Bioventus Inc(BVS)

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$13.06
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BVS

10/09/2026: BVS (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Bioventus is a medical device company focused on musculoskeletal health, specifically providing pain treatments and surgical solutions. The company is known for its specialized portfolio, including products like DUROLANE and EXOGEN, which offer non-surgical alternatives for patients. Its primary investment story centers on capturing growth through strategic product expansion, such as its recent entry into cartilage repair, alongside a concerted effort to improve operating margins. However, the company faces significant competition from large medical device incumbents and must manage its debt load carefully to ensure long-term stability. Investors should monitor its operational efficiency, debt reduction progress, and the commercial success of new product launches.

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 offers growth potential through product expansion but faces significant execution hurdles.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive technical upturns and sustained margin expansion.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may be attractive relative to historical highs, but the risk profile remains elevated.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and focuses on reinvesting cash flow.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh leverage and industry-specific regulatory risks create notable volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock has experienced significant price swings due to its growth profile and sector sensitivity.
Valuation riskMediumMarket expectations for margin expansion must be met to justify current valuations.
Competition risk (Orthopedic device competition)HighLarge incumbents like Stryker and Medtronic have significant pricing and distribution advantages.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies on successful commercial execution of a niche, though clinically validated, portfolio.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend is currently paid or expected in the near term.
Execution riskMedium / highThe company must prove it can integrate acquisitions and maintain profitability.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

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

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 85.9%
Avg. Invested days 44
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BVS receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BVS has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+167.8%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 12.6%) are partially offset by slightly negative revenue growth (-0.9%), soft profitability (net margin 4.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BVS's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (12.6% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is BVS's strongest growth driver at +167.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+89.0%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (-0.9%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 84.7% and approximately 50.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 11.65% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Essex Woodlands Health Ventures 19.06%
Nantahala Capital Management, LLC 17.57%
Juniper Investment Co, LLC 10.16%
BlackRock Inc 5.03%
Royce & Associates, LP 2.68%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BVS generates approximately $673 of gross profit, $103 of operating income, and $126 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and solid cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -6.09% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BVS has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 892.41M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 16.75
1Y Target Price 17.6
Price to earnings Ratio 16.75
1Y Target Price 17.6
Volume (30-day avg) 465.3K shares
Beta 0.64
52 Weeks Range 6.46 - 15.89
Updated Date 10/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 6.46 - 15.89
Updated Date 10/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.78

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Pain TreatmentsHyaluronic acid injections like DUROLANE and SUPARTZ FX for knee osteoarthritis.This is the primary revenue driver, catering to the growing market for non-surgical pain management.
Surgical SolutionsBone graft substitutes and biomaterials for bone repair surgeries.These products are used in hospital settings during orthopedic procedures.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 16.75
Forward PE 14.79
Enterprise Value 1.15B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.53
Enterprise Value 1.15B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.53
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.97
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.07
Shares Outstanding 68.31M
Shares Floating 34.30M
Shares Outstanding 68.31M
Shares Floating 34.30M
Percent Insiders 11.65
Percent Institutions 84.69

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)

Information icon 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)

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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)

Information icon 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)

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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