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Establishment Labs Holdings Inc(ESTA)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$63.8
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ESTA

10/23/2026: ESTA (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Establishment Labs is a medical technology company focused on advancing safety and aesthetic outcomes in the breast implant market. The company is known for its Motiva brand, which relies on proprietary surface technologies to differentiate itself from long-standing industry incumbents. While the company has demonstrated strong international growth and maintains a clear innovation pipeline with projects like Motiva Mia, it remains in a high-investment phase with limited profitability. Key risks include intense competition from large-cap players, significant execution risk regarding US regulatory approvals, and sensitivity to elective procedure demand. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to aesthetic medical innovation.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company is in an active expansion phase with high revenue growth potential tied to new product and market launches.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly dependent on regulatory news flow, making it a conditional play on binary catalysts.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is not currently focused on profitability or dividends, which does not align with traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThere is no history of dividends as the company prioritizes capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh regulatory risk and volatility make this unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to sharp swings based on regulatory updates and clinical trial results.
Valuation riskMedium / highHigh growth expectations are often priced into the stock, leaving little margin for error on execution.
Competition risk (Breast Implants)HighMajor incumbents with deep pockets and established distribution networks pose a constant threat to market share.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is innovative, the company is still establishing the consistent profitability characteristic of high-quality franchises.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should expect zero income from this holding.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully navigating US regulatory pathways is critical to the company's long-term success.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 60.16%
Avg. Invested days 41
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ESTA has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+39.6%) and solid revenue growth (+27.1%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -27.3%), weak profitability (net margin -24.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ESTA's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 47.0%). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is ESTA's strongest growth driver at +39.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+27.1%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+22.2%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 105.5% and approximately 65.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 10.04% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

JW Asset Management, LLC 9.04%
RTW INVESTMENTS, LLC 8.91%
BlackRock Inc 5.31%
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 5.15%
Brown Advisory Holdings Inc 4.41%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ESTA generates approximately $693 of gross profit, $-185 of operating income, and $-273 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 11.99%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ESTA has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.90B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 100.7
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 100.7
Volume (30-day avg) 378.0K shares
Beta 1.06
52 Weeks Range 47.00 - 97.59
Updated Date 10/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 47.00 - 97.59
Updated Date 10/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.31

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Breast ImplantsSale of silicone gel-filled Motiva breast implants to hospitals, clinics, and plastic surgeons.The vast majority of revenue comes from selling these high-end medical devices.
GeographyOperations spanning international markets including Europe, Asia, and Latin America, with ongoing US market expansion.International success drives revenue currently, while the US represents the key growth horizon.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 217.39
Enterprise Value 2.34B
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.73
Enterprise Value 2.34B
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.73
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.5
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -26.29
Shares Outstanding 29.80M
Shares Floating 19.53M
Shares Outstanding 29.80M
Shares Floating 19.53M
Percent Insiders 10.04
Percent Institutions 105.48

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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