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LINEAGE CELL THERAPEUTICS IN (LCTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSEARCA:LCTX - NYSE Arca - US53566P1093 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

0.9609  -0.03 (-2.94%)

After market: 0.999 +0.04 (+3.97%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall LCTX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated LCTX against 558 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. The financial health of LCTX is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LCTX shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

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

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of -14.50%, LCTX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of -20.51%, LCTX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -14.5%
ROE -20.51%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-19.65%
ROA(5y)-20.55%
ROE(3y)-31.15%
ROE(5y)-32.32%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LCTX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLCTX 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 97.15%, LCTX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LCTX has grown nicely.
LCTX does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 97.15%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y12.77%
GM growth 5Y1.84%
LCTX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLCTX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500 -500 -1K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LCTX does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, LCTX has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for LCTX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
LCTX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
LCTX Yearly Shares OutstandingLCTX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
LCTX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLCTX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -1.11, we must say that LCTX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -1.11, LCTX is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.14% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that LCTX is not too dependend on debt financing.
LCTX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LCTX outperforms 48.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -1.11
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.71%
LCTX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLCTX 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 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.82 indicates that LCTX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LCTX has a Current ratio (3.82) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.82 indicates that LCTX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LCTX's Quick ratio of 3.82 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LCTX outperforms 46.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.82
Quick Ratio 3.82
LCTX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLCTX 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 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LCTX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 42.86%, which is quite impressive.
LCTX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 19.28%.
The Revenue has been growing by 21.96% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.86%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.28%
Revenue growth 3Y29.84%
Revenue growth 5Y21.96%
Sales Q2Q%4.02%

3.2 Future

LCTX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 28.39% yearly.
LCTX is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 63.03% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.9%
EPS Next 2Y22.07%
EPS Next 3Y2.66%
EPS Next 5Y28.39%
Revenue Next Year-1.86%
Revenue Next 2Y80.68%
Revenue Next 3Y85.02%
Revenue Next 5Y63.03%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
LCTX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLCTX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 100M 200M 300M
LCTX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLCTX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 0.5 -0.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LCTX. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year LCTX 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
LCTX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLCTX 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
LCTX Per share dataLCTX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.1 0.2 0.3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.07%
EPS Next 3Y2.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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LINEAGE CELL THERAPEUTICS IN

NYSEARCA:LCTX (7/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 0.999 +0.04 (+3.97%)

0.9609

-0.03 (-2.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)05-13 2025-05-13/amc
Earnings (Next)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Inst Owners47.93%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner Change126.93%
Market Cap219.43M
Analysts81.54
Price Target4 (316.28%)
Short Float %12.2%
Short Ratio11.12
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)3.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.4%
Max EPS beat(2)21.57%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)24.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.4%
Max EPS beat(4)54.25%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)21.08%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)17.43%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)26.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-21.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)73.4%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)88.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)258.54%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)50.58%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)32.58%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)47.2%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-21.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-30.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 22.96
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.78
P/tB 10.06
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.05
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.1
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.1
OCFYN/A
SpS0.04
BVpS0.35
TBVpS0.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -14.5%
ROE -20.51%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 97.15%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-19.65%
ROA(5y)-20.55%
ROE(3y)-31.15%
ROE(5y)-32.32%
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 3Y12.77%
GM growth 5Y1.84%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 104.35%
Cap/Sales 6.53%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.82
Quick Ratio 3.82
Altman-Z -1.11
F-Score5
WACC9.71%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)82.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)57.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.86%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y9.9%
EPS Next 2Y22.07%
EPS Next 3Y2.66%
EPS Next 5Y28.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.28%
Revenue growth 3Y29.84%
Revenue growth 5Y21.96%
Sales Q2Q%4.02%
Revenue Next Year-1.86%
Revenue Next 2Y80.68%
Revenue Next 3Y85.02%
Revenue Next 5Y63.03%
EBIT growth 1Y13.86%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-16.26%
EBIT Next 3Y-3.62%
EBIT Next 5Y0.03%
FCF growth 1Y30.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y30.81%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A