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Precision BioSciences Inc (DTIL)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: DTIL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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4 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $30.5

1 Year Target Price $30.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$30.5Target price
Low$3.61
Current$4.2
high$11.09

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -71.46%
Avg. Invested days 17
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 47.68M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 30.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 30.5
Volume (30-day avg) 4
Beta 1.47
52 Weeks Range 3.61 - 11.09
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 3.61 - 11.09
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.87

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -42.99%
Operating Margin (TTM) -76248.27%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -17.83%
Return on Equity (TTM) -50.81%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 2.11
Enterprise Value 204406
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.93
Enterprise Value 204406
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.93
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.27
Shares Outstanding 11088200
Shares Floating 9117190
Shares Outstanding 11088200
Shares Floating 9117190
Percent Insiders 11.01
Percent Institutions 43.37

Analyst Ratings

Rating 2
Target Price 30.5
Buy 2
Strong Buy 2
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Precision BioSciences Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Precision BioSciences, Inc. was founded in 2006. It's a gene editing company focused on developing therapies using its proprietary ARCUS genome editing platform. They have evolved from agricultural applications to human therapeutics.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Allogeneic CAR T Cell Therapy: Precision BioSciences develops off-the-shelf CAR T cell therapies targeting various cancers.
  • In Vivo Gene Editing: Precision BioSciences works on in vivo gene editing approaches to directly target and modify genes within the body to treat genetic diseases.
  • ARCUS Platform: Provides research and development of ARCUS platform.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by Michael Amoroso (CEO) and has a typical corporate structure with a board of directors and various executive management positions overseeing research, development, and operations.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • PBCAR0191: An allogeneic CAR T cell therapy targeting CD19 for B-cell malignancies. PBCAR0191 is in clinical development. Competitors include Kite Pharma (GILD) and Novartis (NVS) with their autologous CAR T therapies, as well as other companies developing allogeneic CAR T therapies such as Allogene (ALLO) and CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP).
  • PBCAR269A: An allogeneic CAR T cell therapy targeting PSMA for prostate cancer. PBCAR269A is in clinical development. Competitors include companies targeting PSMA with different therapeutic modalities.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The gene editing and cell therapy industry is rapidly growing, driven by advancements in technology and increasing demand for targeted therapies for cancer and genetic diseases.

Positioning

Precision BioSciences aims to be a leader in allogeneic CAR T cell therapy and in vivo gene editing. Its ARCUS platform offers a unique approach compared to CRISPR-Cas9, potentially offering greater specificity and fewer off-target effects.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for gene editing and cell therapy is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Precision BioSciences is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its CAR T-cell therapy and in vivo gene editing programs.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proprietary ARCUS gene editing platform
  • Allogeneic CAR T cell therapy programs
  • In vivo gene editing capabilities
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on clinical trial success
  • High cash burn rate
  • Competition from established pharmaceutical companies
  • Limited number of approved products

Opportunities

  • Partnerships with pharmaceutical companies
  • Expansion of pipeline through new targets and indications
  • Advancements in gene editing technology
  • Regulatory approvals for lead product candidates

Threats

  • Clinical trial failures
  • Regulatory hurdles
  • Competition from other gene editing technologies
  • Intellectual property disputes

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CRSP
  • ALLO
  • EDIT
  • BEAM

Competitive Landscape

Precision BioSciences' ARCUS platform provides a potential advantage, but faces competition from established CRISPR-Cas9 companies and other allogeneic cell therapy developers. They need to differentiate with efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historically, growth is characterized by R&D progress, securing partnerships, and advancing candidates through clinical trials. Financial growth is primarily tied to partnership payments and potential future product revenues.

Future Projections: Future growth relies on successful clinical trials and potential commercialization of its therapies. Analyst projections vary depending on pipeline progress and regulatory approvals.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include focusing on key programs, streamlining operations, and pursuing strategic partnerships.

Summary

Precision BioSciences is a gene editing company with a unique ARCUS platform, but it faces challenges common to biotech companies, including clinical trial risks and high cash burn. The success of its CAR T cell and in vivo gene editing programs will determine its future. Strategic partnerships are crucial for funding and development. The company needs to demonstrate the superiority of ARCUS over other gene editing technologies.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Analyst reports
  • Industry news

Disclaimers:

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About Precision BioSciences Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Durham, NC, United States
IPO Launch date 2019-03-28
President, CEO & Director Mr. Michael Amoroso
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 107
Full time employees 107

Precision BioSciences, Inc., a clinical stage gene editing company, develops in vivo gene editing therapies for gene edits, including gene insertion, excision, and elimination in the United States. The company offers ARCUS, a genome editing platform for DNA genome insertion, removal, and repair. It also provides PBGENE-HBV for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) to eliminate covalently closed circular DNA with direct cuts and edits, as well as to inactivate integrated HBV DNA with the goal of long-lasting reductions in hepatitis B surface antigen; and PBGENE-3243 for the treatment of m.3243 associated mitochondrial myopathy. In addition, the company develops PBGENE-NVS (insertion) for sickle cell and beta thalassemia diseases; PBGENE-DMD (excision) for duchenne muscular dystrophy; PBGENE-LIVER (insertion), a liver directed target; PBGENE-CNS (excision), a central nervous system directed target; and iECURE-OTC (insertion) for ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency. It has collaboration agreements with Novartis Pharma AG to discover and develop in vivo gene editing products; TG Cell Therapy, Inc. to develop, manufacture, and commercialize azer-cel for autoimmune diseases and other indications outside of cancer; and iECURE, Inc. to develop ARCUS-based gene-insertion therapies. Precision BioSciences, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.