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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: BNGO (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 1 days. Simulated Profits (-56.83%). Updated daily EoD!
1 Year Target Price $9.5
1 Year Target Price $9.5
0 | Strong Buy |
2 | Buy |
2 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -79.98% | Avg. Invested days 14 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 12.97M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 2.26 | 52 Weeks Range 1.50 - 30.52 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.50 - 30.52 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -43.87 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -271.02% | Operating Margin (TTM) -115.85% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -30.86% | Return on Equity (TTM) -118.25% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 11473180 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.47 |
Enterprise Value 11473180 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.47 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.59 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.18 | Shares Outstanding 4681000 | Shares Floating 4677957 |
Shares Outstanding 4681000 | Shares Floating 4677957 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.04 | Percent Institutions 2.15 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Bionano Genomics Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Bionano Genomics Inc. was founded in 2003. Initially focused on developing nanochannel-based genome mapping technology, it has evolved to provide solutions for structural variant analysis. Key milestones include the commercial launch of the Saphyr system and strategic acquisitions to expand its product portfolio.
Core Business Areas
- Optical Genome Mapping (OGM): Provides the Saphyr system, consumables, and services for structural variation analysis in genomics research and clinical diagnostics.
Leadership and Structure
Erik Holmlin, PhD, is the President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments for R&D, sales, marketing, operations, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Market Share (%): Although Bionano does not have the market share it expects, its OGM is expanding quickly
- Saphyr System: A platform for Optical Genome Mapping (OGM) that visualizes structural variations in DNA. Revenue is generated through system sales and consumable kits. Competitors include PacBio (PACB) and Oxford Nanopore Technologies, although they use different approaches.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The genomics market is rapidly growing, driven by increasing demand for personalized medicine and advancements in sequencing technologies. Structural variation analysis is a key area within genomics.
Positioning
Bionano Genomics Inc. is positioned as a provider of OGM solutions for structural variant detection, offering a unique approach compared to traditional sequencing methods. The company's advantage is its comprehensive view of structural variations.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for structural variation analysis is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Bionano Genomics Inc. is positioned to capture a portion of this market with its OGM technology. TAM data estimated to be around $4 Billion, capturing ~40%
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Unique Optical Genome Mapping (OGM) technology
- Comprehensive structural variation analysis
- Growing adoption in research and clinical settings
- Strong intellectual property portfolio
Weaknesses
- Limited market penetration compared to sequencing
- High cost of Saphyr system
- Reliance on capital equipment sales
- Cash burn
Opportunities
- Expanding applications of OGM in cancer research, genetic disorders, and drug discovery
- Partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and research institutions
- Increasing awareness of structural variation's role in disease
- Decreasing costs of OGM analysis
Threats
- Competition from established sequencing companies
- Emergence of alternative structural variation detection technologies
- Regulatory hurdles for clinical diagnostic applications
- Economic downturn affecting research budgets
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- PACB
- ILMN
- ONT.L
Competitive Landscape
Bionano Genomics Inc.u2019s competitive advantage lies in its unique OGM technology for structural variation analysis. However, its market share is lower than established sequencing companies like Illumina and PacBio.
Major Acquisitions
BioDiscovery
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 100
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Bionano's software capabilities for genomic data analysis.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been characterized by technological progress and increasing market awareness of OGM. Data to populate with real-time source extraction.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by adoption of OGM in clinical and research markets. Data to populate with real-time source extraction.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding commercial operations, developing new applications for OGM, and securing strategic partnerships.
Summary
Bionano Genomics Inc. possesses innovative OGM technology with a growing presence in structural variation analysis, particularly in the research market. Its limited market share and high cash burn remain significant challenges. Successfully expanding into clinical diagnostics and reducing costs will be crucial for future growth. The company's strategic acquisitions and partnerships appear to be assisting with growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
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About Bionano Genomics Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters San Diego, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2018-08-21 | President, CEO, CFO & Director Dr. Robert Erik Holmlin M.B.A., Ph.D. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Medical Instruments & Supplies | Full time employees 98 | Website https://bionano.com |
Full time employees 98 | Website https://bionano.com |
Bionano Genomics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides genome analysis solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers genome analysis software that enables genomics labs to analyze and interpret data across a range of platforms to generate informative data visualizations for streamlined and simple reporting of causal variants. It also provides Saphyr and Stratys systems, which are sample-to-result solutions for structural variation analysis by optical genome mapping for genome analysis and understanding of genetic variation and function; Saphyr and Stratys instruments, which are single-molecule imagers; Saphyr Chip, a consumable that packages the nanochannel arrays for DNA linearization; Bionano Prep Kits and DNA labeling kits, which provide the reagents and protocols for extracting and labeling ultra-high molecular weight DNA; and Ionic purification system, which isolates and purifies nucleic acid molecules. In addition, the company offers Saphyr, Stratys, and Bionano compute servers; and VIA software, which offers one solution for analysis and interpretation of genomic data from microarray and sequencing data for cytogenetics and molecular genetics. Further, it provides testing and laboratory services comprising FirstStepDx PLUS, a chromosomal microarray for identifying an underlying genetic cause in individuals with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, and intellectual disability; Fragile X syndrome (FXS) testing services; NextStepDx PLUS, a exome sequencing test to identify genetic variants that are associated with disorders of childhood development; OGM-Dx HemeOne testing; OGM-Dx FSHD, a test for individuals suspected of having FSHD type 1; and OGM-Dx Postnatal Whole Genome SV and OGM-Dx Prenatal Whole Genome SV for comprehensive testing. Bionano Genomics, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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