Viridian Therapeutics (VRDN)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $32.16 | Market Cap: $2.6 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology
Viridian Therapeutics (VRDN)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $32.16Market Cap: $2.6 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
| 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 -27% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -2.3% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -328 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -464% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23340% | Weak multi-year price returns3Y Excs Rtn is -34% | Stock price has recently run up significantly6M Rtn6 month market price return is 121% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -99% | 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 12% | Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -460%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -461% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine. Themes include Targeted Therapies, and Biopharmaceutical R&D. | 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 -21% |
| 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 -27% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23340% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -99% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine. Themes include Targeted Therapies, and Biopharmaceutical R&D. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -2.3% |
| Weak multi-year price returns3Y Excs Rtn is -34% |
| 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 12% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -328 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -464% |
| Stock price has recently run up significantly6M Rtn6 month market price return is 121% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -460%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -461% |
| 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 -21% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
VRDN Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Here are the key points for why Viridian Therapeutics (VRDN) stock moved by 70.3% from approximately August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025:
1. Successful Biologics License Application (BLA) Submission for Veligrotug.
Viridian Therapeutics announced the successful submission of its Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for veligrotug in thyroid eye disease (TED) in October 2025, with an anticipated U.S. commercial launch in mid-2026 if approved under Priority Review.
2. Comprehensive Financing Transactions and Strengthened Cash Position.
In October 2025, the company completed a comprehensive set of financing transactions, securing access to up to $889 million in potential capital through equity, royalty, and credit agreements, including a $251 million public offering of common stock. This significantly boosted the company's cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments to approximately $887.9 million as of October 31, 2025, which the company believes will fund its current business plans through profitability.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| VRDN Return | 129% | 20% | 48% | -25% | -12% | 59% | 323% |
| Peers Return | 6% | -1% | -7% | -13% | -25% | 2% | -34% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| VRDN Win Rate | 42% | 67% | 50% | 33% | 25% | 80% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 29% | 21% | 25% | 27% | 15% | 60% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| VRDN Max Drawdown | -24% | -35% | -52% | -62% | -47% | -43% | |
| 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, ALPS, APRI, BBOT.
[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 | VRDN | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -70.4% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 238.1% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -82.2% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 462.0% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1026 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -97.4% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 3757.9% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
Compare to VRTX, ACSB, ALPS, APRI, BBOT
In The Past
Viridian Therapeutics's stock fell -70.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/26/2023. A -70.4% loss requires a 238.1% 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 | 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 Viridian Therapeutics
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 21.19 |
| Mkt Cap | 60.5 |
| Rev LTM | 71 |
| Op Inc LTM | -93 |
| FCF LTM | -60 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 914 |
| CFO LTM | -60 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,092 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 11,675.2% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 3,879.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 40,984.6% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 11,556.1% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -232.2% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -26,829.5% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 60,684.3% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | -214.4% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -19,592.2% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -216.3% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -19,664.7% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 60.5 |
| P/S | 16.7 |
| P/EBIT | 8.3 |
| P/E | 10.7 |
| P/CFO | 10.8 |
| Total Yield | -6.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -8.6% |
| D/E | 0.0 |
| Net D/E | -0.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 8.7% |
| 3M Rtn | 16.8% |
| 6M Rtn | 62.5% |
| 12M Rtn | 28.6% |
| 3Y Rtn | 29.0% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 8.7% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 11.3% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 47.8% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 8.5% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -30.1% |
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 | 5062025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3032025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11122024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8082024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5082024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2272024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11132023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8082023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5102023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3092023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11142022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8152022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5132022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3112022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
Insider Activity
Expand for More| Owner | Title | Filing Date | Action | Price | Shares | TransactedValue | Value ofHeld Shares | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Fairmount Funds Management LLC | 10272025 | Buy | 22.00 | 454,545 | 9,999,990 | 86,118,076 | Form |
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