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LINEAGE CELL THERAPEUTICS IN (LCTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSEARCA:LCTX - US53566P1093 - Common Stock

1.215 USD
0 (-0.41%)
Last: 9/3/2025, 10:47:46 AM
Fundamental Rating

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LCTX gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 542 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. The financial health of LCTX is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LCTX is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LCTX had negative earnings in the past year.
LCTX had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
LCTX had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LCTX reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -45.06%, LCTX is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.43% of the companies in the same industry.
LCTX's Return On Equity of -84.55% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LCTX outperforms 50.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -45.06%
ROE -84.55%
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

LCTX has a better Gross Margin (97.55%) than 96.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LCTX has grown nicely.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LCTX so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 97.55%
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.
LCTX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LCTX has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LCTX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 -3.00, 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 -3.00, LCTX is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.23% 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 (0.00) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -3
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.86%
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 4.08 indicates that LCTX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LCTX (4.08) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 4.08 indicates that LCTX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LCTX has a Quick ratio of 4.08. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LCTX outperforms 48.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.08
Quick Ratio 4.08
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 14.29%, which is quite good.
Looking at the last year, LCTX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 76.32%.
LCTX shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.29%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-133.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)76.32%
Revenue growth 3Y29.84%
Revenue growth 5Y21.96%
Sales Q2Q%96.38%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.86% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 60.92% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y-50.08%
EPS Next 2Y14.04%
EPS Next 3Y3.73%
EPS Next 5Y26.86%
Revenue Next Year3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y69.73%
Revenue Next 3Y30.56%
Revenue Next 5Y60.92%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 400M
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 1

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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.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LCTX. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
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 -0.1 0.2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.04%
EPS Next 3Y3.73%

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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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NYSEARCA:LCTX (9/3/2025, 10:47:46 AM)

1.215

0 (-0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12/amc
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Inst Owners47.93%
Inst Owner Change-10.39%
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap277.46M
Analysts81.54
Price Target4.25 (249.79%)
Short Float %11.77%
Short Ratio10.86
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)-65.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-152.86%
Max EPS beat(2)21.57%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-22.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-152.86%
Max EPS beat(4)54.25%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.23%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.98%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-13.64%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)31.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-21.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)84.09%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)98.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)258.54%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)55.6%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)37.83%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)51.08%
PT rev (1m)6.38%
PT rev (3m)6.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)-66.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-66.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)25.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)74.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)27.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 25.42
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 5.73
P/tB 46.14
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.12
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.07
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.1
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.1
OCFYN/A
SpS0.05
BVpS0.21
TBVpS0.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -45.06%
ROE -84.55%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 97.55%
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 Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 93.78%
Cap/Sales 5.39%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 4.08
Quick Ratio 4.08
Altman-Z -3
F-Score5
WACC9.86%
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)14.29%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-133.33%
EPS Next Y-50.08%
EPS Next 2Y14.04%
EPS Next 3Y3.73%
EPS Next 5Y26.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)76.32%
Revenue growth 3Y29.84%
Revenue growth 5Y21.96%
Sales Q2Q%96.38%
Revenue Next Year3.33%
Revenue Next 2Y69.73%
Revenue Next 3Y30.56%
Revenue Next 5Y60.92%
EBIT growth 1Y20.33%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-16.26%
EBIT Next 3Y-3.62%
EBIT Next 5Y1.58%
FCF growth 1Y27.67%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y27.91%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A