. See ARVN Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/4/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | ARVN | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -86.8% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 660.2% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -64.4% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 181.0% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 54 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -44.3% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 79.4% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 26 days | 120 days |
Compare to BEAM, RXRX, QDEL, RCKT, ACSB
In The Past
Arvinas's stock fell -86.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 7/29/2021. A -86.8% loss requires a 660.2% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
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|---|---|---|---|
| DASHBOARDS | |||
| With Arvinas Stock Surging, Have You Considered The Downside? | Return | ||
| Arvinas (ARVN) Operating Cash Flow Comparison | Financials | ||
| Arvinas (ARVN) Debt Comparison | Financials | ||
| Arvinas (ARVN) Operating Income Comparison | Financials | ||
| Arvinas (ARVN) Net Income Comparison | Financials | ||
| Arvinas (ARVN) EBITDA Comparison | Financials | ||
| Arvinas (ARVN) Revenue Comparison | Financials | ||
| Arvinas (ARVN) Tax Expense Comparison | Financials | ||
| ARVN Dip Buy Analysis | |||
| Arvinas (ARVN) Stock: 38% of days in last 3 months had 1% or greater fluctuation | |||
| ARTICLES | |||
| Down 24% In A Month, Will Arvinas Stock Rebound? | June 1st, 2022 | ||
| Will Arvinas Stock Rebound After A 12% Drop In A Month? | October 18th, 2021 | ||
| Down Over 20% In A Month Can Arvinas Stock Rebound? | April 14th, 2021 | ||
| What’s Next For Arvinas After A Solid 2x Increase? | January 13th, 2021 |
Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to ARVN. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 10.0% | 10.0% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 6.9% | 6.9% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 11.5% | 11.5% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 8.9% | 8.9% | -5.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 10.0% | 10.0% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 6.9% | 6.9% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 11.5% | 11.5% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 8.9% | 8.9% | -5.1% |
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Peer Comparisons for Arvinas
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 12.55 |
| Mkt Cap | 1.9 |
| Rev LTM | 56 |
| Op Inc LTM | -247 |
| FCF LTM | -330 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -297 |
| CFO LTM | -328 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | -276 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | -18.2% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 31.7% |
| Rev Chg Q | -45.6% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -11.9% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -434.9% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -304.7% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -49.0% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | -356.0% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -259.2% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -369.0% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -272.4% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 1.9 |
| P/S | 23.3 |
| P/EBIT | -3.1 |
| P/E | -3.0 |
| P/CFO | -1.9 |
| Total Yield | -32.8% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -18.5% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | -0.4 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 4.0% |
| 3M Rtn | 8.8% |
| 6M Rtn | 23.5% |
| 12M Rtn | -31.0% |
| 3Y Rtn | -68.2% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 2.7% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 0.9% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 8.0% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -48.5% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -139.9% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11052025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8062025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5012025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2112025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10302024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7302024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5072024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2272024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11072023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8082023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5052023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2232023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11092022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8042022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5052022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2282022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
Insider Activity
Expand for More| Owner | Title | Filing Date | Action | Price | Shares | TransactedValue | Value ofHeld Shares | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Morrison Briggs | 9242025 | Buy | 7.57 | 30,000 | 227,010 | 575,251 | Form | |
| 1 | Cacace Angela M | Chief Scientific Officer | 6182025 | Sell | 7.49 | 2,583 | 19,347 | 1,155,318 | Form |
| 2 | Berkowitz Noah | Chief Medical Officer | 3182025 | Sell | 8.59 | 8,658 | 74,372 | 945,098 | Form |
| 3 | Loomis David K | Chief Accounting Officer | 2252025 | Sell | 16.75 | 1,214 | 20,334 | 315,955 | Form |
| 4 | Cacace Angela M | Chief Scientific Officer | 2252025 | Sell | 16.75 | 3,061 | 51,272 | 1,647,815 | Form |
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