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Beam Therapeutics Inc (BEAM)

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06/30/2025: BEAM (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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17 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $44.07

Year Target Price $44.07

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$44.07Target price
Low$13.53
Current$17.01
high$35.25

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -40.28%
Avg. Invested days 28
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.69B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 44.07
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 44.07
Volume (30-day avg) 17
Beta 2.08
52 Weeks Range 13.53 - 35.25
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 13.53 - 35.25
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -4.61

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -1596.87%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -19.05%
Return on Equity (TTM) -38.04%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 626530608
Price to Sales(TTM) 26.57
Enterprise Value 626530608
Price to Sales(TTM) 26.57
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.85
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -7.03
Shares Outstanding 100557000
Shares Floating 86266522
Shares Outstanding 100557000
Shares Floating 86266522
Percent Insiders 1.22
Percent Institutions 98.07

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4
Target Price 44.07
Buy 4
Strong Buy 10
Buy 4
Strong Buy 10
Hold 3
Sell -
Strong Sell -
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Beam Therapeutics Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Beam Therapeutics was founded in 2017 and is pioneering precision genetic medicines through base editing. It is focused on developing therapies for serious diseases.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Base Editing Therapeutics: Development of novel therapeutics using base editing technology for various diseases.
  • Research and Development: Research and development of new base editing technologies and applications.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

John Evans (CEO), Giuseppe Ciaramelli (CFO). The company operates with a focus on research and development, with teams dedicated to specific therapeutic areas.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • BEAM-101: BEAM-101 is Beam's lead program is for the treatment of sickle cell disease. Competitors include CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), and Editas Medicine (EDIT). Data is still early so no market share yet.
  • BEAM-201: BEAM-201 is targeting relapsed/refractory T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL)/T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LL). Competitors include Novartis (NVS) and Gilead (GILD). Data is still early so no market share yet.
  • BEAM-301: BEAM-301 is for the treatment of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD). Competitors include Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR). Data is still early so no market share yet.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The gene editing industry is rapidly evolving, with significant potential for treating a wide range of diseases. Competition is intense, with numerous companies pursuing different gene editing technologies.

Positioning

Beam Therapeutics is a leader in base editing, a more precise form of gene editing compared to CRISPR-Cas9. Its competitive advantage lies in the precision and potential safety benefits of its technology.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market is difficult to definitively quantify but it is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars, across various disease indications. Beam is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market, depending on the success of their clinical trials.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proprietary base editing technology
  • Strong intellectual property portfolio
  • Experienced management team
  • Potential for highly specific and safe gene editing therapies

Weaknesses

  • Early stage clinical development
  • High research and development costs
  • Dependence on regulatory approvals
  • Competition from other gene editing companies

Opportunities

  • Expanding base editing applications to new diseases
  • Strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical companies
  • Positive clinical trial results
  • Increasing investment in gene editing technologies

Threats

  • Clinical trial failures
  • Regulatory hurdles
  • Competition from established pharmaceutical companies
  • Ethical concerns surrounding gene editing

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CRSP
  • EDIT
  • ARWR
  • VRTX

Competitive Landscape

Beam has advantages in base editing technology. It competes with others with CRISPR or siRNA technology. Vertex has approved products so they have a revenue advantage.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth has been primarily driven by advancing its pipeline of base editing therapies.

Future Projections: Future growth is heavily dependent on successful clinical trial outcomes and regulatory approvals. Analyst estimates suggest significant revenue potential if key programs are successful.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include advancing BEAM-101, BEAM-201, and BEAM-301 through clinical trials, expanding its pipeline, and forming strategic partnerships.

Summary

Beam Therapeutics is an innovative company in the gene editing space with a promising technology. However, it is still in the early stages of clinical development and faces significant risks. Successful clinical trial results and regulatory approvals are crucial for its future success. Beam Therapeutics needs to demonstrate clinical efficacy and safety to differentiate themselves in a crowded marketplace.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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About Beam Therapeutics Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Cambridge, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 2020-02-06
CEO & Director Mr. John M. Evans M.B.A.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 393
Full time employees 393

Beam Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in the development of precision genetic medicines for patients suffering from serious diseases in the United States. It develops BEAM-101 for the treatment of sickle cell disease; BEAM-302, a liver-targeting LNP formulation to treat severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency; and BEAM-301, a liver-targeting LNP formulation for the treatment of glycogen storage disease 1a. It also intends to develop BEAM-103, an anti-CD117 monoclonal antibody, and BEAM-104, a cell therapy for development in sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia; and BEAM-201 and other potential ex vivo CAR-T therapies. The company has research collaboration agreement with Pfizer Inc., focus on in vivo base editing programs for targets rare genetic diseases of the liver, muscle, and central nervous system; Apellis Pharmaceuticals to conduct preclinical research on target specific genes within the complement system in various organs, including the eye, liver, and brain; Verve Therapeutics, Inc., for cardiovascular disease treatments; Sana Biotechnology, Inc., to research, develop, and commercialize rights to CRISPR Cas12b for cell therapy programs; and Orbital Therapeutics design RNA for the prevention, treatment or diagnosis of human disease. Beam Therapeutics Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.