Beauty Health Co(SKIN)

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1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$0.52
10/12/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SKIN

10/12/2026: SKIN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

The Beauty Health Company (SKIN) is a specialized medical aesthetic firm best known for its signature HydraFacial technology, which uses a recurring 'razor-and-blade' business model. Its primary strength lies in the high-margin, predictable nature of its consumable products sold to professional clinics. While the company offers a significant growth story based on global aesthetic demand, it faces risks related to discretionary consumer spending, intense competition in the medical device sector, and historical execution challenges regarding profitability. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors who are comfortable with high volatility and are monitoring for management's success in achieving sustainable operational margins.

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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 investorMixed fitThe company targets growth in a popular sector but faces execution and profitability hurdles.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum fit is conditional on a sustained upturn in price signal and consistent revenue growth realization.
Value investorWeak fitValuation has often been challenged by the company's growth-at-all-costs past, making it less attractive for traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and focuses entirely on reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and reliance on discretionary consumer spending make this a poor fit for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock has experienced significant price swings characteristic of high-growth aesthetic companies.
Valuation riskMedium / highThe market's valuation of the company is sensitive to growth expectations and operating margin improvements.
Competition risk (aesthetic technology competition)Medium / highIntense competition from established players threatens market share and pricing power.
Business qualityMediumThe business model has strong recurring revenue characteristics but faces execution challenges.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not provide income to shareholders.
Execution riskMedium / highManagement must successfully scale its international presence while maintaining professional loyalty.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -59.34%
Avg. Invested days 21
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SKIN has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+67.3%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 10.7%) are partially offset by negative revenue growth (-10.0%), weak profitability (net margin -3.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SKIN's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 24.7%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is SKIN's strongest growth driver at +246.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+67.3%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (-10.0%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 77.2% and approximately 42.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 13.03% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd 17.12%
FMR Inc 7.84%
BlackRock Inc 6.54%
Millennium Management LLC 5.79%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.69%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SKIN generates approximately $653 of gross profit, $-69 of operating income, and $107 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -60.31% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SKIN has a Value-Oriented profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 71.58M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 0.99
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 0.99
Volume (30-day avg) 342.5K shares
Beta 1.05
52 Weeks Range 0.50 - 1.74
Updated Date 10/11/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.50 - 1.74
Updated Date 10/11/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.23

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
SystemsSale of HydraFacial devices to spas and medical clinics.Revenue from the initial hardware sale acts as a gateway to recurring service revenue.
ConsumablesSingle-use tips, serums, and branded components.This is the primary high-margin recurring engine for the company.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 106.38
Enterprise Value 248.60M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.25
Enterprise Value 248.60M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.25
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.86
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.57
Shares Outstanding 130.14M
Shares Floating 55.73M
Shares Outstanding 130.14M
Shares Floating 55.73M
Percent Insiders 13.03
Percent Institutions 77.17

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)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

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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