Krystal Biotech Inc. (KRYS) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$332.29 +2.38% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $334.51

Krystal Biotech Inc. (KRYS) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 72/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 17% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $9.61B
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As of 2026-11-02, Krystal Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: KRYS) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $332.29 (+2.38% 1D, market cap $9.61B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, KRYS ranks #68 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances)), KRYS carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 46.9x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 16.5%. By comparison, PCVX (Vaxcyte Inc.) holds a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -27.6%, cap $9.85B) and IBRX (ImmunityBio Inc.) posts a D- grade (37/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -27.3%, cap $9.26B). Among the 5-stock peer group, QGEN leads on earnings multiple (24.4x) while KRYS leads on capital efficiency (16.5% ROIC).

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Per KRYS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001711279), Krystal Biotech Inc. generated $389.1M in revenue (+33.9% YoY), $204.8M in net income, and $188.9M in free cash flow against $1.33B in total assets and $51.4M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 47x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $334.52 (+0.67%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.04% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 17/20 (A-) • 48.5% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 72/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 13% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.7% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk A-
Cash (17)Whales (10)SEC (18)Macro (15)CEO (12)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.3% Base Target
$417 Bull$353 Base$272 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KRYS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (72/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY KRYS SCORES 72/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (25% of score)

Altman Z-Score 26.00 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+17/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 48.5% FCF Margin ($188.9M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-10 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
64
Grade C+$321.16+1.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
67
Grade B-$325.42-1.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
69
Grade B-$320.58+3.7% Next Q
Current
72
Grade B$332.29+7% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 72/100 (B) score, KRYS faces multiple-compression risk if 46.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Priced at 47x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Disciplined Float (-0.04% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($336.68) or 200D SMA ($308.94) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($353.22) toward Bear Floor ($272.48).

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD
0.6% Total Yield
0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 0.6% Buybacks
PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER
74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS
FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO
0% (100% Reinvested)
Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases
INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (15.1% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $40,809

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $245/yr
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KRYS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +15.80%📐 WEDGE COMPRESSION COIL
2026-11-02O $321.4H $332.3L $321.4C $332.3VOL 190.9K
RES: $364.9SUP: $310.9SMA50: $336.7SMA200: $308.9
$394.0$346.4$298.8$251.2$203.6RES $364.9SUP $310.9$332.32026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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KRYS Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
34.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +33.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Health Care Rank #68 of 1016 ⚔️ PCVX vs KRYS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (KRYS vs. PCVX, IBRX, KYMR, QGEN)

Industry: Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances) (156 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Krystal Biotech Inc. (KRYS) ranks #68 by composite RQD confidence (72/100, grade B) and #117 by equity capitalization ($9.61B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, QGEN leads on earnings valuation at 24.4x trailing P/E, while KRYS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.5% ROIC and — gross margin. KRYS currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 72/100 (B).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
KRYS ACTIVE
Krystal Biotech Inc.
B 72/100 46.9x — 16.5% +2.38% $9.61B Benchmark Subject
PCVX
Vaxcyte Inc.
D 49/100 — — -27.6% -0.93% $9.85B /pcvx-vs-krys →
IBRX
ImmunityBio Inc.
D- 37/100 — 96.0% -27.3% -5.15% $9.26B /ibrx-vs-krys →
KYMR
Kymera Therapeutics Inc.
D 50/100 32.7x — -21.4% +3.29% $10.19B /kymr-vs-krys →
QGEN
Qiagen N.V.
B- 71/100 24.4x 62.2% 8.0% -0.24% $10.37B /qgen-vs-krys →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001711279

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Krystal Biotech Inc. (KRYS) reported GAAP revenue of $389.1M (+33.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $290.5M , and +667.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $204.8M, operating cash flow of $200.9M, and free cash flow of $188.9M (+58.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, KRYS closed FY2025 with $1.33B in total assets against $51.4M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 26.00, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $389.1M $204.8M $200.9M $188.9M $1.33B $51.4M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $290.5M $89.2M $123.4M $119.2M $1.06B $49.3M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $50.7M $10.9M -$88.8M -$91.1M $5.28B $1.24B

3. KRYS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is KRYS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Krystal Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: KRYS) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $332.29 (+2.38% 1D, market cap $9.61B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, KRYS ranks #68 in composite RQD confidence.

