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STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC (LAB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:LAB - US34385P1084 - Common Stock

1.19 USD
-0.08 (-6.3%)
Last: 10/29/2025, 8:00:03 PM
1.19 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/29/2025, 8:00:03 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

LAB gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 58 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. While LAB seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LAB is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LAB has reported negative net income.
LAB had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LAB always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years LAB always reported negative operating cash flow.
LAB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLAB 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 -50M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

LAB has a worse Return On Assets (-21.64%) than 67.24% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LAB (-28.38%) is worse than 60.34% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -21.64%
ROE -28.38%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-34.01%
ROA(5y)-27.97%
ROE(3y)-55.9%
ROE(5y)-53.68%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LAB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLAB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

LAB has a Gross Margin (48.97%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LAB's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LAB so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.97%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.13%
GM growth 5Y-2.51%
LAB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLAB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

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

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.42, we must say that LAB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LAB's Altman-Z score of -0.42 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAB is outperformed by 77.59% of its industry peers.
LAB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LAB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is in the better half of the industry: LAB outperforms 74.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.42
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.61%
LAB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLAB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

LAB has a Current Ratio of 5.16. This indicates that LAB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LAB has a better Current ratio (5.16) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 4.92 indicates that LAB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LAB has a better Quick ratio (4.92) than 77.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.16
Quick Ratio 4.92
LAB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLAB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LAB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 64.84%, which is quite impressive.
LAB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.16%.
LAB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.28% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.84%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.16%
Revenue growth 3Y10.13%
Revenue growth 5Y8.28%
Sales Q2Q%12.79%

3.2 Future

LAB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.63% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -15.47% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y59.6%
EPS Next 2Y31.32%
EPS Next 3Y18.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-49.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-31.76%
Revenue Next 3Y-21.14%
Revenue Next 5Y-15.47%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
LAB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLAB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 50M 100M 150M
LAB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLAB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 -0.5 -1 -1.5 -2 -2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LAB reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year LAB 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
LAB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLAB 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
LAB Per share dataLAB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as LAB's earnings are expected to grow with 18.63% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.32%
EPS Next 3Y18.63%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC

NASDAQ:LAB (10/29/2025, 8:00:03 PM)

After market: 1.19 0 (0%)

1.19

-0.08 (-6.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04
Inst Owners72.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.54%
Ins Owner Change28.61%
Market Cap454.58M
Revenue(TTM)154.24M
Net Income(TTM)-120502000
Analysts77.14
Price Target1.81 (52.1%)
Short Float %3.18%
Short Ratio9.04
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.39%
Max EPS beat(2)7.59%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.3%
Max EPS beat(4)22.99%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-49.62%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.33%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.6%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.75%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-25.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)26.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)20%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-55.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-48.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.95
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.07
P/tB 1.07
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.32
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.15
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.24
OCFYN/A
SpS0.4
BVpS1.11
TBVpS1.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -21.64%
ROE -28.38%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.97%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-34.01%
ROA(5y)-27.97%
ROE(3y)-55.9%
ROE(5y)-53.68%
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 3Y-3.13%
GM growth 5Y-2.51%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 78.73%
Cap/Sales 8.15%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 5.16
Quick Ratio 4.92
Altman-Z -0.42
F-Score5
WACC10.61%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)31.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.15%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.84%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y59.6%
EPS Next 2Y31.32%
EPS Next 3Y18.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.16%
Revenue growth 3Y10.13%
Revenue growth 5Y8.28%
Sales Q2Q%12.79%
Revenue Next Year-49.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-31.76%
Revenue Next 3Y-21.14%
Revenue Next 5Y-15.47%
EBIT growth 1Y4.52%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year66.82%
EBIT Next 3Y24.48%
EBIT Next 5Y19.25%
FCF growth 1Y-61.08%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-50.78%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC / LAB FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC (LAB) stock?

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


What is the valuation status for LAB stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC (LAB). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC?

STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC (LAB) has a profitability rating of 0 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC (LAB) is expected to grow by 59.6% in the next year.