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ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORP (ABUS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ABUS - CA03879J1003 - Common Stock

4.67 USD
+0.08 (+1.74%)
Last: 12/11/2025, 8:18:23 PM
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After Hours: 12/11/2025, 8:18:23 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, ABUS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ABUS was compared to 531 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. While ABUS has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. ABUS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ABUS has reported negative net income.
In the past year ABUS has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
ABUS had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years ABUS always reported negative operating cash flow.
ABUS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFABUS 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 2024 -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -43.27%, ABUS is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -54.62%, ABUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -43.27%
ROE -54.62%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-46.36%
ROA(5y)-47.53%
ROE(3y)-63.75%
ROE(5y)-63.56%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ABUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICABUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

ABUS does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ABUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsABUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -5K -10K -15K -20K -25K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ABUS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
ABUS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ABUS has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for ABUS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
ABUS Yearly Shares OutstandingABUS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
ABUS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsABUS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

ABUS has an Altman-Z score of 6.94. This indicates that ABUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ABUS (6.94) is better than 76.46% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for ABUS. 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 6.94
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.77%
ABUS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFABUS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 18.80 indicates that ABUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ABUS has a Current ratio of 18.80. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABUS outperforms 95.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 18.80 indicates that ABUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ABUS's Quick ratio of 18.80 is amongst the best of the industry. ABUS outperforms 95.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 18.8
Quick Ratio 18.8
ABUS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesABUS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 45.24% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, ABUS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 116.64%.
ABUS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.53% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.24%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%55.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)116.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.5%
Revenue growth 5Y0.53%
Sales Q2Q%-60.49%

3.2 Future

ABUS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.05% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 94.81% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y48.31%
EPS Next 2Y24.86%
EPS Next 3Y23.03%
EPS Next 5Y24.05%
Revenue Next Year120.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-59.78%
Revenue Next 3Y12.63%
Revenue Next 5Y94.81%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
ABUS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesABUS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 50M 100M 150M
ABUS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesABUS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 -1 -2 -3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ABUS reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ABUS. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
ABUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsABUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
ABUS Per share dataABUS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as ABUS's earnings are expected to grow with 23.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y24.86%
EPS Next 3Y23.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORP

NASDAQ:ABUS (12/11/2025, 8:18:23 PM)

After market: 4.67 0 (0%)

4.67

+0.08 (+1.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-25 2026-03-25/amc
Inst Owners62.63%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.79%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap898.13M
Revenue(TTM)14.61M
Net Income(TTM)-42.28M
Analysts84.44
Price Target5.78 (23.77%)
Short Float %7.03%
Short Ratio10.71
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)47.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-26.5%
Max EPS beat(2)120.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)21.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-26.5%
Max EPS beat(4)120.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)11.45%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)10.47%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)13.19%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)251.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-59.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)562.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)124.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-59.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)562.08%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)45.63%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)28.57%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)37.7%
PT rev (1m)7.94%
PT rev (3m)7.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-19.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-43.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-43.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 61.49
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 11.6
P/tB 11.6
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.23
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.16
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.24
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.24
OCFYN/A
SpS0.08
BVpS0.4
TBVpS0.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -43.27%
ROE -54.62%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-46.36%
ROA(5y)-47.53%
ROE(3y)-63.75%
ROE(5y)-63.56%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 12.55%
Cap/Sales 0.59%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 18.8
Quick Ratio 18.8
Altman-Z 6.94
F-Score5
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)40.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)35.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.1%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.24%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%55.56%
EPS Next Y48.31%
EPS Next 2Y24.86%
EPS Next 3Y23.03%
EPS Next 5Y24.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)116.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.5%
Revenue growth 5Y0.53%
Sales Q2Q%-60.49%
Revenue Next Year120.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-59.78%
Revenue Next 3Y12.63%
Revenue Next 5Y94.81%
EBIT growth 1Y57.15%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y47.73%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y47.13%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORP / ABUS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORP (ABUS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ABUS.


Can you provide the valuation status for ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORP (ABUS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORP?

ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORP (ABUS) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


What is the financial health of ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORP (ABUS) stock?

The financial health rating of ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORP (ABUS) is 8 / 10.