Bioventus Inc(BVS)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
5-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 2 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-0.53% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$14.96
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BVS

10/23/2026: BVS (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 2 days. Simulated Profits (-0.53%). Updated daily EoD!

Bioventus Inc is a specialized medical device company focused on orthobiologics and bone therapy products designed to support healing. The company's strengths lie in its clinical validation and established presence in the non-invasive bone stimulation market, particularly with its EXOGEN system. Its primary growth story revolves around integrating new technologies, such as the CartiHeal cartilage repair implant, into its existing commercial portfolio. However, investors face risks from high competition, potential reimbursement changes, and the need for improved operational execution. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors interested in medical technology, provided they monitor the company's progress on margin improvement and successful portfolio integration.

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 innovation, but execution risks remain a key consideration.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has experienced significant volatility and is currently not exhibiting a strong, sustained uptrend.
Value investorMixed fitThe valuation may appear attractive to some, but earnings consistency remains a primary hurdle for value-focused investors.
Dividend investorWeak fitBioventus does not currently pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and operational challenges make this stock less suitable for risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock has shown high beta, resulting in significant price swings based on earnings or market sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumFuture growth expectations are baked into the price, leaving little room for earnings disappointments.
Competition risk (Orthopedic devices)HighDominant competitors like Stryker and Zimmer Biomet have larger scale and resources to challenge Bioventus.
Business qualityMediumWhile the product niche is defensible, the company is still establishing a consistent track record of profitability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend, so investors rely entirely on capital appreciation.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessful integration of acquired assets and cost management are vital to achieving long-term 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 84.91%
Avg. Invested days 40
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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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 1.02B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 19.43
1Y Target Price 17.6
Price to earnings Ratio 19.43
1Y Target Price 17.6
Volume (30-day avg) 420.7K shares
Beta 0.64
52 Weeks Range 6.47 - 15.89
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 6.47 - 15.89
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.77

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Pain TreatmentsEXOGEN bone stimulator and various viscosupplementation injections for OA.This is the core revenue driver focusing on managing orthopedic pain non-surgically.
Surgical SolutionsBone graft substitutes like OSTEOAMP and cartilage repair technology.This segment provides products used by surgeons to help bones and cartilage heal.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 19.43
Forward PE 14.35
Enterprise Value 1.12B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.76
Enterprise Value 1.12B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.76
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.93
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.8
Shares Outstanding 68.31M
Shares Floating 34.30M
Shares Outstanding 68.31M
Shares Floating 34.30M
Percent Insiders 11.65
Percent Institutions 84.65

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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