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Prenetics Global Ltd(PRE)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 15 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-0.73%
LAST CLOSE
$23.08
09/15/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PRE

09/15/2026: PRE (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Prenetics Global Ltd is a specialized health-tech company that provides consumer genetic testing and diagnostic services, primarily in Asia. Its main strength lies in its CircleDNA platform, which leverages proprietary data to offer personalized wellness insights. The primary growth opportunity involves expanding these services through insurance and clinical partnerships. However, the company faces significant risks, including intense competition from global diagnostic giants and the challenge of establishing sustained profitability after the decline of pandemic-related testing revenues. Prenetics is generally best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate high volatility and uncertainty, and they should monitor the adoption rate of its diagnostic platforms and ongoing cash management.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company operates in a high-growth sector but faces significant execution and profitability hurdles.
Momentum investorWeak fitCurrent stock performance does not signal sustained upward momentum.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of consistent profitability makes valuation difficult to justify on traditional metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company is in a growth phase and does not pay a dividend.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and operational uncertainty make this unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to large price swings due to its growth-stage nature and thin liquidity.
Valuation riskHighValuation remains disconnected from traditional earnings-based multiples.
Competition risk (Genomics/Diagnostics)Medium / highThe company competes with established giants in both consumer genomics and laboratory services.
Business qualityMediumWhile technology is innovative, the business model is still proving its long-term viability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income generation for investors.
Execution riskHighSuccess depends on scaling consumer health products profitably in diverse geographic markets.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

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 3.13%
Avg. Invested days 26
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

PRE receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

PRE has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+18.6%) and strong revenue growth (+201.7%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin -23.8%), soft profitability (net margin -40.8%).

Financial Health Rating

PRE's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 27.8%). Operating efficiency is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

Revenue growth is PRE's strongest growth driver at +201.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Earnings growth (+18.6%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+26.5%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

Institutional ownership is 7.9% and approximately 84.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 14.54% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Prudential Corp PLC 2.56%
Aspex Management (HK) Ltd 2.07%
Prospect Capital Advisors, LLC 1.41%
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc 1.16%
Millennium Management LLC 0.75%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

PRE generates approximately $528 of gross profit, $-413 of operating income, and $-238 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

Effective Tax Rate: -0.09% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

PRE has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 404.72M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 35.17
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 35.17
Volume (30-day avg) 243.1K shares
Beta 0.31
52 Weeks Range 10.20 - 27.24
Updated Date 09/15/2026
52 Weeks Range 10.20 - 27.24
Updated Date 09/15/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -3.46

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Consumer GenomicsCircleDNA genetic testing kits and subscription-based health insights.Revenue comes from people paying for genetic health reports.
Diagnostic ServicesClinical and professional diagnostic screening services.Revenue is earned from lab testing services for individuals and corporations.
GeographyOperations primarily in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, and the UK.Most revenue is derived from the Asia-Pacific region.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 296.01M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.62
Enterprise Value 296.01M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.62
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.84
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.14
Shares Outstanding 15.20M
Shares Floating 12.79M
Shares Outstanding 15.20M
Shares Floating 12.79M
Percent Insiders 14.54
Percent Institutions 7.88

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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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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About Prenetics Global Ltd

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters -
IPO Launch date 2022-05-18
Co-Founder, Chairperson & CEO Mr. Sheng Wu Yeung
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Packaged Foods
Full time employees 98
Full time employees 98

Prenetics Global Limited operates as a consumer health sciences company in the United States and Hong Kong. The company focuses on advancing human health and longevity through science-backed products under the IM8 brand. It also operates a consumer genetic testing brand in CircleDNA leveraging sequencing technology to deliver personalized reports across various categories. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.