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Accuray Incorporated(ARAY)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$0.13
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ARAY

10/23/2026: ARAY (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Accuray Incorporated is a specialized medical device company known for its robotic and helical radiotherapy platforms, notably the CyberKnife and Radixact systems. Its primary business strength lies in its high-precision technology and a substantial base of service revenue that provides recurring income. The company's growth story focuses on expanding its presence in global oncology markets and increasing the efficiency of its treatment planning software. However, it faces significant risks from stiff competition by larger, better-capitalized medical device conglomerates and the inherent volatility of capital equipment sales. The stock is generally suited for growth-oriented investors who are comfortable with sector-specific volatility and long-term execution risks.

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 styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company targets growth but faces significant competition and profitability challenges.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks consistent, sustained price momentum required for this style.
Value investorWeak fitValuation is often tied to potential rather than consistent earnings or tangible asset value.
Dividend investorWeak fitAccuray does not pay a dividend.
Low-risk investorWeak fitMedical device stocks with earnings volatility involve significant risk for low-risk investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to significant price swings due to company-specific news and sector sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highFuture growth expectations are baked into the stock price, leaving little room for earnings misses.
Competition risk (conglomerate competition)HighLarge competitors like Siemens have broader resources to bundle products and undercut pricing.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is innovative, the business model faces pressures on operating margins.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income generation from this stock.
Execution riskMedium / highExecuting on global sales cycles and managing complex hardware installations is operationally intensive.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

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 -48.94%
Avg. Invested days 22
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ARAY receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ARAY has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-2992.0%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -3.2%), negative revenue growth (-12.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ARAY's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 21.7%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
ARAY's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -12.3% FY2026 versus FY2025. By comparison, while earnings growth (-2992.0%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-126.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 64.5% and approximately 95.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 4.42% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

TCW Group Inc 15.86%
Neuberger Berman Group LLC 5.09%
Armistice Capital, LLC 4.80%
Weber Capital Management LLC 4.05%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.72%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ARAY generates approximately $277 of gross profit, $-66 of operating income, and $-32 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -4.12% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ARAY has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 15.54M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 0.35
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 0.35
Volume (30-day avg) 14.7M shares
Beta 1.42
52 Weeks Range 0.13 - 1.60
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.13 - 1.60
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.4

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Product RevenueSale of CyberKnife and Radixact radiotherapy systems to hospitals and clinics.The primary, but often lumpy, income source from large equipment sales.
Service RevenueMaintenance contracts, software licenses, and training services.A more predictable, recurring revenue stream that is critical to long-term stability.
GeographyGlobal sales across North America, EMEA, APAC, and Japan.International diversification helps mitigate local healthcare policy risks.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 94.34
Enterprise Value 304.95M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.04
Enterprise Value 304.95M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.04
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.67
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.07
Shares Outstanding 119.44M
Shares Floating 113.61M
Shares Outstanding 119.44M
Shares Floating 113.61M
Percent Insiders 4.42
Percent Institutions 64.52

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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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