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BLUEBIRD BIO INC (BLUE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:BLUE - Nasdaq - US09609G2093 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

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After market: 4.99 +0.02 (+0.4%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall BLUE gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated BLUE against 558 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. BLUE may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. BLUE shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BLUE had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year BLUE has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
BLUE had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BLUE always reported negative operating cash flow.
BLUE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBLUE 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 -200M -400M -600M -800M

1.2 Ratios

BLUE has a worse Return On Assets (-67.57%) than 63.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -67.57%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-44.86%
ROA(5y)-61.46%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BLUE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBLUE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 400 600

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of BLUE (27.12%) is better than 73.52% of its industry peers.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for BLUE so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 27.12%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
BLUE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBLUE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5K -10K -15K -20K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BLUE does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, BLUE has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for BLUE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BLUE is higher compared to a year ago.
BLUE Yearly Shares OutstandingBLUE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M
BLUE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBLUE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -23.91, we must say that BLUE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BLUE has a Altman-Z score of -23.91. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BLUE underperforms 86.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -23.91
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.98%
BLUE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBLUE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.55 indicates that BLUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BLUE has a worse Current ratio (0.55) than 91.95% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.29 indicates that BLUE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BLUE has a Quick ratio of 0.29. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BLUE underperforms 93.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.55
Quick Ratio 0.29
BLUE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBLUE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 58.44% over the past year.
BLUE shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 127.42%.
BLUE shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 183.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)58.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%58.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)127.42%
Revenue growth 3Y183.97%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%108.43%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.65% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
BLUE is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 41.63% yearly.
EPS Next Y52.54%
EPS Next 2Y31.17%
EPS Next 3Y21.55%
EPS Next 5Y14.65%
Revenue Next Year199.26%
Revenue Next 2Y86.57%
Revenue Next 3Y52.44%
Revenue Next 5Y41.63%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
BLUE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBLUE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M
BLUE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBLUE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 -50 -100 -150 -200 -250

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BLUE reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year BLUE 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
BLUE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBLUE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
BLUE Per share dataBLUE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BLUE's earnings are expected to grow with 21.55% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.17%
EPS Next 3Y21.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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BLUEBIRD BIO INC

NASDAQ:BLUE (5/30/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 4.99 +0.02 (+0.4%)

4.97

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)05-14 2025-05-14/amc
Earnings (Next)08-12 2025-08-12/bmo
Inst Owners39.69%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change-8.88%
Market Cap48.66M
Analysts76
Price Target8.84 (77.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)38.73%
Min EPS beat(2)25.85%
Max EPS beat(2)51.6%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)23.8%
Min EPS beat(4)1.18%
Max EPS beat(4)51.6%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)13.99%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)16.85%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)9.44%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)20.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)39.48%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-42.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)39.48%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-18.74%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-25.88%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-26.4%
PT rev (1m)20.37%
PT rev (3m)-57.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-53.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-85.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-27.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-27.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-13.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-14.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.47
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-20.53
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-6.92
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-23.54
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-23.37
OCFYN/A
SpS10.62
BVpS-5.91
TBVpS-7.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -67.57%
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 27.12%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-44.86%
ROA(5y)-61.46%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 2.74%
Cap/Sales 1.62%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.55
Quick Ratio 0.29
Altman-Z -23.91
F-Score2
WACC6.98%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)100.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)133.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)58.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%58.61%
EPS Next Y52.54%
EPS Next 2Y31.17%
EPS Next 3Y21.55%
EPS Next 5Y14.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)127.42%
Revenue growth 3Y183.97%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%108.43%
Revenue Next Year199.26%
Revenue Next 2Y86.57%
Revenue Next 3Y52.44%
Revenue Next 5Y41.63%
EBIT growth 1Y36.47%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year58.42%
EBIT Next 3Y25.28%
EBIT Next 5Y23.54%
FCF growth 1Y29.68%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y27.21%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A