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Cytek Biosciences Inc (CTKB)

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$4.17
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Profit since last BUY10.9%
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08/28/2025: CTKB (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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6 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $5.12

1 Year Target Price $5.12

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$5.12 Target price
52w Low $2.37
Current$4.17
52w High $7.63

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -53.77%
Avg. Invested days 30
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 530.52M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 5.12
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 5.12
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 1.34
52 Weeks Range 2.37 - 7.63
Updated Date 08/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 2.37 - 7.63
Updated Date 08/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.05

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 2025-08-06
When -
Estimate -0.04
Actual -0.04

Profitability

Profit Margin -3.27%
Operating Margin (TTM) -23.3%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -3.77%
Return on Equity (TTM) -1.67%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 370.37
Enterprise Value 292180154
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.71
Enterprise Value 292180154
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.71
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.49
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -133.96
Shares Outstanding 127224000
Shares Floating 108730530
Shares Outstanding 127224000
Shares Floating 108730530
Percent Insiders 9.24
Percent Institutions 63.38

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Cytek Biosciences Inc

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Company Overview

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Cytek Biosciences was founded in 2006, specializing in cell analysis solutions. It focuses on developing advanced flow cytometry instrumentation and reagents, expanding its product line through innovation and strategic partnerships. The company became publicly traded in 2021.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Cell Analysis Instruments: Cytek designs and manufactures full spectrum flow cytometers, including Aurora and Northern Lights systems, used for cell analysis in research and clinical settings.
  • Reagents and Consumables: Cytek provides a range of reagents, antibodies, and consumables optimized for use with their flow cytometry systems, enhancing the quality and reliability of experimental results.
  • Services and Support: Cytek offers comprehensive services and support, including training, maintenance, and application support, to ensure customers can effectively utilize their products.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Wenbin Jiang serves as the CEO. The company has a structured leadership team comprising executives in R&D, sales, marketing, operations, and finance. Cytek operates through various departments to efficiently manage its business.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Aurora Flow Cytometer: Aurora is a full spectrum flow cytometer with high resolution and sensitivity, catering to advanced research applications. Competitors include Thermo Fisher (TMO) and BD Biosciences (BDX). Market share data not publicly verifiable. High-end Research market.
  • Northern Lights Flow Cytometer: Northern Lights is a more accessible flow cytometer, targeting routine cell analysis. Competitors include Beckman Coulter (DHR). Market share data not publicly verifiable. Applied clinical research and high-volume assays market.
  • cFluor Reagents: A suite of reagents designed specifically for Cytek's flow cytometry platforms to maximize sensitivity and minimize spillover between fluorophores. Competitors include BioLegend and eBioscience (TMO).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The flow cytometry market is driven by increasing research in immunology, oncology, and drug discovery. Advancements in technology and automation are fostering growth. The market is competitive with both large and niche players.

Positioning

Cytek is positioned as an innovator in full spectrum flow cytometry. Its competitive advantages include high-performance instruments and proprietary reagents.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global flow cytometry market is projected to reach billions of USD. Cytek is positioned to expand its market share through technological innovation and market penetration. Expected TAM is around $5B in 2024 with an estimated annual growth rate of 7-9%.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Innovative Full Spectrum Flow Cytometry Technology
  • Strong Customer Relationships
  • Proprietary Reagents Optimized for Cytek Instruments
  • Expanding Global Presence
  • High product performance in high plex assays.

Weaknesses

  • Relatively Smaller Market Share Compared to Established Competitors
  • Reliance on a Specific Niche (Full Spectrum)
  • High Price Points can be a barrier

Opportunities

  • Increasing Adoption of Flow Cytometry in Clinical Diagnostics
  • Expanding Applications in Drug Discovery and Development
  • Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations
  • Penetration into Emerging Markets
  • Development of new assays and applications

Threats

  • Intense Competition from Established Players
  • Technological Disruptions by Competitors
  • Economic Downturns Affecting Research Budgets
  • Regulatory Changes in Healthcare
  • Supply chain disruptions for critical components

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • TMO
  • DHR
  • BDX

Competitive Landscape

Cyteku2019s advantages lie in its innovative technology and strong customer relationships. Disadvantages include smaller market share and a need to broaden its product portfolio.

Major Acquisitions

Innograte GmbH

  • Year: 2023
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 10.5
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Cytek's automation capabilities and improved workflow solutions for flow cytometry.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Cytek has shown substantial growth in revenue, driven by increasing adoption of its flow cytometry solutions.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued revenue growth and profitability improvements. Data to be populated based on analyst estimates.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include product development efforts, strategic collaborations, and market expansion activities.

Summary

Cytek is a promising company in the flow cytometry market, driven by its innovative full spectrum technology. While facing competition from larger, established players, its strong customer relationships and growing adoption of its products indicate a positive trajectory. Future success depends on continued innovation and effective market penetration. The company should look out for economic headwinds and supply chain issues.

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About Cytek Biosciences Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Fremont, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-07-23
President, CEO & Chairman of the Board Dr. Wenbin Jiang Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical Devices
Full time employees 688
Full time employees 688

Cytek Biosciences, Inc., a cell analysis solutions company, provides cell analysis tools that facilitates scientific advances in biomedical research and clinical applications. The company offers aurora and northern lights systems delivers cell analysis; aurora cell sorter system that leverages full spectrum profiling technology to further broaden potential applications across cell analysis; enhanced small particle detection; amnis imagestream imaging flow cytometers; guava muse cell analyzers; guava easycyte flow cytometers; and orion reagent cocktail preparation systems. It also provides reagents and kits, including cFluor reagents that are fluorochrome conjugated antibodies used to identify cells of interest for analysis on its instruments. In addition, the company offers automated micro-sampling system and automated sample loader system, an automated loaders designed to integrate seamlessly into the aurora and northern lights systems; SpectroFlo software that provides intuitive workflow from quality control to data analysis for aurora and northern lights systems; and customer support tools. It serves pharmaceutical and biopharma companies, academic research centers, and clinical research organizations. The company distributes its products through direct sales force and support organizations in North America, Europe, China, and the Asia-Pacific regions; and through distributors or sales agents in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East countries. The company was formerly known as Cytoville, Inc. and changed its name to Cytek Biosciences, Inc. in August 2015. Cytek Biosciences, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.