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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/04/2025: LAB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -73.63% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 405.51M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.38 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.38 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2004677 | Beta 1.53 | 52 Weeks Range 0.99 - 3.04 | Updated Date 04/5/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.99 - 3.04 | Updated Date 04/5/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.52 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -79.62% | Operating Margin (TTM) -29.42% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -18.01% | Return on Equity (TTM) -43.75% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 145637407 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.32 |
Enterprise Value 145637407 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.32 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.83 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -19.22 | Shares Outstanding 378985984 | Shares Floating 48278496 |
Shares Outstanding 378985984 | Shares Floating 48278496 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.86 | Percent Institutions 73.11 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 5 | Target Price 3.08 | Buy - | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Standard Biotools Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Standard Biotools Inc, formerly Fluidigm Corporation, was founded in 1999. It initially focused on microfluidics technology for life science research, evolving to provide tools for single-cell biology, genomics, and proteomics. The company rebranded to Standard BioTools in 2022.
Core Business Areas
- Mass Cytometry: Provides instruments and reagents for high-parameter single-cell analysis, allowing researchers to study cell populations with greater detail and throughput.
- Microfluidics: Offers microfluidic platforms for genomics and proteomics applications, including gene expression analysis, genotyping, and protein quantification.
- Biomarker Discovery: Assists in the identification and validation of biomarkers for various diseases and applications, enabling personalized medicine and diagnostics.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a CEO and executive team, with a board of directors overseeing corporate governance. Organizational structure typically includes departments for R&D, sales, marketing, operations, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Helios Mass Cytometer: A high-parameter single-cell analysis platform. Market share is estimated to be 20-30% in the mass cytometry market. Competitors include Cytek Biosciences (CTKB) and BD Biosciences.
- market_share: 25
- Biomark HD System: A microfluidic platform for gene expression analysis. Lacks significant market share due to competition from Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) and Illumina (ILMN).
- market_share: 1
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The life science tools industry is driven by advancements in genomics, proteomics, and cell biology. Key trends include single-cell analysis, personalized medicine, and automation.
Positioning
Standard Biotools Inc occupies a niche in single-cell analysis, with a strong presence in mass cytometry. However, it faces competition from larger, more diversified companies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for single-cell analysis is estimated to be $5-10 billion. Standard Biotools Inc holds a small but significant portion of this TAM, with potential for growth in targeted segments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong technology in mass cytometry
- Established customer base in research institutions
- Proprietary microfluidics technology
Weaknesses
- Limited product diversification
- Smaller scale compared to major competitors
- Past financial underperformance
Opportunities
- Expansion into clinical diagnostics
- Partnerships with pharmaceutical companies
- Growth in emerging markets
Threats
- Intense competition from larger players
- Technological advancements from competitors
- Changes in research funding landscape
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO)
- Illumina (ILMN)
- Cytek Biosciences (CTKB)
- BD Biosciences (BDX)
Competitive Landscape
Standard Biotools Inc faces significant competition from larger, more diversified companies with greater financial resources and broader product portfolios. The company's strength lies in its mass cytometry technology, but it needs to improve its overall market position and financial performance.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been inconsistent, with periods of growth followed by declines.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest potential for revenue growth. However, profitability remains a challenge.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include focusing on core product lines, improving operational efficiency, and pursuing partnerships.
Summary
Standard Biotools Inc has valuable mass cytometry technology, but faces challenges due to limited diversification, smaller scale, and inconsistent financials. It operates in a competitive landscape dominated by larger players. Key opportunities involve expansion into clinical diagnostics and strategic partnerships. The company needs to improve profitability and execute its strategic initiatives to realize its growth potential.
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TMO

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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Industry Publications
- Company Press Releases
- Market Data
Disclaimers:
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About Standard Biotools Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters South San Francisco, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2003-07-29 | President, CEO & Director Dr. Michael Egholm Ph.D. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Medical Devices | Full time employees 814 | Website https://www.standardbio.com |
Full time employees 814 | Website https://www.standardbio.com |
Standard BioTools Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides instruments, consumables, reagents, and software services for researchers and clinical laboratories in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia pacific. The company operates through two segments: Proteomics and Genomics. It provides SomaScan platform that enables researchers to measure thousands of proteins simultaneously, providing deep insights into biological processes and disease mechanism; CyTOF technology platform that uses metal-tagged antibodies and time-of-flight mass spectrometry to eliminate signal interference and expand multiplexing capabilities; Hyperion, a spatial biology platform unlocks deeper insights into tissue organization by preserving spatial context while enabling high-dimensional molecular and proteomic analysis; and Biomark X9 system redefines high-throughput genomics by delivering exceptional efficiency, precision, and scalability for qPCR applications. It sells its products to academic research institutions; translational research and medicine centers; cancer centers; clinical research laboratories; biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and plant and animal research companies; and contract research organizations. It has license agreements with California Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. The company was formerly known as Fluidigm Corporation and changed its name to Standard BioTools Inc. in April 2022. Fluidigm Corporation was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
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