How does KRYS compare to PCVX and IBRX in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances)), KRYS carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 46.9x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 16.5%. By comparison, PCVX (Vaxcyte Inc.) holds a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -27.6%, cap $9.85B) and IBRX (ImmunityBio Inc.) posts a D- grade (37/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -27.3%, cap $9.26B). Among the 5-stock peer group, QGEN leads on earnings multiple (24.4x) while KRYS leads on capital efficiency (16.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KRYS?

Per KRYS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001711279), Krystal Biotech Inc. generated $389.1M in revenue (+33.9% YoY), $204.8M in net income, and $188.9M in free cash flow against $1.33B in total assets and $51.4M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 47x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is KRYS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

KRYS last traded at $332.29 (+2.38% on volume of 330,472 shares), positioning the stock -1.30% below its 50-day simple moving average ($336.68) and +7.56% above its 200-day simple moving average ($308.94). Across its 52-week range of $184.02 to $382.54, KRYS sits at the 74.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 48.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.1% ($312.02 to $352.56).

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Does KRYS pay a dividend and is it safe?

Krystal Biotech Inc. (KRYS) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 0.6% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 72/100 (B) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

KRYS — Krystal Biotech Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

The per the Roarable RQD rating, KRYS scores 72 out of 100, grading B, with the verdict "Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 17 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 16.5% and an FCF yield of 1.97%. For an investor, this is the strongest evidence that the business converts capital into returns, though the low FCF yield means the market is paying a high price for each dollar of free cash flow.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 10 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar captures institutional accumulation and options positioning. The moderate score suggests institutional support is present but not dominant; no 13F detail is provided beyond the score.
  • Insider Conviction: 12 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. A mid-range score indicates insider signals are neither a strong endorsement nor a warning.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects beta of 0.91 and sector sensitivity. A beta below 1 implies the stock has historically moved less than the market, a defensive trait that benefits investors in volatile regimes but may lag in strong rallies.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 18 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects Altman Z of 26, Piotroski F of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.04. This is the strongest pillar and indicates low financial distress risk.

Valuation tradeoff: per the market data, the stock trades at a trailing P/E of 46.9 and an EV/EBITDA of 53.4, which the Roarable RQD rating does not separately penalize within its five pillars. An investor should weigh the strong forensic and cash-generation scores against the premium multiples and the 1.97% FCF yield when evaluating the stock today. This is an analytical framing, not personalized advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
324.55$9.61B46.939.453.46.920%0.91$184.02 - $382.5416.5%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$389.1M$161.3M$204.8MN/A$188.9M$496.3M$51.4M
FY 2024$290.5M$65.7M$89.2MN/A$119.2M$344.9M$49.3M
FY 2023$50.7M$-109.6M$10.9MN/A$-91.1MN/A$1236.3M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $50.7M in FY 2023 to $389.1M in FY 2025, and operating income moved from $-109.6M to $161.3M over the same span. Per the market data, the operating margin is 41.5% and the net margin is 52.6%, with ROIC at 16.5%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 26 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9. Per the SEC financials, debt fell from $1236.3M in FY 2023 to $51.4M in FY 2025, and the RQD rating reports Debt/Equity of 0.04. Gross margin is reported as 0% in the market data and should be treated as unreliable without further context.

Open Questions

  • What are the company's specific products, approved indications, and revenue concentration, given the profile provides only sector and industry labels?
  • What drove the move from $50.7M revenue in FY 2023 to $389.1M in FY 2025, and is that growth sustainable?
  • Why is gross margin reported as 0%, and what is the true cost structure?
  • Which institutions hold KRYS, and how have their positions changed over time?
  • How do analysts value the stock relative to a 46.9 trailing P/E and 53.4 EV/EBITDA?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is KRYS (B • RQD 72/100) a Buy at $324.55?

Welcome to the KRYS (Krystal Biotech Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 72/100 (Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward) in Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances). Bulls point to capital efficiency (16.5% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (46.9x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SH ShortSeller_Dan Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $272.62 (-16.0%)
Spot @ $324.55

Pump the brakes on KRYS — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on KRYS, but look at what you are paying: 46.9x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Krystal Biotech Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $386.21 (+19.0%)
Spot @ $324.55

KRYS cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on KRYS, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances) and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $324.55 (52-wk range $184.02 - $382.54), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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