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ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS INC (ACRS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:ACRS - Nasdaq - US00461U1051 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

2.39  +0.03 (+1.27%)

After market: 2.39 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, ACRS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ACRS was compared to 195 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. While ACRS seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, ACRS is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ACRS had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year ACRS has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
ACRS had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ACRS had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ACRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFACRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 -50M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

ACRS has a better Return On Assets (-20.29%) than 61.83% of its industry peers.
ACRS's Return On Equity of -28.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACRS outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -20.29%
ROE -28.43%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-38.38%
ROA(5y)-70.27%
ROE(3y)-48.78%
ROE(5y)-102.5%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ACRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICACRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of ACRS (53.53%) is better than 62.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACRS has grown nicely.
ACRS does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 53.53%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y26.47%
GM growth 5Y7.32%
ACRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsACRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -1K -2K -3K -4K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ACRS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, ACRS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ACRS has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for ACRS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
ACRS Yearly Shares OutstandingACRS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M
ACRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsACRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -4.08, we must say that ACRS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ACRS's Altman-Z score of -4.08 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ACRS is outperformed by 62.37% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for ACRS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -4.08
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.71%
ACRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFACRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M -100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 7.03 indicates that ACRS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ACRS (7.03) is better than 74.19% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 7.03 indicates that ACRS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 7.03, ACRS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 7.03
Quick Ratio 7.03
ACRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesACRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 68.29% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, ACRS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 26.36%.
The Revenue has been growing by 38.42% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)68.29%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%73.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.36%
Revenue growth 3Y68.95%
Revenue growth 5Y38.42%
Sales Q2Q%-53.18%

3.2 Future

ACRS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.42% yearly.
ACRS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y43.83%
EPS Next 2Y27.83%
EPS Next 3Y15.15%
EPS Next 5Y5.42%
Revenue Next Year-36.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-27.72%
Revenue Next 3Y-23.24%
Revenue Next 5Y15.96%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
ACRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesACRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 100M 200M 300M
ACRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesACRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 1 -1 -2 -3 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ACRS reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year ACRS is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
ACRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsACRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
ACRS Per share dataACRS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 -0.5 1 1.5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as ACRS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.15% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.83%
EPS Next 3Y15.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ACRS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS INC

NASDAQ:ACRS (1/30/2025, 4:00:47 PM)

After market: 2.39 0 (0%)

2.39

+0.03 (+1.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)11-06 2024-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-20 2025-02-20/amc
Inst Owners76.53%
Inst Owner Change-3.35%
Ins Owners2.48%
Ins Owner Change15.38%
Market Cap170.72M
Analysts84.62
Price Target8.16 (241.42%)
Short Float %5.2%
Short Ratio1.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-880.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-1788.67%
Max EPS beat(2)28.07%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-412.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-1788.67%
Max EPS beat(4)94.31%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)-200.46%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)-128.13%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-105.33%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-40.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)49.19%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)123.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-40.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)412.1%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)161.35%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)192.77%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)146.03%
PT rev (1m)5.26%
PT rev (3m)416.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)15.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-18.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 6.3
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.31
P/tB 1.31
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.52
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.46
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.26
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.25
OCFYN/A
SpS0.38
BVpS1.82
TBVpS1.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -20.29%
ROE -28.43%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 53.53%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-38.38%
ROA(5y)-70.27%
ROE(3y)-48.78%
ROE(5y)-102.5%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y26.47%
GM growth 5Y7.32%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 63.13%
Cap/Sales 2.07%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 7.03
Quick Ratio 7.03
Altman-Z -4.08
F-Score6
WACC9.71%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)87.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)68.29%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%73.17%
EPS Next Y43.83%
EPS Next 2Y27.83%
EPS Next 3Y15.15%
EPS Next 5Y5.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.36%
Revenue growth 3Y68.95%
Revenue growth 5Y38.42%
Sales Q2Q%-53.18%
Revenue Next Year-36.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-27.72%
Revenue Next 3Y-23.24%
Revenue Next 5Y15.96%
EBIT growth 1Y65.77%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year23.12%
EBIT Next 3Y9.49%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y72.12%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y72.68%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A