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CELLECTIS - ADR (CLLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CLLS - US15117K1034 - ADR

4.59 USD
-0.03 (-0.65%)
Last: 12/9/2025, 8:00:00 PM
4.59 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/9/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, CLLS scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CLLS was compared to 531 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. CLLS may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CLLS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CLLS had negative earnings in the past year.
CLLS had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CLLS always reported negative net income.
CLLS had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CLLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCLLS 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 0 -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

CLLS's Return On Assets of -28.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CLLS outperforms 69.11% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -103.16%, CLLS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -28.3%
ROE -103.16%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-26.82%
ROA(5y)-25.52%
ROE(3y)-79.12%
ROE(5y)-63.67%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CLLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCLLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

CLLS has a Gross Margin of 3.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: CLLS outperforms 72.13% of its industry peers.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for CLLS so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 3.66%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CLLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCLLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200 -400 -600 -800 -1K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CLLS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, CLLS has more shares outstanding
CLLS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CLLS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CLLS Yearly Shares OutstandingCLLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
CLLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCLLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.31, we must say that CLLS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CLLS has a Altman-Z score (-0.31) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91 indicates that CLLS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.91, CLLS is not doing good in the industry: 76.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.91
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.31
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.79%
CLLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCLLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that CLLS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CLLS (1.38) is worse than 83.62% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that CLLS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CLLS has a Quick ratio of 1.38. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CLLS underperforms 82.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 1.38
CLLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCLLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 70.80% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, CLLS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 154.92%.
CLLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.44% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)70.8%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%104.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)154.92%
Revenue growth 3Y8.44%
Revenue growth 5Y16.44%
Sales Q2Q%105.89%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CLLS will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -75.92% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 25.15% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y-167.21%
EPS Next 2Y-83.7%
EPS Next 3Y-75.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year45.52%
Revenue Next 2Y17.95%
Revenue Next 3Y12.51%
Revenue Next 5Y25.15%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CLLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCLLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
CLLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCLLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 -1 -2 -3 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CLLS. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year CLLS 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
CLLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCLLS 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
CLLS Per share dataCLLS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 -0.5 -1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CLLS's earnings are expected to decrease with -75.92% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-83.7%
EPS Next 3Y-75.92%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CLLS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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CELLECTIS - ADR

NASDAQ:CLLS (12/9/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 4.59 0 (0%)

4.59

-0.03 (-0.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/amc
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Inst Owners15.56%
Inst Owner Change-29.55%
Ins Owners2.82%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap460.49M
Revenue(TTM)112.63M
Net Income(TTM)-100.18M
Analysts84.62
Price Target7.55 (64.49%)
Short Float %0.54%
Short Ratio1.85
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)14.93%
Min EPS beat(2)4.37%
Max EPS beat(2)25.48%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)48.46%
Min EPS beat(4)4.37%
Max EPS beat(4)145.69%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)30.86%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)22.27%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)21.54%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)21.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-20.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)62.39%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)64.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-20.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)161.56%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)33.5%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-1.52%
PT rev (3m)3.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)50.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)50.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 4.92
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 4.74
P/tB 4.8
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.33
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.2
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.33
OCFYN/A
SpS0.93
BVpS0.97
TBVpS0.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -28.3%
ROE -103.16%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 3.66%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-26.82%
ROA(5y)-25.52%
ROE(3y)-79.12%
ROE(5y)-63.67%
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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.91
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 16.04%
Cap/Sales 3.51%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 1.38
Altman-Z -0.31
F-Score3
WACC6.79%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)12.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)139.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.81%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)70.8%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%104.35%
EPS Next Y-167.21%
EPS Next 2Y-83.7%
EPS Next 3Y-75.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)154.92%
Revenue growth 3Y8.44%
Revenue growth 5Y16.44%
Sales Q2Q%105.89%
Revenue Next Year45.52%
Revenue Next 2Y17.95%
Revenue Next 3Y12.51%
Revenue Next 5Y25.15%
EBIT growth 1Y46.16%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-5.42%
EBIT Next 3Y-33.24%
EBIT Next 5Y-29.24%
FCF growth 1Y51.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y55.32%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

CELLECTIS - ADR / CLLS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CELLECTIS - ADR (CLLS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to CLLS.


What is the valuation status for CLLS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to CELLECTIS - ADR (CLLS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is CELLECTIS - ADR (CLLS) stock?

CELLECTIS - ADR (CLLS) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CLLS stock?

The financial health rating of CELLECTIS - ADR (CLLS) is 2 / 10.