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Abcellera Biologics Inc (ABCL)

Abcellera Biologics Inc (ABCL) 4-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: ABCL (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 4 star rating for performance

Above Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

9 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $9.33

1 Year Target Price $9.33

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$9.33 Target price
52w Low $1.89
Current$4.69
52w High $6.51

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 5.19%
Avg. Invested days 29
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 2.0
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.46B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.33
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.33
Volume (30-day avg) 9
Beta 0.7
52 Weeks Range 1.89 - 6.51
Updated Date 11/5/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.89 - 6.51
Updated Date 11/5/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.56

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-11
When -
Estimate -0.1363
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -290.24%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -10.96%
Return on Equity (TTM) -15.64%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 27.47
Enterprise Value 1376022819
Price to Sales(TTM) 44.27
Enterprise Value 1376022819
Price to Sales(TTM) 44.27
Enterprise Value to Revenue 41.85
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.3
Shares Outstanding 298832913
Shares Floating 202749166
Shares Outstanding 298832913
Shares Floating 202749166
Percent Insiders 22.94
Percent Institutions 38.7

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Abcellera Biologics Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

AbCellera Biologics Inc. was founded in 2012 in Vancouver, Canada. It pioneered a technology platform for antibody discovery, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. AbCellera went public in December 2020.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Antibody Discovery: AbCellera focuses on discovering therapeutic antibodies for its partners using its integrated technology platform. This includes target identification, antibody generation, screening, and characterization.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

AbCellera is led by CEO Carl Hansen. The organizational structure includes research and development, business development, and operations departments.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Therapeutic Antibody Discovery: AbCellera's primary offering is its end-to-end antibody discovery platform. They do not sell products directly. Revenue comes from research fees, milestone payments, and royalties from partnered programs. Competitors include distributed service companies such as Charles River Laboratories (CRL) and WuXi Biologics (2269.HK).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The therapeutic antibody discovery market is experiencing strong growth, driven by increased demand for novel biologics and advances in technologies like AI and high-throughput screening.

Positioning

AbCellera aims to be a leader in AI-powered antibody discovery, differentiating itself with its integrated platform and high throughput capabilities.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total antibody therapeutics market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions. AbCellera is positioned to capture a portion of the early discovery segment, estimated at $5-10 billion annually.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Integrated Technology Platform
  • AI-powered Discovery
  • High Throughput Capabilities
  • Strong Partner Network
  • Successful Track Record

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on Partnered Programs
  • High Operating Costs
  • Relatively Young Company
  • Cash Burn Rate

Opportunities

  • Expanding into New Therapeutic Areas
  • Developing Proprietary Antibody Programs
  • Strategic Acquisitions
  • Increased Adoption of AI in Drug Discovery

Threats

  • Competition from Established CROs
  • Technological Advancements by Competitors
  • Clinical Trial Failures of Partnered Programs
  • Economic Downturn affecting R&D Spending

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CRL
  • WuXi Biologics (2269.HK)

Competitive Landscape

AbCellera aims to differentiate itself from traditional CROs with its AI-powered platform and end-to-end capabilities. It faces competition from established players with larger scale and broader service offerings.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Revenue growth has been inconsistent, driven by milestone achievements. The company's stock price has declined significantly since its IPO.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary widely, depending on the success of partnered programs and new business development efforts. Revenue is expected to grow, but profitability remains uncertain.

Recent Initiatives: AbCellera is investing in expanding its technology platform, pursuing strategic partnerships, and exploring proprietary antibody programs.

Summary

AbCellera is an innovative antibody discovery company with a promising technology platform. Its AI-powered approach has the potential to disrupt the industry. However, it faces challenges related to profitability, dependence on partnered programs, and competition. Future success hinges on securing more successful partnerships and achieving financial stability.

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About Abcellera Biologics Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Vancouver, BC, Canada
IPO Launch date 2020-12-11
CEO, President & Chairperson Dr. Carl L.G. Hansen Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 596
Full time employees 596

AbCellera Biologics Inc. engages in discovering and developing antibody-based medicines for indications with unmet medical need in the United States. Its product pipeline includes ABCL635, an antibody-drug candidate, which is in preclinical trial to treat metabolic and endocrine conditions; and ABCL575, a fully human, half-life extended monoclonal antibody, which is in preclinical trial for treating T-cell-mediated autoimmune conditions, such as atopic dermatitis. The company has a research collaboration and license agreement with Eli Lilly and Company; and partnership agreement with Viking Global Investors & ArrowMark Partners and Biogen Inc. AbCellera Biologics Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.