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AquaBounty Technologies Inc (AQB)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
02/28/2025: AQB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 2.42% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 02/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.57M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 1 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 1 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 96981 | Beta 1.18 | 52 Weeks Range 0.47 - 2.17 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.47 - 2.17 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -29.47 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-31 | When Before Market | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -4938.76% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -9.03% | Return on Equity (TTM) -53.8% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 7814228 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.04 |
Enterprise Value 7814228 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.04 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.21 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.02 | Shares Outstanding 3865780 | Shares Floating 3089221 |
Shares Outstanding 3865780 | Shares Floating 3089221 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.86 | Percent Institutions 12.81 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 1 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
AquaBounty Technologies Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1991. The company is focused on improving productivity in aquaculture through genetic engineering, specifically developing and commercializing AquAdvantage Salmon.
Core Business Areas
- AquAdvantage Salmon Production and Sales: Production and sale of genetically engineered Atlantic salmon with faster growth rates. Focus is on land-based aquaculture.
Leadership and Structure
Sylvia Wulf serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a board of directors and operates with a structure typical for publicly traded biotechnology firms.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- AquAdvantage Salmon: Genetically engineered Atlantic salmon that reaches market size faster than conventional salmon. Due to production capacity and market acceptance, direct market share is still evolving. Competitors are traditional salmon farms, both wild-caught and farmed, such as MOWI ASA (MOWI.OL) and Grieg Seafood (GSF.OL).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The aquaculture industry is growing to meet increasing global demand for seafood. There's a growing interest in sustainable and land-based aquaculture systems.
Positioning
AquaBounty aims to be a leader in the land-based aquaculture sector with its genetically engineered salmon. Its competitive advantage is the faster growth rate of its salmon, enabling quicker turnover and potential for higher profitability.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global salmon market is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. AquaBounty is positioned to capture a segment of this market through efficient production, but regulatory approvals and public perception influence their access to TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Faster salmon growth rate
- Land-based aquaculture reduces environmental impact (compared to sea cages)
- First mover advantage in GE salmon
- Proprietary technology
Weaknesses
- Controversy and public perception regarding genetically modified organisms
- Regulatory hurdles
- Limited production capacity relative to market demand
- High capital expenditures for facility development
Opportunities
- Expanding production capacity
- Partnerships with food distributors
- Increasing consumer acceptance of GE foods
- Expansion into new markets
- Technological advancements in aquaculture
Threats
- Negative consumer perception of GMOs
- Regulatory restrictions
- Competition from traditional salmon farms
- Disease outbreaks in aquaculture facilities
- Shifting consumer preferences towards plant-based alternatives
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MOWI.OL
- GSF.OL
Competitive Landscape
AquaBounty has the competitive advantage of producing salmon more quickly, however it is at a disadvantage due to the production capacity compared to its competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is characterized by building and scaling infrastructure, navigating regulatory hurdles, and establishing initial sales channels. Growth rate will depend on its success in expanding production.
Future Projections: Future projections are heavily dependent on increased production capacity and market acceptance. Analysts' projections vary widely.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives involve scaling production at existing facilities and securing permits for new facilities.
Summary
AquaBounty is a high-risk, high-reward company with a unique technology in a growing market. The company's success hinges on scaling production, overcoming regulatory hurdles, and achieving wider consumer acceptance of GE salmon. The company's losses are substantial and require constant funding for operations. Consumer acceptance will be vital for future success.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- AquaBounty Technologies Inc. SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Reports
- Company Press Releases
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be made based on thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data is estimated based on available information and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About AquaBounty Technologies Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Harvard, MA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-01-11 | CFO, Treasurer & Interim CEO Mr. David A. Frank M.B.A. | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Farm Products | Full time employees 104 | Website https://investors.aquabounty.com |
Full time employees 104 | Website https://investors.aquabounty.com | ||
AquaBounty Technologies, Inc., a biotechnology company, operates in the aquaculture industry in the United States and Canada. The company engages in genetic, genomic, and fish health and nutrition research activities. It also operates salmon farms using proprietary technology. In addition, the company offers AquAdvantage Salmon, a genetically engineered Atlantic salmon for human consumption; and sells conventional Atlantic salmon, salmon eggs, fry, and byproducts. The company was formerly known as Aqua Bounty Farms, Inc. and changed its name to AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. in June 2004. AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Harvard, Massachusetts.
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