MICROBIX BIOSYSTEMS INC (MBX.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:MBX - CA59501P1045 - Common Stock
0.245 CAD
+0.01 (+2.08%)
Overall MBX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MBX against 24 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. MBX scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MBX is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! This makes MBX very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MBX had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year MBX had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MBX reported negative net income in multiple years.
MBX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MBX (-0.85%) is better than 95.83% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MBX (-1.11%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
MBX has a better Return On Invested Capital (1.38%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.85% | ||
| ROE | -1.11% | ||
| ROIC | 1.38% |
ROA(3y)4.84%
ROA(5y)-2.84%
ROE(3y)6.48%
ROE(5y)-11.45%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
MBX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of MBX (3.26%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MBX has grown nicely.
MBX's Gross Margin of 55.77% is amongst the best of the industry. MBX outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
MBX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 55.77% |
OM growth 3Y-14.86%
OM growth 5Y15.81%
PM growth 3Y-7.25%
PM growth 5Y128.26%
GM growth 3Y0.68%
GM growth 5Y4.41%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MBX is destroying value.
MBX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MBX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MBX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.29 indicates that MBX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MBX has a better Altman-Z score (2.29) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that MBX is not too dependend on debt financing.
MBX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.21. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MBX outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC8.76%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 9.73 indicates that MBX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
MBX has a better Current ratio (9.73) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
MBX has a Quick Ratio of 6.15. This indicates that MBX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MBX has a better Quick ratio (6.15) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 9.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.15 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MBX have decreased strongly by -106.48% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MBX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.58% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.53% in the past year.
MBX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.62% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-106.48%
EPS 3Y8.58%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-750%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.53%
Revenue growth 3Y10.96%
Revenue growth 5Y13.62%
Sales Q2Q%-31.37%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 51.83% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, MBX will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 21.86% on average per year.
EPS Next Y50%
EPS Next 2Y41.42%
EPS Next 3Y51.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.14%
Revenue Next 2Y20.68%
Revenue Next 3Y21.86%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.06, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MBX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MBX is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.88. MBX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MBX is cheaper than 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
MBX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MBX's earnings are expected to grow with 51.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.42%
EPS Next 3Y51.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MBX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:MBX (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.245
+0.01 (+2.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners14.97%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap34.24M
Analysts80
Price Target0.92 (275.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.06 | ||
| P/S | 1.62 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 56.91 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 1.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.63 |
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.04
Fwd EY16.49%
FCF(TTM)0
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0
OCFY1.76%
SpS0.15
BVpS0.21
TBVpS0.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.85% | ||
| ROE | -1.11% | ||
| ROCE | 1.92% | ||
| ROIC | 1.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.5% | ||
| OM | 3.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 55.77% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.84%
ROA(5y)-2.84%
ROE(3y)6.48%
ROE(5y)-11.45%
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 3Y-16.73%
ROICexcg growth 5Y20.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y24.01%
OM growth 3Y-14.86%
OM growth 5Y15.81%
PM growth 3Y-7.25%
PM growth 5Y128.26%
GM growth 3Y0.68%
GM growth 5Y4.41%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 25.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 9.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
F-Score3
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC0.16
Cap/Depr(3y)133.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)133.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.74%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-106.48%
EPS 3Y8.58%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-750%
EPS Next Y50%
EPS Next 2Y41.42%
EPS Next 3Y51.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.53%
Revenue growth 3Y10.96%
Revenue growth 5Y13.62%
Sales Q2Q%-31.37%
Revenue Next Year7.14%
Revenue Next 2Y20.68%
Revenue Next 3Y21.86%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-68.79%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.54%
EBIT growth 5Y31.58%
EBIT Next Year-29.47%
EBIT Next 3Y21.52%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y83.08%
FCF growth 3Y41.04%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y17.98%
OCF growth 3Y27.25%
OCF growth 5Y155.41%