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Coherus BioSciences Inc(CHRS)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CHRS

10/20/2026: CHRS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Coherus BioSciences is a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing oncology and immunology products. The company has moved from a biosimilar-focused model to one centered on its own branded oncology therapies, such as LOQTORZI and UDENYCA. Its core strength lies in its commercialization capabilities, though it faces intense competition from much larger, well-capitalized pharmaceutical entities. The primary growth story involves the successful adoption of its new oncology assets and pipeline expansion, balanced against significant risks including high cash burn and competitive market pressure. This stock may suit investors comfortable with the high-risk, high-reward nature of the biotechnology sector, and they should monitor the company's path to consistent profitability.

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 potential upside through its oncology pipeline but carries high operational risk.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often exhibits high volatility without sustained, long-term bullish trends.
Value investorWeak fitThe company's inconsistent profitability makes it difficult to assess value based on traditional metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitCoherus does not provide dividend income.
Low-risk investorWeak fitBiotechnology sector risks and financial volatility make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to significant swings based on clinical and commercial outcomes.
Valuation riskMedium / highIt is challenging to assign a stable valuation to a company in transition.
Competition risk (Oncology market)HighThe company faces immense pressure from well-capitalized global pharmaceutical firms.
Business qualityMediumThe company is evolving its business model but faces ongoing operational execution challenges.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income from this equity.
Execution riskHighSuccessful commercialization of new oncology assets is critical to long-term survival.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 5.16%
Avg. Invested days 28
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CHRS has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, weak growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-697.4%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -328.4%), negative revenue growth (-84.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CHRS's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 25.1%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
CHRS's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -84.2% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-697.4%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-577.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 37.4% and approximately 87.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 19.12% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Timothy G. Youngquist 2020 Irrevocable Trust 8.45%
BlackRock Inc 7.77%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.85%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.39%
Samsara BioCapital, LLC 2.22%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CHRS generates approximately $579 of gross profit, $-4,257 of operating income, and $-3,284 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 181.74%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CHRS has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 148.12M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7.75
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7.75
Volume (30-day avg) 1.5M shares
Beta 0.99
52 Weeks Range 0.94 - 2.62
Updated Date 10/20/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.94 - 2.62
Updated Date 10/20/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.2

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Oncology TherapeuticsSales of UDENYCA and LOQTORZI in the US market.Revenue comes primarily from selling specialized cancer treatments to hospitals and clinics.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 41.15
Enterprise Value 128.25M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.91
Enterprise Value 128.25M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.91
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.52
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.54
Shares Outstanding 154.50M
Shares Floating 135.60M
Shares Outstanding 154.50M
Shares Floating 135.60M
Percent Insiders 19.12
Percent Institutions 37.41

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)

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