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Rapid Micro Biosystems Inc (RPID)

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$3.18
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Profit since last BUY-3.64%
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10/15/2025: RPID (3-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY since 13 days. Simulated Profits (-3.64%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

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3 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $8

1 Year Target Price $8

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$8 Target price
52w Low $0.83
Current$3.18
52w High $4.5

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 105.45%
Avg. Invested days 35
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 129.98M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8
Volume (30-day avg) 3
Beta 1.39
52 Weeks Range 0.83 - 4.50
Updated Date 10/17/2025
52 Weeks Range 0.83 - 4.50
Updated Date 10/17/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
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Profitability

Profit Margin -145.63%
Operating Margin (TTM) -167.28%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -29.89%
Return on Equity (TTM) -59.16%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 130386457
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.29
Enterprise Value 130386457
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.29
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.3
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.82
Shares Outstanding 39710799
Shares Floating 19338040
Shares Outstanding 39710799
Shares Floating 19338040
Percent Insiders 9.6
Percent Institutions 59.55

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Rapid Micro Biosystems Inc

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Company Overview

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Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. was founded in 2006 and focuses on providing automated, non-destructive rapid microbial detection, enumeration, and identification for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and personal care industries. It went public in December 2021. The company's growth has been driven by the increasing need for faster and more accurate microbial testing in these industries.

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  • Growth Direct System: Automated system for rapid microbial detection and enumeration. This is the core product offering.
  • Consumables: Consumable products required for use with the Growth Direct system, providing recurring revenue.
  • Services: Service and support related to the Growth Direct system, including installation, training, and maintenance.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team includes key executives in areas such as CEO, CFO, and heads of research and development, sales, and marketing. The organizational structure is typically functional, with departments focused on product development, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and customer support.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Growth Direct System: The Growth Direct System automates and accelerates microbial testing, significantly reducing testing time compared to traditional methods. Competitors include traditional plate counting methods and alternative rapid microbial methods from companies like bioMu00e9rieux and Charles River Laboratories. Market share data is difficult to determine precisely without access to proprietary data, but Rapid Micro Biosystems aims to capture a significant portion of the rapid microbial testing market, estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Revenue derived from this product is the vast majority of the company's total revenue.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are heavily regulated and require extensive microbial testing throughout the manufacturing process. The trend is toward faster, more accurate, and automated testing methods to improve efficiency and reduce risks.

Positioning

Rapid Micro Biosystems is positioned as a provider of innovative, automated microbial testing solutions. Its competitive advantages include faster time to results, reduced labor costs, and improved data integrity compared to traditional methods.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for rapid microbial detection is estimated to be over $1 billion. Rapid Micro Biosystems is positioned to capture a significant share of this market through its automated platform and focus on key industry verticals.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Automated technology
  • Faster time to results
  • Improved data integrity
  • Strong focus on pharmaceutical and biotech industries

Weaknesses

  • High upfront cost of Growth Direct system
  • Reliance on a single product line
  • Limited market awareness compared to larger competitors
  • Negative profitability

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of new applications for Growth Direct system
  • Partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech companies
  • Increased adoption of automation in microbial testing

Threats

  • Competition from established players like bioMu00e9rieux and Charles River Laboratories
  • Technological advancements that could render Growth Direct system obsolete
  • Economic downturn that could reduce capital spending by pharmaceutical and biotech companies
  • Regulatory changes that could impact microbial testing requirements

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BIO
  • CRL
  • PCTI

Competitive Landscape

Rapid Micro Biosystems competes with established players like bioMu00e9rieux and Charles River Laboratories, as well as smaller companies offering alternative rapid microbial testing solutions. The company's competitive advantages include its automated technology and faster time to results. Disadvantages include its smaller size and limited market awareness compared to larger competitors.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by increasing adoption of the Growth Direct system in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Revenue growth is positive, but profitability remains a challenge.

Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by continued adoption of the Growth Direct system, expansion into new markets, and development of new applications. Analyst estimates depend on the specific firm and macroeconomic conditions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives may include new product development, partnerships, and market expansion efforts.

Summary

Rapid Micro Biosystems is a relatively young company with innovative automated microbial testing technology that addresses a critical need in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. While its growth trajectory is promising, profitability remains a challenge. The company faces competition from larger, more established players and must continue to innovate and expand its market presence to achieve its full potential.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Company Website
  • SEC Filings
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Publications

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About Rapid Micro Biosystems Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Lexington, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-07-15
CEO, President & Director Mr. Robert G. Spignesi Jr.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical Devices
Full time employees 163
Full time employees 163

Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc., a life sciences technology company, provides products for the detection of microbial contamination in the manufacture of pharmaceutical, medical devices, and personal care products in the United States, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, and internationally. The company offers Growth Direct platform, which includes growth direct system, proprietary consumables, lab information management system connection software, and customer support and validation services. Its platform automates and modernizes the manual microbial quality control (MQC) testing workflows for therapeutic modalities, such as biologics, vaccines, cell and gene therapies, and sterile injectables. The company also provides onsite technical training services. Its solutions are used in environmental monitoring, water, bioburden, and sterility release testing applications. In addition, the company offers RMBNucleus Mold Alarm software; and Growth Direct LIMS connection software. Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. was formerly known as Genomic Profiling Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts.