Insmed (INSM)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $205.86 | Market Cap: $43.6 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology
Insmed (INSM)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $205.86Market Cap: $43.6 BilSector: 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
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 30% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -2.2%, Dist 3Y High is -2.2% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -990 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -222% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 49% | Stock price has recently run up significantly6M Rtn6 month market price return is 181%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 185% | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, and Targeted Therapies. | Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -198%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -203% | |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 88% | ||
| 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 -8.0% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 30% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 49% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, and Targeted Therapies. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -2.2%, Dist 3Y High is -2.2% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -990 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -222% |
| Stock price has recently run up significantly6M Rtn6 month market price return is 181%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 185% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -198%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -203% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 88% |
| 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 -8.0% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
INSM Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Insmed (INSM) experienced a significant upward movement in its stock price, with key developments contributing to its rise between approximately August 31, 2025, and December 4, 2025.
1. U.S. FDA Approval of Brinsupri for Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis.
Insmed's stock saw a notable surge around September 2, 2025, following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Brinsupri (brensocatib) for the treatment of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB). This approval was highlighted by analysts as a pivotal moment, with some firms significantly raising their price targets for Insmed.
2. Strong Third-Quarter 2025 Revenue, Driven by Brinsupri Sales.
The company reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results on October 30, 2025, announcing revenues of $142 million, which substantially surpassed analyst expectations of $114.87 million. Specifically, Brinsupri revenue for the quarter reached $28.1 million, exceeding consensus estimates, indicating a successful initial market uptake of the newly approved drug.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| INSM Return | 39% | -18% | -27% | 55% | 123% | 199% | 765% |
| Peers Return | 6% | -1% | -7% | -13% | -25% | 2% | -34% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| INSM Win Rate | 67% | 33% | 50% | 50% | 42% | 70% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 29% | 21% | 25% | 27% | 15% | 40% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| INSM Max Drawdown | -43% | -33% | -38% | -19% | -29% | -6% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -19% | -10% | -17% | -24% | -25% | -2% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: VRTX, ACSB, AIXC, ALPS, APRI.
[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 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | INSM | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -63.3% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 172.4% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 433 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -59.9% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 149.3% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 177 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -64.8% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 184.4% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 407 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -77.6% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 345.8% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 193 days | 1480 days |
Compare to VRTX, ACSB, AIXC, ALPS, APRI
In The Past
Insmed's stock fell -63.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/8/2021. A -63.3% loss requires a 172.4% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| 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 | 4.1% | 4.1% | -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 | -9.8% | -9.8% | -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 | 6.0% | 6.0% | -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 | 9.7% | 9.7% | -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 | 6.2% | 6.2% | -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 | 4.1% | 4.1% | -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 | -9.8% | -9.8% | -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 | 6.0% | 6.0% | -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 | 9.7% | 9.7% | -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 | 6.2% | 6.2% | -5.1% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 104.66 |
| Mkt Cap | 81.1 |
| Rev LTM | 447 |
| Op Inc LTM | -92 |
| FCF LTM | -6 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -10 |
| CFO LTM | -6 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | -10 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 20.3% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 16.6% |
| Rev Chg Q | 31.7% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 7.5% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -111.2% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -97.9% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 6.2% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | -83.0% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -81.7% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -87.1% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -85.9% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 81.1 |
| P/S | 38.4 |
| P/EBIT | -2.6 |
| P/E | 0.7 |
| P/CFO | -3.8 |
| Total Yield | -0.1% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -2.6% |
| D/E | 0.0 |
| Net D/E | -0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 9.9% |
| 3M Rtn | 30.4% |
| 6M Rtn | 92.2% |
| 12M Rtn | 93.4% |
| 3Y Rtn | 479.6% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 9.9% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 25.5% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 77.5% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 73.5% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 459.8% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10302025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8072025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5082025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2202025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10312024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8082024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5092024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2222024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 10262023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8032023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5042023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2232023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 10272022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8042022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5052022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2172022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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