Kala Pharmaceuticals Inc Overview
Industry: Biotechnology
Sector: Healthcare
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of eye diseases. The company's product candidates include KPI-012, which is in Phase 2b clinical trial for the treatment of persistent corneal epithelial defects; EYSUVIS for the short-term treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease; and INVELTYS, a topical twice-a-day ocular steroid for the treatment of post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery. Its preclinical development product, including KPI-014 for the treatment of rare inherited retinal diseases. The company was formerly known as Hanes Newco, Inc. and changed its name to Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in December 2009. Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts. Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of eye diseases. The company's product candidates include KPI-012, which is in Phase 2b clinical trial for the treatment of persistent corneal epitheli Read MoreKala Pharmaceuticals Inc is evaluated based on the investment philosophy and approach to stock market investing developed by renowned investor Warren Buffett. Companies with high ratings typically exhibit growing earnings, a substantial profit margin, conservative leverage, a consistently high return on equity, and a sustained practice of repurchasing their shares over the years.
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Score 3.00/5
Kala Pharmaceuticals Inc boasts a high score, as its Earnings Per Share (EPS) has demonstrated consistent growth over the past six years. Notable counterparts in the sector with high scores includes
Zoetis Inc
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
IQVIA Holdings Inc
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, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc
, Halozyme Therapeutics Inc
, Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated
are companies with high ratings.
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Score 0.30/5
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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
IQVIA Holdings Inc
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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
IQVIA Holdings Inc
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IQVIA Holdings Inc
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