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CareDx Inc (CDNA)

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04/01/2025: CDNA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -44.12%
Avg. Invested days 32
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 995.45M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 19.09
1Y Target Price 32.5
Price to earnings Ratio 19.09
1Y Target Price 32.5
Volume (30-day avg) 768136
Beta 1.95
52 Weeks Range 7.42 - 34.84
Updated Date 04/1/2025
52 Weeks Range 7.42 - 34.84
Updated Date 04/1/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.93

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 15.74%
Operating Margin (TTM) -22.98%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -7.01%
Return on Equity (TTM) 16.43%

Valuation

Trailing PE 19.09
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 751522707
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.98
Enterprise Value 751522707
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.98
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.25
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.82
Shares Outstanding 55425900
Shares Floating 54089581
Shares Outstanding 55425900
Shares Floating 54089581
Percent Insiders 3.58
Percent Institutions 94.9

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3.88
Target Price 34.67
Buy 1
Strong Buy 4
Buy 1
Strong Buy 4
Hold 2
Sell -
Strong Sell 1
Strong Sell 1

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CareDx Inc

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Company Overview

History and Background

CareDx, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California. The company focuses on developing and marketing solutions for transplant patients, particularly in the area of transplant monitoring.

Core Business Areas

  • Transplant Diagnostics: CareDx offers diagnostic tests that assess the health of transplanted organs, helping clinicians identify potential rejection early. These tests primarily use gene expression and donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) to monitor transplant recipients.
  • Transplant Solutions: CareDx provides digital solutions like AlloCare, a patient management platform, and iBox, an integrated suite of tools for transplant centers.

Leadership and Structure

The current CEO is Reg Seigler. CareDx operates with a functional organizational structure with key departments including R&D, Sales & Marketing, Operations, and Finance.

Top Products and Market Share

Key Offerings

  • AlloSure: AlloSure is a donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) test used to monitor the health of kidney, heart, and lung transplants. It detects early signs of organ rejection. CareDx estimated AlloSure revenue was approximately $265 million in 2023. Competitors include Natera (Prospera) and Eurofins Viracor (Tango).
  • AlloMap: AlloMap is a gene expression test used to monitor heart transplant patients for rejection. AlloMap was the first commercially available gene expression test for heart transplant patients. CareDx estimated AlloMap revenue was approximately $70 million in 2023. Competitors include none, as this a very niche offering.
  • AlloSeq: AlloSeq is a suite of HLA (human leukocyte antigen) typing solutions for donor-recipient matching in transplantation. No publicly available information on revenue. Competitors include Thermo Fisher Scientific and Qiagen.

Market Dynamics

Industry Overview

The transplant diagnostics market is growing due to increasing transplant volumes and the need for more precise and non-invasive monitoring solutions. It is driven by advancements in molecular diagnostics and genomics.

Positioning

CareDx is a leader in the transplant diagnostics market, particularly in non-invasive monitoring. Its key advantages are its established market presence, strong brand recognition, and comprehensive product portfolio.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for transplant diagnostics and monitoring is estimated to be several billion dollars globally. CareDx is positioned to capture a significant share of this market, leveraging its innovative technologies and strong relationships with transplant centers.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Leading position in transplant diagnostics
  • Established market presence and brand recognition
  • Comprehensive product portfolio
  • Strong relationships with transplant centers
  • Innovative technology platform

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on a few key products
  • Regulatory and reimbursement risks
  • Competition from larger diagnostic companies
  • Lawsuit regarding business practices and data privacy

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new transplant types
  • Developing new diagnostic tests and solutions
  • Geographic expansion into international markets
  • Strategic partnerships and acquisitions
  • Increasing adoption of non-invasive monitoring

Threats

  • Increased competition from other diagnostic companies
  • Changes in reimbursement policies
  • Technological obsolescence
  • Adverse regulatory actions
  • Economic downturn

Competitors and Market Share

Key Competitors

  • NTRA
  • Euronfins Scientific (Not US traded)

Competitive Landscape

CareDx holds a significant position but faces increasing competition from larger diagnostic companies like Natera and other players. Competition occurs on price, convenience and data outcomes to help with transplant management.

Major Acquisitions

OTTR Chronicall

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 16
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquisition of patient management software company to help digitize workflow.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: CareDx has experienced strong revenue growth driven by increased adoption of its diagnostic tests.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth, driven by expansion into new markets and product lines. Profitability is a key focus for the company.

Recent Initiatives: CareDx has focused on expanding its product portfolio, including AlloSure and AlloMap, as well as strategic partnerships with transplant centers.

Summary

CareDx is a leading transplant diagnostics company with strong revenue growth and an established market presence. However, recent losses and the ongoing lawsuit are concerning. The company needs to focus on improving profitability and managing regulatory risks to maintain its competitive advantage. Continued innovation and strategic partnerships will be critical for future success.

Similar Companies

  • NTRA
  • TMO
  • QGEN

Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • CareDx Investor Relations
  • SEC Filings
  • Analyst Reports
  • Company Press Releases

Disclaimers:

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About CareDx Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters South San Francisco, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2014-07-17
President, CEO & Director Mr. John Walter Hanna Jr.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Diagnostics & Research
Full time employees 644
Full time employees 644

CareDx, Inc. engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of diagnostic solutions for transplant patients and caregivers in the United States and internationally. It provides AlloSure Kidney, a donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) solution for kidney transplant patients; AlloMap Heart, a gene expression solution for heart transplant patients; AlloSure Heart, a dd-cfDNA solution for heart transplant patients; and AlloSure Lung, a dd-cfDNA solution for lung transplant patients. The company offers Olerup SSP, which is used to type human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles based on sequence specific primer technology; QTYPE that enables precision in HLA typing; and Ottr, a transplant patient management software. In addition, it provides AlloSeq Tx, a high-resolution HLA typing solution; AlloSeq cfDNA, a surveillance solution to measure dd-cfDNA in blood; AlloSeq HCT, a solution for chimerism testing for stem cell transplant recipients; Allocell, a surveillance solution that monitors the level of engraftment and persistence of allogeneic cells for patients who have received cell therapy transplants; and XynQAPI, a transplant quality tracking software, as well as AlloCare, a mobile app that offers a patient-centric resource for transplant recipients. The company offers its products directly to customers, as well as through third-party distributors and sub-distributors. It has a license agreement with Illumina, Inc. for the distribution, development, and commercialization of NGS products and technologies; and Cibiltech SAS to commercialize iBox, a software for the predictive analysis of post-transplantation kidney allograft loss. The company was formerly known as XDx, Inc. and changed its name to CareDx, Inc. in March 2014. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

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