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Emergent Biosolutions Inc(EBS)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$5.89
11/12/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for EBS

11/12/2026: EBS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Emergent Biosolutions is a biotechnology company primarily known for providing medical countermeasures to the U.S. government and commercial healthcare products. While the firm has a long-standing position in the biodefense market, it has faced significant financial and operational challenges, including high debt levels and the erosion of its commercial product margins. The core investment story centers on a difficult turnaround process aimed at stabilizing the balance sheet and narrowing the company's focus. Potential investors should weigh the benefits of its niche government relationships against risks related to execution, debt, and intense market competition. The stock currently suits investors with higher risk tolerance who are monitoring the company's progress in restructuring.

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 investorWeak fitThe company is currently in a restructuring phase rather than a clear growth trajectory.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has experienced significant downward pressure, failing to provide a positive momentum signal.
Value investorMixed fitWhile valuations appear low, the underlying business risks make it a speculative value play.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and has prioritized debt management.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh operational and financial risk makes this unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to large price swings driven by government contract news.
Valuation riskMedium / highUncertainty in future earnings makes it difficult to establish a stable valuation floor.
Competition risk (generic manufacturers)HighAggressive competition in the commercial segment erodes margins for key products.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is highly dependent on institutional relationships and regulatory compliance.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income for investors.
Execution riskHighSuccessful turnaround depends on complex operational restructuring and cost control.

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 310.55M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10
Volume (30-day avg) 1.1M shares
Beta 2.37
52 Weeks Range 4.36 - 14.06
Updated Date 11/11/2026
52 Weeks Range 4.36 - 14.06
Updated Date 11/11/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -4.99

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Healthcare

Constructive
Sentiment
Strong Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
60.0%
Active BUY / eligible
69 / 115
30-Day BUY Count Change
+29
Market state
Strong Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic

BUY participation
72.7%
Active BUY / eligible
8 / 11
30-Day BUY Count Change
+3

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

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 -15.02%
Avg. Invested days 30
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 1.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/12/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
EBS receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, and solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
EBS has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+127.6%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 21.1%) are partially offset by negative revenue growth (-28.8%), soft profitability (net margin 7.1%), modest insider ownership of 4.20%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
EBS's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 40.2%). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is EBS's strongest growth driver at +338.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+127.6%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (-28.8%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 91.5% and approximately 95.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 4.20% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.17%
State Street Corp 5.70%
American Century Companies Inc 5.39%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.99%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.28%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
EBS generates approximately $472 of gross profit, $148 of operating income, and $211 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 36.47%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
EBS has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
BiodefenseAnthrax and smallpox vaccine sales to the U.S. government.This segment is steady but heavily reliant on government policy.
Commercial ProductsNarcan and other therapeutic vaccines.This is a competitive, high-volume segment facing pricing pressure.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 20.88
Enterprise Value 643.06M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.48
Enterprise Value 643.06M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.48
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.03
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.24
Shares Outstanding 51.42M
Shares Floating 49.19M
Shares Outstanding 51.42M
Shares Floating 49.19M
Percent Insiders 4.2
Percent Institutions 91.5

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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