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Beam Therapeutics Inc(BEAM)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 4 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-2.77% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$27.02
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BEAM

11/09/2026: BEAM (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Beam Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision genetic medicines using its proprietary base editing platform. The company is known for its advanced genomic technology which aims to address severe diseases with greater precision than traditional methods. Its primary investment story centers on the success of its lead programs like BEAM-101 in clinical trials. However, Beam faces significant risks including clinical execution, intense competition in the gene-editing space, and the high cash burn associated with R&D. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors who are comfortable with high-risk, high-reward biotech assets and should closely monitor clinical trial updates and regulatory milestones.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company offers exposure to high-growth, innovative gene-editing technology in a pre-commercial stage.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly conditional on positive clinical trial data announcements which can trigger significant volatility.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks current earnings or traditional valuation metrics, making it unsuitable for value-focused strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitBeam Therapeutics does not pay dividends and focuses all capital on long-term growth and research.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company faces high clinical, regulatory, and financial risks typical of an early-stage biotechnology firm.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighBiotech stock prices often swing dramatically based on clinical trial results and regulatory updates.
Valuation riskHighValuations are speculative and rely heavily on the long-term success of early-stage therapeutic candidates.
Competition risk (Gene Editing)Medium / highRapid technological advancements by peers could render specific approaches less competitive.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is advanced, the company lacks a commercial product foundation or revenue consistency.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no expectation of dividend income for the foreseeable future.
Execution riskHighSuccess depends entirely on the complex clinical validation and regulatory approval of unproven genetic medicines.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -54.66%
Avg. Invested days 24
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BEAM receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BEAM has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with soft financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+78.8%) and strong revenue growth (+120.0%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -257.7%), weak profitability (net margin -57.2%), modest insider ownership of 1.20%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BEAM's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 79.1%). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is BEAM's strongest growth driver at +120.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+78.8%, strong) is also strong, while free-cash-flow growth (-1.1%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 107.4% and approximately 85.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.20% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

FMR Inc 12.18%
Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C. 9.89%
ARK Investment Management LLC 9.89%
BlackRock Inc 8.69%
State Street Corp 5.63%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BEAM generates approximately $840 of gross profit, $-2,746 of operating income, and $-2,577 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: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BEAM has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.73B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 49.62
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 49.62
Volume (30-day avg) 1.9M shares
Beta 2.22
52 Weeks Range 20.23 - 38.26
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 20.23 - 38.26
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.87

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Biopharmaceutical R&DCollaborations, licensing agreements, and potential future product sales from clinical-stage pipelines.The company currently spends more than it earns, aiming to generate revenue from future successful drug approvals and partnerships.

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 1.93B
Price to Sales(TTM) 18.64
Enterprise Value 1.93B
Price to Sales(TTM) 18.64
Enterprise Value to Revenue 13.18
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -7.03
Shares Outstanding 103.50M
Shares Floating 88.07M
Shares Outstanding 103.50M
Shares Floating 88.07M
Percent Insiders 1.2
Percent Institutions 107.38

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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