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AquaBounty Technologies Inc(AQB)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AQB
09/25/2026: AQB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
AquaBounty Technologies Inc is a biotechnology company focused on producing genetically engineered Atlantic salmon in land-based facilities. Its primary strength lies in its unique technology and regulatory approvals, which provide a potential pathway for more sustainable fish production. However, the company faces significant challenges, including a history of operating losses, high cash burn, and the difficult task of scaling production to compete with established global seafood giants. The investment story is highly speculative, suitable for growth investors comfortable with significant execution and financial risk. Investors should monitor the progress of its land-based facility output and the company's ability to maintain sufficient liquidity.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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 style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company targets high growth through biotechnology but faces substantial execution and operational hurdles. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock often lacks sustained upward momentum and remains highly speculative. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The company lacks stable earnings or a traditional value-based financial foundation. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and has no near-term plan to do so. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The company's speculative nature and financial volatility are unsuitable for low-risk portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Speculative small-cap biotech stocks frequently experience significant price swings. |
| Valuation risk | High | Lack of consistent earnings makes standard valuation metrics difficult to apply. |
| Competition risk (traditional salmon farming) | Medium / high | Established global players have significant scale and cost advantages. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company is still proving its operational and commercial model. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | No dividend is paid or expected in the foreseeable future. |
| Execution risk | High | Successful commercialization of land-based farming is capital-intensive and operationally complex. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Highly Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -34.57% | Avg. Invested days 23 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
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Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.54M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 1 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 1 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 87.4K shares | Beta 1.46 | 52 Weeks Range 0.77 - 2.95 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 0.77 - 2.95 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.93 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture Sales | Sale of AquAdvantage Salmon fillets. | The company generates revenue by selling its specialized salmon to food service and retail customers. |
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 - | Enterprise Value 8.70M | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.54 |
Enterprise Value 8.70M | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.54 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.69 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.02 | Shares Outstanding 5.15M | Shares Floating 5.12M |
Shares Outstanding 5.15M | Shares Floating 5.12M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.52 | Percent Institutions 9.46 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About AquaBounty Technologies Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Harvard, MA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-01-11 | CFO, Treasurer & Interim CEO Mr. David A. Frank M.B.A. | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Farm Products | Full time employees 3 | Website https://www.aquabounty.com |
Full time employees 3 | Website https://www.aquabounty.com | ||
AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. operates as a land-based aquaculture company. The company was formerly known as Aqua Bounty Farms, Inc. and changed its name to AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. in June 2004. AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Harvard, Massachusetts.
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