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CLEARSIDE BIOMEDICAL INC (CLSD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CLSD - US1850631045 - Common Stock

0.3675 USD
-0.02 (-5.14%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:13:45 PM
0.37 USD
+0 (+0.68%)
After Hours: 8/29/2025, 8:13:45 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to CLSD. CLSD was compared to 194 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. CLSD may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. While showing a medium growth rate, CLSD is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CLSD has reported negative net income.
CLSD had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
CLSD had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CLSD always reported negative operating cash flow.
CLSD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCLSD 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 -20M -40M -60M -80M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -180.75%, CLSD is doing worse than 88.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -180.75%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-98.81%
ROA(5y)-77.96%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CLSD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCLSD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200 -200 -300

1.3 Margins

CLSD has a better Gross Margin (90.47%) than 94.87% of its industry peers.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for CLSD so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 90.47%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CLSD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCLSD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50K -100K -150K -200K -250K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CLSD does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
CLSD has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CLSD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CLSD has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
CLSD Yearly Shares OutstandingCLSD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
CLSD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCLSD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -37.08, we must say that CLSD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -37.08, CLSD is doing worse than 87.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -37.08
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.96%
CLSD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCLSD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M

2.3 Liquidity

CLSD has a Current Ratio of 3.87. This indicates that CLSD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.87, CLSD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.10% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.87 indicates that CLSD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CLSD's Quick ratio of 3.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CLSD outperforms 65.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.87
Quick Ratio 3.87
CLSD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCLSD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.92% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, CLSD shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -44.64% in the last year.
CLSD shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -5.17% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%40%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-44.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-61.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.17%
Sales Q2Q%446.67%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CLSD will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 23.79% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CLSD will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 114.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y51.27%
EPS Next 2Y34.01%
EPS Next 3Y17.32%
EPS Next 5Y23.79%
Revenue Next Year107.81%
Revenue Next 2Y155.35%
Revenue Next 3Y112.64%
Revenue Next 5Y114.05%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CLSD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCLSD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
CLSD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCLSD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 1 -1 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CLSD 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 CLSD. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
CLSD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCLSD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
CLSD Per share dataCLSD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CLSD's earnings are expected to grow with 17.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.01%
EPS Next 3Y17.32%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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CLEARSIDE BIOMEDICAL INC

NASDAQ:CLSD (8/29/2025, 8:13:45 PM)

After market: 0.37 +0 (+0.68%)

0.3675

-0.02 (-5.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)08-08 2025-08-08/amc
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Inst Owners14.72%
Inst Owner Change1.85%
Ins Owners7.52%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap28.85M
Analysts75.38
Price Target4.28 (1064.63%)
Short Float %2.89%
Short Ratio0.36
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)21.21%
Min EPS beat(2)0.67%
Max EPS beat(2)41.76%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)15.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.93%
Max EPS beat(4)41.76%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)12.33%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-17.47%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-10.12%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)713.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)183.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)1243.71%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)556.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)69.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)1243.71%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)324.98%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)278.94%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)207.31%
PT rev (1m)-23.64%
PT rev (3m)-25.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)51.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)74.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)47.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)48.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)35.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)130%
Revenue NY rev (1m)11.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)192.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 6.93
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.37
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.09
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.28
OCFYN/A
SpS0.05
BVpS-0.62
TBVpS-0.62
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -180.75%
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 90.47%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-98.81%
ROA(5y)-77.96%
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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 156.66%
Cap/Sales 12.15%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.87
Quick Ratio 3.87
Altman-Z -37.08
F-Score3
WACC9.96%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)1083.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)656.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)33.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.97%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%40%
EPS Next Y51.27%
EPS Next 2Y34.01%
EPS Next 3Y17.32%
EPS Next 5Y23.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-44.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-61.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.17%
Sales Q2Q%446.67%
Revenue Next Year107.81%
Revenue Next 2Y155.35%
Revenue Next 3Y112.64%
Revenue Next 5Y114.05%
EBIT growth 1Y15.2%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year40.3%
EBIT Next 3Y17.64%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y13.9%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y10.81%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A