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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

scPharmaceuticals Inc., a pharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of various pharmaceutical products.The company's lead product candidate is FUROSCIX that consists of formulation of furosemide, which is delivered through an on-body infusor for treatment of congestion in patients with heart failure.Its product pipeline also includes scCeftriaxone, an antibiotic to treat infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative organisms; and scCarbapenem program, an antibiotic for treating infections caused by gram-negative organisms.


The company has a development agreement with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.for development of single use SmartDose device.scPharmaceuticals Inc.


was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.

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1.b. Last Insights on SCPH

Negative drivers behind scPharmaceuticals Inc.'s recent performance include a Q3 loss of $0.37 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.30. The company's net FUROSCIX revenue of $10.0 million in Q3 2024, while up 164% from Q3 2023, fell short of expectations. Additionally, the company's preliminary unaudited fourth quarter 2024 net revenue is expected to be approximately $12 million to $12.3 million, representing 99% growth over Q4 2023, but this growth is not enough to offset the Q3 loss.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. scPharmaceuticals' Q2 2025 Earnings: Strong Revenue Growth

scPharmaceuticals reported a significant increase in net revenue for Q2 2025, reaching $16 million, a 99% increase over Q2 2024. The company's gross to net discount was approximately 27%, and it expects this to approach 30% in Q3 2025. The actual EPS came out at -$0.34, relative to estimates at -$0.3, indicating a slight deviation from expectations. With a reported 20,200 FUROSCIX doses filled, a 117% increase over Q2 2024, the company's financial performance is on an upward trajectory.

Publication Date: Aug -26

📋 Highlights
  • Net Revenue Surpasses Expectations:: Q2 2025 net revenue reached $16 million, a 99% increase YoY.
  • FUROSCIX Dose Fill Growth:: 20,200 doses filled in Q2 2025, up 117% YoY.
  • Commercial Expansion Success:: 4,700 unique cardiology/nephrology prescribers, with sales force ROI driving H2 2025 growth.
  • Financial Strength and Efficiency:: $40.8 million in cash reserves, 27% gross-to-net discount (projected 30% in Q3 2025).
  • Medicare Redesign Tailwind:: 45% QoQ unit shipped growth, 100% YoY expansion due to new prescriptions.

Revenue Growth Drivers

The growth in revenue can be attributed to several factors, including uptake in nephrology, evolving Part D dynamics, and advancements in the IDN business. According to Steve Parsons, SVP of Commercial, the company had approximately 4,700 unique cardiology and nephrology prescribers, a number that continues to increase. The sales force expansion in Q4 2024 has shown a significant return on investment, and the company expects the sales force to continue to drive growth in the second half of 2025.

Cash Position and Runway

As of Q2 2025, scPharmaceuticals ended with $40.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, providing a solid foundation for future operations. Management addressed concerns regarding the company's cash runway during the Q&A session, though specific details on the cash runway were not disclosed.

Valuation Insights

With a P/S Ratio of 5.9, the market is pricing in significant revenue growth, which is expected to continue with analysts estimating an 81.1% revenue growth for the next year. The ROE and ROIC are negative, indicating that the company is still in a growth phase and not yet profitable. The EV/EBITDA ratio is -3.71, further highlighting the company's current financial situation.

Regulatory Developments

The company also discussed the Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM) proposed by CMS, expected to be implemented in January 2027. Management believes this model aligns with FUROSCIX's value proposition, potentially driving further growth. This development, combined with the company's expanding sales force and increasing prescriber base, positions scPharmaceuticals for continued success.

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SCPHARMACEUTICALS INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of scPharmaceuticals Inc. - SCPH

Aug -26

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SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates VTLE and SCPH on Behalf of Shareholders

Aug -26

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SCPH Alert: Monsey Firm of Wohl & Fruchter Investigating Fairness of the Sale of scPharmaceuticals to MannKind

Aug -25

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SCPH Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of scPharmaceuticals Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders

Aug -25

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Shareholder Alert: The Ademi Firm Investigates Whether scPharmaceuticals Inc. Is Obtaining a Fair Price for Its Public Shareholders

Aug -25

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MannKind to Acquire scPharmaceuticals, Accelerating Revenue Growth and Emerging as a Patient-Centric Leader in Cardiometabolic and Lung Diseases

Aug -25

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scPharmaceuticals Receives Notice of Allowances of Multiple US Patent Applications Covering SCP-111

Aug -14

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scPharmaceuticals Inc. (SCPH) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Aug -08

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (8.50%)

6. Segments

Pharmaceutical Products

Expected Growth: 8.5%

Strong pipeline of innovative products, increasing demand for rare disease treatments, strategic partnerships, and expansion into emerging markets drive scPharmaceuticals Inc.'s 8.5% growth in pharmaceutical products. Additionally, investments in digital healthcare and personalized medicine contribute to the company's accelerated growth.

7. Detailed Products

Furoscix

Furoscix is a proprietary, subcutaneously administered furosemide solution for the treatment of congestion in patients with heart failure.

SUFU Therapeutic System

SUFU is a wearable, patch-based system that delivers furosemide subcutaneously, providing an alternative to traditional IV administration.

8. scPharmaceuticals Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for scPharmaceuticals Inc. is medium due to the presence of alternative products and services in the market.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers for scPharmaceuticals Inc. is low due to the lack of concentration of buyers in the market.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers for scPharmaceuticals Inc. is high due to the concentration of suppliers in the market.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants for scPharmaceuticals Inc. is medium due to the moderate barriers to entry in the market.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry for scPharmaceuticals Inc. is high due to the high level of competition in the market.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 51.16%
Debt Cost 4.37%
Equity Weight 48.84%
Equity Cost 4.37%
WACC 4.37%
Leverage 104.75%

11. Quality Control: scPharmaceuticals Inc. passed 3 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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FibroGen

A-Score: 4.9/10

Value: 10.0

Growth: 2.4

Quality: 7.2

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 9.0

Volatility: 0.7

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scPharma

A-Score: 4.8/10

Value: 8.2

Growth: 4.7

Quality: 4.5

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 9.0

Volatility: 2.3

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Dyadic International

A-Score: 4.5/10

Value: 8.2

Growth: 5.0

Quality: 4.6

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 8.0

Volatility: 1.3

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Avalo Therapeutics

A-Score: 4.5/10

Value: 7.0

Growth: 5.7

Quality: 4.7

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 9.0

Volatility: 0.7

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GlycoMimetics

A-Score: 3.7/10

Value: 6.2

Growth: 4.6

Quality: 3.3

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 6.0

Volatility: 2.0

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Mersana Therapeutics

A-Score: 3.4/10

Value: 9.2

Growth: 4.8

Quality: 5.8

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 0.0

Volatility: 0.3

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

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WACC

Target Price

5.67$

Current Price

5.67$

Potential

-0.00%

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