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Abcellera Biologics Inc (ABCL)

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$4.01
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Profit since last BUY27.3%
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07/11/2025: ABCL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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9 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $8.43

1 Year Target Price $8.43

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$8.43 Target price
52w Low $1.89
Current$4.01
52w High $4.33

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -8.78%
Avg. Invested days 24
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.20B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.43
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.43
Volume (30-day avg) 9
Beta 0.36
52 Weeks Range 1.89 - 4.33
Updated Date 07/12/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.89 - 4.33
Updated Date 07/12/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.56

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

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Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -1479.58%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -12.94%
Return on Equity (TTM) -15.6%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 27.47
Enterprise Value 659504502
Price to Sales(TTM) 51.78
Enterprise Value 659504502
Price to Sales(TTM) 51.78
Enterprise Value to Revenue 28.53
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.3
Shares Outstanding 298484992
Shares Floating 202402451
Shares Outstanding 298484992
Shares Floating 202402451
Percent Insiders 22.97
Percent Institutions 44.79

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Abcellera Biologics Inc

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Company Overview

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Abcellera Biologics Inc. was founded in 2012. It focuses on antibody discovery using its technology platform to search and analyze natural immune systems to find antibodies for therapeutic development.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Antibody Discovery: Abcellera's primary business involves partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to discover and develop therapeutic antibodies. They offer end-to-end solutions, from target validation to lead candidate selection.
  • Technology Platform Development: Abcellera continuously invests in and develops its proprietary technology platform, which includes microfluidics, machine learning, and single-cell analysis, to improve the speed and efficiency of antibody discovery.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Abcellera is led by CEO Carl Hansen. The company has a structured organizational framework focusing on technology development, partnership management, and research & development.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Antibody Discovery Platform: Abcellera's primary offering is its integrated antibody discovery platform. While specific market share data is not publicly available, it competes with other antibody discovery service providers and biotech companies with in-house discovery capabilities. Competitors include companies like Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) and distributed lab CROs like Charles River (CRL).
  • Therapeutic Programs: Abcellera partners with pharmaceutical companies to discover antibodies that are then developed into therapeutic programs. Revenue is generated through upfront payments, milestone payments, and royalties on sales of approved drugs derived from these collaborations. Competitors depend on the target pursued.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The biopharmaceutical industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing demand for innovative therapies and advancements in biotechnology. Antibody therapies represent a significant portion of this market.

Positioning

Abcellera is positioned as a technology leader in antibody discovery, leveraging its advanced platform to offer faster and more efficient solutions to its partners. They aim to de-risk and accelerate the drug discovery process.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global antibody therapeutics market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Abcellera's TAM is the segment related to antibody discovery services, which represents a substantial portion of the overall market. Their position is to capture a significant share by providing advanced technology solutions.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proprietary technology platform
  • Strong partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies
  • Data-driven approach to antibody discovery
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on partnerships for revenue generation
  • High R&D costs
  • Limited control over downstream development and commercialization of partnered programs
  • Relatively new company, execution risk

Opportunities

  • Expanding partnerships with additional pharmaceutical and biotech companies
  • Developing new applications for its technology platform
  • Capitalizing on the growing demand for antibody therapies
  • Expanding into new therapeutic areas

Threats

  • Competition from other antibody discovery companies
  • Technological advancements that could render its platform obsolete
  • Failure of partnered programs in clinical trials
  • Economic downturn affecting pharmaceutical R&D spending

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • LGND
  • CRL
  • JNJ
  • LLY
  • REGN

Competitive Landscape

Abcellera's advantage lies in its technology platform, which allows for rapid and efficient antibody discovery. However, it faces competition from larger, more established pharmaceutical companies with in-house discovery capabilities and other antibody discovery service providers.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Abcellera's historical growth has been driven by an increasing number of partnerships and the advancement of partnered programs.

Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by further expansion of its technology platform, securing additional partnerships, and the potential for royalties from successful therapeutic programs.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new technology platforms, expanding its research facilities, and forming new strategic partnerships.

Summary

Abcellera is an innovative antibody discovery company with a strong technology platform and strategic partnerships. Its reliance on partnerships poses some risk, but its potential for future growth is significant. The company should focus on diversifying its partnerships and driving partnered programs through clinical trials. Competition and technological advancements are key risks to monitor.

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Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Market share data is estimated.

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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.