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GERON CORP (GERN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:GERN - US3741631036 - Common Stock

1.11 USD
-0.02 (-1.77%)
Last: 11/18/2025, 2:08:57 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to GERN. GERN was compared to 533 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. The financial health of GERN is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. GERN is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GERN had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year GERN has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years GERN always reported negative net income.
GERN had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
GERN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGERN 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 -150M -200M

1.2 Ratios

GERN's Return On Assets of -15.68% is amongst the best of the industry. GERN outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -33.46%, GERN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -15.68%
ROE -33.46%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-50.2%
ROA(5y)-45.98%
ROE(3y)-104.69%
ROE(5y)-88.36%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
GERN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGERN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Gross Margin value of 97.79%, GERN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.81% of the companies in the same industry.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for GERN so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 97.79%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
GERN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGERN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20K -40K -60K -80K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GERN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, GERN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, GERN has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GERN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
GERN Yearly Shares OutstandingGERN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
GERN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGERN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -2.31, we must say that GERN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GERN has a Altman-Z score (-2.31) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that GERN is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.46, GERN is doing worse than 71.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -2.31
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.49%
GERN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGERN 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 -200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 7.91 indicates that GERN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
GERN's Current ratio of 7.91 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GERN outperforms 73.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 6.83 indicates that GERN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
GERN's Quick ratio of 6.83 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GERN outperforms 69.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 7.91
Quick Ratio 6.83
GERN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGERN 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

GERN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 62.50%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has grown by 32386.92% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 178.45% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)62.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32386.92%
Revenue growth 3Y281.2%
Revenue growth 5Y178.45%
Sales Q2Q%67.05%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 40.11% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
GERN is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 67.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y53.63%
EPS Next 2Y34.21%
EPS Next 3Y32.4%
EPS Next 5Y40.11%
Revenue Next Year170.1%
Revenue Next 2Y105.15%
Revenue Next 3Y82.03%
Revenue Next 5Y67.78%

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.
GERN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGERN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
GERN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGERN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

GERN reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year GERN 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
GERN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGERN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

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

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GERN's earnings are expected to grow with 32.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.21%
EPS Next 3Y32.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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GERON CORP

NASDAQ:GERN (11/18/2025, 2:08:57 PM)

1.11

-0.02 (-1.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners81.89%
Inst Owner Change-2.33%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change2.07%
Market Cap708.20M
Revenue(TTM)76.99M
Net Income(TTM)-87.00M
Analysts80
Price Target3.7 (233.33%)
Short Float %13.39%
Short Ratio10.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)29.04%
Min EPS beat(2)22.38%
Max EPS beat(2)35.71%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)31.14%
Min EPS beat(4)13.34%
Max EPS beat(4)53.15%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)22.06%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)18.21%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)16.05%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-19.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.61%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)45.76%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)182.19%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)127.18%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)192.72%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 4.31
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.73
P/tB 2.73
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.12
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.05
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.28
OCFYN/A
SpS0.26
BVpS0.41
TBVpS0.41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -15.68%
ROE -33.46%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 97.79%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-50.2%
ROA(5y)-45.98%
ROE(3y)-104.69%
ROE(5y)-88.36%
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 0%
Cap/Sales 0%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 7.91
Quick Ratio 6.83
Altman-Z -2.31
F-Score4
WACC8.49%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)153.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)161.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)140.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)119.57%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)62.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y53.63%
EPS Next 2Y34.21%
EPS Next 3Y32.4%
EPS Next 5Y40.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32386.92%
Revenue growth 3Y281.2%
Revenue growth 5Y178.45%
Sales Q2Q%67.05%
Revenue Next Year170.1%
Revenue Next 2Y105.15%
Revenue Next 3Y82.03%
Revenue Next 5Y67.78%
EBIT growth 1Y65.96%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year58.52%
EBIT Next 3Y17.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-25.7%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-26.48%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

GERON CORP / GERN FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GERON CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to GERN.


What is the valuation status for GERN stock?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for GERON CORP?

GERON CORP (GERN) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for GERN stock?

The financial health rating of GERON CORP (GERN) is 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for GERON CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GERON CORP (GERN) is expected to grow by 53.63% in the next year.