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Precision BioSciences Inc (DTIL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
05/22/2025: DTIL (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 2 days. Profits (-18.71%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -78.25% | Avg. Invested days 17 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 05/22/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 51.56M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 30.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 30.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 135609 | Beta 1.55 | 52 Weeks Range 3.61 - 13.32 | Updated Date 05/22/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.61 - 13.32 | Updated Date 05/22/2025 | ||
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 2025-05-12 | When Before Market | Estimate -1.9 | Actual -2.21 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -42.99% | Operating Margin (TTM) -76248.27% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -11.04% | Return on Equity (TTM) 19.05% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 2.11 | Enterprise Value 4085288 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.01 |
Enterprise Value 4085288 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.01 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.08 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.27 | Shares Outstanding 11088200 | Shares Floating 8756605 |
Shares Outstanding 11088200 | Shares Floating 8756605 | ||
Percent Insiders 10.57 | Percent Institutions 43.39 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.5 | Target Price 30.5 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy 2 | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Precision BioSciences Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Precision BioSciences Inc. was founded in 2006. It is a genome editing company dedicated to improving life through its ARCUS platform. They've focused on developing allogeneic CAR T cell therapies and in vivo gene editing therapies.
Core Business Areas
- Allogeneic CAR T Cell Therapy: Developing off-the-shelf CAR T cell therapies using ARCUS genome editing for cancer treatment.
- In Vivo Gene Editing: Developing therapies that use ARCUS to directly edit genes within the patient's body.
- ARCUS Platform Licensing: Out-licensing their ARCUS gene editing technology to other companies for their therapeutic applications.
Leadership and Structure
Derek Jantz is the co-founder and CSO. Michael Amoroso is the CEO. The company operates with a functional structure aligned with research, development, and commercial operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- PBCAR0191: An allogeneic CAR T cell therapy targeting CD19 for B-cell malignancies. Currently in clinical trials. Market share is difficult to determine due to developmental stage. Competitors include companies developing allogeneic CAR-T therapies such as Allogene Therapeutics (ALLO) and CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP).
- In Vivo Gene Editing Programs: Development of gene editing therapies for various diseases including Hepatitis B. Market share is currently minimal due to pre-commercial status. Competitors include Editas Medicine (EDIT) and Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The gene editing and cell therapy industries are rapidly growing, driven by advances in technology and increasing clinical success. High investment and regulatory scrutiny are characteristic.
Positioning
Precision BioSciences is positioned as a leader in ARCUS-based genome editing, offering a differentiated approach compared to CRISPR-based technologies. They aim to provide safer and more precise editing capabilities.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for gene editing and cell therapy is projected to reach tens of billions of dollars. Precision BioSciences is targeting segments within oncology and genetic diseases, positioning them to capture a portion of this expansive market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary ARCUS gene editing platform
- Potential for high precision and specificity
- Experienced management team
- Advancing clinical pipeline
Weaknesses
- Clinical stage company with no approved products
- High cash burn rate
- Reliance on clinical trial success
- Competition from established gene editing technologies
Opportunities
- Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
- Expansion of ARCUS platform to new therapeutic areas
- Positive clinical trial results
- Increasing investor interest in gene editing
Threats
- Clinical trial failures
- Regulatory hurdles
- Competition from other gene editing technologies
- Intellectual property challenges
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ALLO
- CRSP
- EDIT
- NTLA
Competitive Landscape
Precision BioSciences' ARCUS platform offers a different approach to gene editing compared to CRISPR, potentially offering advantages in specificity and safety. However, CRISPR-based therapies have a head start in terms of clinical development and market acceptance.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been primarily driven by expansion of research and development programs and securing partnerships. Revenue is dependent on milestone payments.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on clinical trial success and regulatory approvals. Analyst estimates vary widely depending on the perceived likelihood of success of their pipeline.
Recent Initiatives: Focusing on the development of next-generation CAR T cell therapies and in vivo gene editing programs.
Summary
Precision BioSciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company with a proprietary gene editing platform (ARCUS). The company's success heavily depends on the positive outcomes of its clinical trials. Competition is fierce in this space, with multiple players. Precision Biosciences needs to continue securing partnerships to fund its ongoing R&D costs.
Similar Companies
ALLO
Allogene Therapeutics Inc
ALLO
Allogene Therapeutics Inc
BMY
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
BMY
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
CRSP
Crispr Therapeutics AG
CRSP
Crispr Therapeutics AG
EDIT
Editas Medicine Inc
EDIT
Editas Medicine Inc
NTLA
Intellia Therapeutics Inc
NTLA
Intellia Therapeutics Inc
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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 108 | Website https://precisionbiosciences.com |
Full time employees 108 | Website https://precisionbiosciences.com | ||
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.
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