(SAGE) Sage Therapeutic - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US78667J1088

SAGE: Neuroactive, Steroids, GABA, Modulators, Brain, Health, Medicines

Sage Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAGE) is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative brain health medicines. The companys lead product, ZURZUVAE, is a neuroactive steroid that acts as a positive allosteric modulator of GABA receptors, targeting both synaptic and extrasynaptic receptors to treat postpartum depression in adults. Its pipeline includes SAGE-324, a novel GABA receptor PAM designed for chronic oral administration, primarily for seizures in developmental and epileptic encephalopathies. SAGE-319, another key candidate, is an extrasynaptic-preferring GABA receptor PAM aimed at addressing behavioral symptoms in neurodevelopmental disorders. The company is also advancing SAGE-817 and SAGE-039, focusing on acute and chronic brain health conditions through allosteric modulation of GABA and NMDA receptor systems, as well as an NMDA receptor negative allosteric modulator for neurodevelopmental disorders. Originally named Sterogen Biopharma, Inc., the company rebranded as Sage Therapeutics, Inc. in September 2011 and is now headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

As of the latest data, Sage Therapeutics, Inc. is valued at a market capitalization of $439.59 million. The stock currently trades at $7.19, with a price-to-sales ratio of 10.66, reflecting its revenue growth potential. The companys return on equity stands at -86.15%, indicating ongoing losses as it invests in R&D. Its price-to-book ratio of 0.93 suggests the market values its assets near their accounting value. The stocks average 20-day volume is 1,597,127 shares, with a 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of $7.23, 50-day SMA of $6.63, and 200-day SMA of $8.14. The average true range (ATR) of 0.34 highlights moderate volatility.

Based on the provided technical and fundamental data, here is a 3-month forecast for Sage Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAGE): - Technical Outlook: The stock is currently trading below its 200-day SMA ($8.14) but above its 50-day SMA ($6.63), suggesting potential resistance near $8.14 and support around $6.63. The 20-day SMA ($7.23) is slightly above the current price ($7.19), indicating short-term resistance. With an ATR of 0.34, volatility is expected to remain moderate. - Fundamental Outlook: The companys high P/S ratio (10.66) and negative RoE (-86.15%) reflect its focus on R&D over profitability. Investors may remain cautious due to the lack of positive earnings and the speculative nature of its pipeline. However, the market cap of $439.59 million and moderate trading volume (1,597,127 shares over 20 days) suggest liquidity. - Price Target: Considering the technical and fundamental factors, the stock may face headwinds near $8.14 but could find support at $6.63. A breakout above $8.14 could signal upward momentum, while a drop below $6.63 may indicate further downside.

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SAGE Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 461m
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
GiC Sub-Industry Biotechnology
IPO / Inception 2014-07-18

SAGE Stock Ratings

Growth 5y -83.4%
Fundamental -35.0%
Dividend 0.0%
Rel. Strength Industry -57.8
Analysts 3.05/5
Fair Price Momentum 5.76 USD
Fair Price DCF -

SAGE Dividends

No Dividends Paid

SAGE Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 80.3%
Growth Correlation 12m -84.5%
Growth Correlation 5y -76.3%
CAGR 5y -23.85%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.25
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.98
Alpha -77.45
Beta 1.88
Volatility 58.68%
Current Volume 895.1k
Average Volume 20d 1502k
What is the price of SAGE stocks?
As of March 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 7.72 with a total of 895,095 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.93%, over one month by +8.12%, over three months by +44.43% and over the past year by -61.03%.
Is Sage Therapeutic a good stock to buy?
Probably not. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Sage Therapeutic (NASDAQ:SAGE) is currently (March 2025) not a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -34.95 and therefor a somewhat negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of SAGE as of March 2025 is 5.76. This means that SAGE is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -25.39%.
Is SAGE a buy, sell or hold?
Sage Therapeutic has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.05. Therefor, it is recommend to hold SAGE.
  • Strong Buy: 0
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 16
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for SAGE stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, SAGE Sage Therapeutic will be worth about 6.6 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 7.72. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -13.99%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 8.2 6.6%
Analysts Target Price 8.1 4.4%
ValueRay Target Price 6.6 -14%