Logo image of LCTX

LINEAGE CELL THERAPEUTICS IN (LCTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSEARCA:LCTX - US53566P1093 - Common Stock

1.785 USD
-0.03 (-1.38%)
Last: 11/11/2025, 2:14:33 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall LCTX gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated LCTX against 531 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. The financial health of LCTX is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LCTX is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

Quickly go to:

2

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LCTX has reported negative net income.
LCTX had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
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 a Return On Assets value of -45.06%, LCTX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of LCTX (-84.55%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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's Gross Margin of 97.55% is amongst the best of the industry. LCTX outperforms 96.42% of its industry peers.
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 97.55%
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

More info and screens

4

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.
LCTX has more shares outstanding than it did 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 -1.09, we must say that LCTX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LCTX has a Altman-Z score (-1.09) which is in line with its industry peers.
LCTX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LCTX (0.00) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -1.09
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.75%
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.
LCTX has a Current ratio (4.08) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 4.08 indicates that LCTX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LCTX (4.08) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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

More info and screens

6

3. Growth

3.1 Past

LCTX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -91.67%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.19% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, LCTX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 21.96% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-91.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-550%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.19%
Revenue growth 3Y29.84%
Revenue growth 5Y21.96%
Sales Q2Q%-2.62%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LCTX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.06% on average per year.
LCTX is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 60.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y-99.62%
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3Y3.73%
EPS Next 5Y26.06%
Revenue Next Year4.62%
Revenue Next 2Y69.93%
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

More info and screens

0

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 -20 40 60 80

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 -0.2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3Y3.73%

More info and screens

0

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

More info and screens

LINEAGE CELL THERAPEUTICS IN

NYSEARCA:LCTX (11/11/2025, 2:14:33 PM)

1.785

-0.03 (-1.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)03-09 2026-03-09/amc
Inst Owners42.76%
Inst Owner Change-0.28%
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap407.62M
Revenue(TTM)9.50M
Net Income(TTM)-40.91M
Analysts81.54
Price Target4.25 (138.1%)
Short Float %14.71%
Short Ratio18.38
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)0%
PT rev (3m)6.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-121.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)21.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)28.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 37.35
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 8.42
P/tB 67.79
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.23
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
Graham NumberN/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
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 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 -1.09
F-Score5
WACC8.75%
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)-91.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-550%
EPS Next Y-99.62%
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3Y3.73%
EPS Next 5Y26.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.19%
Revenue growth 3Y29.84%
Revenue growth 5Y21.96%
Sales Q2Q%-2.62%
Revenue Next Year4.62%
Revenue Next 2Y69.93%
Revenue Next 3Y30.56%
Revenue Next 5Y60.92%
EBIT growth 1Y20.33%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-63.34%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.79%
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

LINEAGE CELL THERAPEUTICS IN / LCTX FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for LCTX stock?

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


What is the valuation status of LINEAGE CELL THERAPEUTICS IN (LCTX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to LINEAGE CELL THERAPEUTICS IN (LCTX). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of LCTX stock?

LINEAGE CELL THERAPEUTICS IN (LCTX) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for LINEAGE CELL THERAPEUTICS IN?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LINEAGE CELL THERAPEUTICS IN (LCTX) is expected to decline by -99.62% in the next year.