Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. (IRWD) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. (IRWD) has a Graham intrinsic value of $1.40 per share. At $3.50 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 150% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 0.9% a year to $296.2M, with an average return on invested capital of -64.8%.

Graham intrinsic value
$1.40
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$3.50
Price vs Graham value
150% above
Market cap
$570.4M
Revenue (FY2025)
$296.2M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
0.9%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
-64.8%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$127.0M

IRWD 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $296.2M $24.0M $0.15 $127.0M 33.3% -15.2%
FY2024 $351.4M $880.0K $0.01 $103.4M 26.5% -45.5%
FY2023 $442.7M -$1.0B -$6.45 $183.2M -213.5% -493.7%
FY2022 $410.6M $175.1M $0.96 $273.6M 61.0% 40.0%
FY2021 $413.8M $528.4M $3.21 $261.6M 56.1% 76.3%
FY2020 $389.5M $106.2M $0.66 $167.0M 36.7% -285.9%
FY2019 $428.4M $21.5M $0.14 $3.5M 28.0% -51.2%
FY2018 $346.6M -$282.4M -$1.85 -$79.5M -68.9% 250.9%
FY2017 $298.3M -$116.9M — -$103.8M -25.9% -88.0%
FY2016 $274.0M -$81.7M — -$29.6M -18.9% -35.8%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 0.9% annually over the past decade.

IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just -12.5% ROIC.

IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC is modeled at 1.2% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $1.40 per share.

IRWD stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. (IRWD) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 1.2% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, IRWD's intrinsic value is about $1.40 per share.

Is IRWD stock undervalued?

At $3.50 (close on Oct 17, 2026), IRWD trades 150% above its Graham value of $1.40. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $274.0M in fiscal 2016 to $296.2M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. Net income was $24.0M in fiscal 2025.

Does Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. generate free cash flow?

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. generated $127.0M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 7 of the last 10 reported years.

What is IRWD's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was -64.8%, and average return on equity was -131.2%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this IRWD data come from?

From Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 6, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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