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Abcellera Biologics Inc(ABCL)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
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$13.64
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ABCL

10/28/2026: ABCL (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

AbCellera Biologics is a biotechnology company that provides an AI-driven platform for identifying and developing antibody-based therapeutics. Its business model focuses on capturing long-term royalties through partnerships, while simultaneously building an internal drug pipeline to diversify its revenue. Strengths include a highly specialized technology stack that has historically proven its capability in high-pressure discovery scenarios. Investors must monitor risks related to clinical trial outcomes, partner execution, and intense competition in the AI-biotech space. This stock is primarily suited for long-term growth investors who have a high tolerance for the volatility inherent in biotechnology and drug discovery investments.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company offers long-term growth potential linked to the success of its AI-driven platform and partner pipelines.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly conditional on news flow regarding clinical trial results and new partnership announcements.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is in an early-to-growth stage with earnings volatility, making traditional value metrics less applicable.
Dividend investorWeak fitAbCellera does not pay dividends, prioritizing capital reinvestment for growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh inherent risks in biotechnology discovery and stock price volatility make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to significant swings based on clinical trial outcomes.
Valuation riskMedium / highFuture growth expectations are baked into the valuation, creating risk if milestones are missed.
Competition risk (AI competition)HighThe rapid advancement of AI in drug discovery creates constant pressure from new and established players.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is strong, but heavily dependent on the success of third-party pharmaceutical partners.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income as the company is focused on growth.
Execution riskMedium / highTranslating discovery platform potential into successful commercialized drugs is complex and difficult.

Price Behavior

Hockey-Stick Growth
PRICE PATH

Hockey-Stick Growth

The stock demonstrates a Hockey-Stick Growth price path pattern.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 119.19%
Avg. Invested days 36
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ABCL receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ABCL has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+10.1%) and strong revenue growth (+160.6%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -231.7%), weak profitability (net margin -194.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ABCL's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 48.9%). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is ABCL's strongest growth driver at +160.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+10.1%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (+6.9%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 36.6% and approximately 64.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 21.74% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Baker Bros Advisors LP 10.19%
Capital World Investors 4.19%
Two Sigma Investments LLC 3.22%
TD Waterhouse Canada Inc 2.95%
Bank of America Corp 1.90%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ABCL generates approximately $616 of gross profit, $-2,890 of operating income, and $-2,317 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 17.56%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ABCL has a liquid profile. Valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Momentum LeaderHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.16B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 16.82
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 16.82
Volume (30-day avg) 5.0M shares
Beta 1.41
52 Weeks Range 2.75 - 15.02
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.75 - 15.02
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.54

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Discovery PartnershipsResearch fees, milestone payments, and future royalties from partners.Revenue is earned when the company helps partners find effective drug candidates.
Internal PipelineOwnership of internal therapeutic candidates.Potential for future upside if internal drug candidates succeed in clinical trials.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 27.55
Enterprise Value 3.76B
Price to Sales(TTM) 62.83
Enterprise Value 3.76B
Price to Sales(TTM) 62.83
Enterprise Value to Revenue 53
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.3
Shares Outstanding 324.05M
Shares Floating 209.04M
Shares Outstanding 324.05M
Shares Floating 209.04M
Percent Insiders 21.74
Percent Institutions 36.6

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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