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GUARDANT HEALTH INC (GH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:GH - US40131M1099 - Common Stock

66.51 USD
-0.91 (-1.35%)
Last: 9/2/2025, 4:14:23 PM
66.51 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/2/2025, 4:14:23 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall GH gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated GH against 102 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of GH have multiple concerns. GH shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GH has reported negative net income.
GH had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years GH always reported negative net income.
GH had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
GH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -200M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

GH has a worse Return On Assets (-31.07%) than 86.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -31.07%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-32.29%
ROA(5y)-25.29%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
GH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 -400 -600 -800 -1K

1.3 Margins

GH's Gross Margin of 62.84% is amongst the best of the industry. GH outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GH has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for GH so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 62.84%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.32%
GM growth 5Y-1.93%
GH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GH does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
GH has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GH has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GH is higher compared to a year ago.
GH Yearly Shares OutstandingGH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
GH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.23, we must say that GH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GH's Altman-Z score of 0.23 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GH is outperformed by 76.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.23
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.61%
GH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.71 indicates that GH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
GH's Current ratio of 3.71 is amongst the best of the industry. GH outperforms 87.25% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.35 indicates that GH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
GH has a Quick ratio of 3.35. This is amongst the best in the industry. GH outperforms 87.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.71
Quick Ratio 3.35
GH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for GH have decreased by -1.19% in the last year.
The Revenue has grown by 28.75% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 28.08% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.19%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%4.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.75%
Revenue growth 3Y25.52%
Revenue growth 5Y28.08%
Sales Q2Q%30.95%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GH will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.34% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GH will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 20.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.91%
EPS Next 2Y12.99%
EPS Next 3Y13.72%
EPS Next 5Y21.34%
Revenue Next Year26.02%
Revenue Next 2Y23.8%
Revenue Next 3Y22.66%
Revenue Next 5Y20.68%

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.
GH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B
GH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 2 -2 4 -4 6 -6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GH. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GH. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
GH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
GH Per share dataGH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as GH's earnings are expected to grow with 13.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.99%
EPS Next 3Y13.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

GUARDANT HEALTH INC

NASDAQ:GH (9/2/2025, 4:14:23 PM)

After market: 66.51 0 (0%)

66.51

-0.91 (-1.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Inst Owners103.49%
Inst Owner Change2.77%
Ins Owners4.53%
Ins Owner Change-0.59%
Market Cap8.29B
Analysts84.71
Price Target60.64 (-8.83%)
Short Float %6.88%
Short Ratio3.31
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)1.34%
Min EPS beat(2)1.14%
Max EPS beat(2)1.54%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.05%
Max EPS beat(4)1.54%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.2%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.84%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.38%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.68%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.95%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.7%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.54%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.95%
PT rev (1m)1.75%
PT rev (3m)2.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 10.01
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-3.4
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-2.57
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-2.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.92
OCFYN/A
SpS6.65
BVpS-2.45
TBVpS-2.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -31.07%
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 62.84%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-32.29%
ROA(5y)-25.29%
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 3Y-3.32%
GM growth 5Y-1.93%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 79.67%
Cap/Sales 4%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.71
Quick Ratio 3.35
Altman-Z 0.23
F-Score4
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)115.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)203.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.91%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.19%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%4.76%
EPS Next Y10.91%
EPS Next 2Y12.99%
EPS Next 3Y13.72%
EPS Next 5Y21.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.75%
Revenue growth 3Y25.52%
Revenue growth 5Y28.08%
Sales Q2Q%30.95%
Revenue Next Year26.02%
Revenue Next 2Y23.8%
Revenue Next 3Y22.66%
Revenue Next 5Y20.68%
EBIT growth 1Y10.01%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year44.56%
EBIT Next 3Y21.24%
EBIT Next 5Y23.82%
FCF growth 1Y29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y29.21%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A