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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: PEN (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 87.98% | Avg. Invested days 62 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 10.31B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 764.03 | 1Y Target Price 310.35 |
Price to earnings Ratio 764.03 | 1Y Target Price 310.35 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 485136 | Beta 0.51 | 52 Weeks Range 148.00 - 310.00 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 148.00 - 310.00 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.35 |
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 1.17% | Operating Margin (TTM) 24.13% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.84% | Return on Equity (TTM) 1.2% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 764.03 | Forward PE 73.53 | Enterprise Value 10182807922 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.63 |
Enterprise Value 10182807922 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.63 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.52 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 221.42 | Shares Outstanding 38515900 | Shares Floating 37183297 |
Shares Outstanding 38515900 | Shares Floating 37183297 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.96 | Percent Institutions 92.57 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.41 | Target Price 262.93 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 11 |
Buy 2 | Strong Buy 11 | ||
Hold 4 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Penumbra Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Penumbra, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Alameda, California. The company develops and markets medical devices addressing unmet needs in neurovascular and vascular diseases. It went public in 2015. Key milestones include the development of various thrombectomy devices and advancements in vascular embolization technologies.
Core Business Areas
- Neuro: Focuses on devices for treating neurovascular diseases, primarily stroke and aneurysm.
- Vascular: Develops and markets devices for peripheral vascular diseases, including thrombectomy and embolization.
Leadership and Structure
Adam Elsesser is the Chairman, President, and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with functional departments covering R&D, Sales & Marketing, Operations, and Finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Penumbra System: A thrombectomy system used to remove blood clots in stroke patients. Competitors include Medtronic and Stryker. Market share is estimated to be significant in certain segments of the stroke thrombectomy market but specific numbers are difficult to gather in aggregate.
- Indigo System: A continuous aspiration system for peripheral thrombectomy. Competitors include Boston Scientific and Philips.
- LANTERN Aneurysm Stent System: A stent system to treat cerebral aneurysms.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The neurovascular and peripheral vascular device markets are characterized by technological innovation and increasing demand due to aging populations and lifestyle-related diseases.
Positioning
Penumbra is positioned as an innovator in its space, focusing on minimally invasive techniques. Its competitive advantage lies in its proprietary technology and clinical data supporting its devices.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global neurovascular devices market is projected to reach tens of billions of USD. Penumbra's growth strategy is to expand its market share within this substantial TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Innovative product portfolio
- Strong clinical data
- Established relationships with physicians
- Focus on minimally invasive procedures
Weaknesses
- Product recalls and safety concerns in the past
- Reliance on a limited number of products
- High R&D costs
- Regulatory scrutiny
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing new applications for existing technologies
- Acquiring complementary technologies
- Increasing awareness of stroke and vascular diseases
Threats
- Intense competition
- Pricing pressures
- Product liability lawsuits
- Changes in reimbursement policies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MDT
- STRY
- BSX
Competitive Landscape
Penumbra competes with larger, more established medical device companies. Its focus on innovation and specific niche markets is key to its competitive strategy.
Major Acquisitions
Mederis AG
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 52
- Strategic Rationale: To expand Penumbra's product portfolio in the field of electrosurgical devices for tumor ablation.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Penumbra has experienced significant revenue growth driven by adoption of its products.
Future Projections: Analysts generally project continued revenue growth for Penumbra, driven by expansion into new markets and product innovation.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include new product launches, clinical trials, and expansion of sales and marketing efforts.
Summary
Penumbra is a growing medical device company focusing on neurovascular and peripheral vascular interventions. While it faces competition and regulatory scrutiny, its innovative products and strong clinical data provide a solid foundation for future growth. Monitoring market dynamics and adapting to reimbursement changes are crucial. Financial stability depends on managing R&D costs and mitigating risks associated with product safety.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Analyst reports
- Industry reports
- Press releases
Disclaimers:
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About Penumbra Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Alameda, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-09-18 | Co-Founder, Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Adam Elsesser J.D. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Medical Devices | Full time employees 4500 | Website https://www.penumbrainc.com |
Full time employees 4500 | Website https://www.penumbrainc.com |
Penumbra, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices in the United States and internationally. The company offers peripheral thrombectomy products, including the Indigo System for power aspiration of thrombus in the body; Lightning Flash, a mechanical thrombectomy system; Lightning Bolt 7, an arterial thrombectomy system; and CAT RX. It also provides access products, including guide catheters and the Penumbra distal delivery catheters under the Neuron, Neuron MAX, BENCHMARK, BMX, DDC, MIDWAY, and PX SLIM brands; Penumbra System, an integrated mechanical thrombectomy system comprising reperfusion catheters and separators, the 3D Revascularization device, aspiration tubing, and aspiration pump under the Penumbra RED, SENDit, JET, ACE, BMX, Max, 3D Revascularization Device, and Penumbra ENGINE brands; and neuro embolization coiling systems that includes the Penumbra Coil 400, a detachable coil that provides an alternative for the treatment of aneurysms and other complex lesions, as well as detachable coils to treat patients with a wide range of neurovascular lesions under the Penumbra SMART COIL and Penumbra SwiftPAC Coil brands; and POD400 and PAC400 brands. In addition, the company provides peripheral embolization products, such as Ruby Coil System consisting of detachable coils for peripheral applications; Penumbra LANTERN Delivery Microcatheter, a low-profile microcatheter with a high-flow lumen; POD (Penumbra Occlusion Device) System, a single device solution; and Packing Coil, a complementary device for use in other peripheral embolization products. Further, it offers neurosurgical tools comprising Artemis Neuro Evacuation Device for surgical removal of fluid and tissue from the ventricles and cerebrum. The company sells its products through direct sales organizations and distributors. Penumbra, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Alameda, California.
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