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SENS: Future Commercial Rollout Will Drive Diabetes Monitoring Adoption

Published
28 Mar 25
Updated
03 Nov 25
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US$25.3375.3% undervalued intrinsic discount

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Last Update 03 Nov 25

Fair value Decreased 11%

Analysts have revised their price target for Senseonics Holdings downward from $28.60 to $25.33 per share, citing expected financial impacts from the company's assumption of commercial operations. This is balanced by continued optimism over the Eversense 365 system's market potential.

Analyst Commentary

Recent analyst research has offered a range of perspectives on Senseonics Holdings, reflecting both the potential for innovation-led growth and the operational challenges ahead. The company's valuation and market prospects are being influenced by product updates and changes in commercial strategy.

Bullish Takeaways

  • Analysts highlight the Eversense 365 as a key driver of future market share gains, citing its unique implantable sensor design that caters to patients seeking longer-term continuous glucose monitoring.
  • Expectations are high for increased demand and adoption in 2026, as the 365 system is seen as opening a new segment within diabetes care, especially for patients experiencing fatigue from traditional devices.
  • The forthcoming Gemini system is described as an impressive innovation, putting Senseonics in a competitive position among CGM technology providers.
  • The next-generation Freedom sensor, planned for release in the second half of 2027, is anticipated to enhance the company’s appeal to both physicians and patients by improving form factor and usability.

Bearish Takeaways

  • Concerns remain about the financial and operational demands of Senseonics resuming commercial operations from Ascensia, with anticipated capital needs that could impact execution.
  • The company's current ratings reflect some caution regarding near-term upside, as the valuation may already incorporate much of the anticipated future growth.
  • Market penetration, despite recent share gains, is viewed as dependent on the successful execution of product rollouts and commercial transition.

What's in the News

  • Filed a Certificate of Amendment to implement a 1-for-20 reverse stock split and reduce authorized shares from 1.4 billion to 70 million. This will be effective October 17, 2025 (Key Developments).
  • Announced a mutually executed Memorandum of Understanding with Ascensia Diabetes Care. All commercialization and distribution of Eversense 365 and future products will transition directly to Senseonics starting January 1, 2026 (Key Developments).
  • Secured up to $100 million in non-dilutive debt financing through an agreement with Hercules Capital, Inc. The financing will be provided in multiple tranches with associated warrant issuances (Key Developments).
  • Provided full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $34 million to $38 million. The company anticipates a global patient base doubling as Eversense 365 expands in the U.S. market (Key Developments).
  • Filed for a $100 million follow-on equity offering through an at-the-market offering of common stock (Key Developments).

Valuation Changes

  • Consensus Analyst Price Target has fallen from $28.60 to $25.33 per share, reflecting more cautious future expectations.
  • Discount Rate has risen slightly, moving from 7.65% to 7.76%, which indicates a marginally higher risk premium is being applied.
  • Revenue Growth projection has edged lower, from 64.79% to 64.31% annually, showing a minor reduction in anticipated top-line expansion.
  • Net Profit Margin estimate has increased from 12.32% to 12.88%, suggesting modestly higher expected profitability.
  • Future P/E ratio forecast has decreased markedly, from 124.53x to 106.71x, which indicates a reduced anticipated earnings multiple.

Key Takeaways

  • Strong product innovation, strategic partnerships, and expanded insurance coverage position Senseonics for sustained revenue growth and improved profitability in the evolving CGM market.
  • Enhanced patient access and direct-to-consumer efforts support higher adoption, better retention, and increased recurring revenue potential as demand for advanced diabetes care solutions rises.
  • Continued reliance on a single core product, operational losses, shifting revenue cycles, reimbursement uncertainties, and nascent ecosystem partnerships pose significant risks to sustained growth.

Catalysts

About Senseonics Holdings
    A commercial-stage medical technology company, focuses on development and manufacturing of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for people with diabetes in the United States and internationally.
What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
  • The rising prevalence of diabetes globally, particularly among type 2 patients, is accelerating the transition from traditional glucose monitoring to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) solutions; Senseonics' focus on expanding Eversense 365 and initiating direct-to-consumer campaigns is poised to drive broad-based, long-term revenue growth as the addressable market continues to expand.
  • Increased emphasis in healthcare on preventive care and outcomes has led to improved insurance reimbursement and growing Medicare and commercial payer adoption of bundled payments for Eversense 365, directly supporting both higher utilization rates and expanding gross margins in the medium-to-long-term.
  • Ongoing product innovation-specifically, the upcoming Gemini (self-powered, wear-optional sensor) and Freedom (fully invisible CGM) platforms-demonstrates sustained R&D investment, positioning Senseonics to maintain differentiation and increase average selling prices, which can drive future revenue and long-term earnings growth.
  • Strengthened distribution partnerships, particularly with Ascensia and new pump manufacturers (such as the integration with Sequel's twiist pump), are scaling fixed costs and improving operational leverage, which should support both topline growth and operating margin expansion as sales volumes increase.
  • Expansion of the Eon Care inserter network and streamlined provider access are targeting key obstacles to adoption, further enhancing patient growth, improving retention rates, and potentially increasing recurring revenues as more patients remain on the platform for multiple annual cycles.

Senseonics Holdings Earnings and Revenue Growth

Senseonics Holdings Future Earnings and Revenue Growth

Assumptions

How have these above catalysts been quantified?
  • Analysts are assuming Senseonics Holdings's revenue will grow by 62.7% annually over the next 3 years.
  • Analysts are not forecasting that Senseonics Holdings will become profitable in next 3 years. To represent the Analyst Price Target as a Future PE Valuation we will estimate Senseonics Holdings's profit margin will increase from -267.9% to the average US Medical Equipment industry of 12.5% in 3 years.
  • If Senseonics Holdings's profit margin were to converge on the industry average, you could expect earnings to reach $13.7 million (and earnings per share of $0.01) by about September 2028, up from $-68.2 million today.
  • In order for the above numbers to justify the analysts price target, the company would need to trade at a PE ratio of 130.2x on those 2028 earnings, up from -5.4x today. This future PE is greater than the current PE for the US Medical Equipment industry at 28.6x.
  • Analysts expect the number of shares outstanding to grow by 7.0% per year for the next 3 years.
  • To value all of this in today's terms, we will use a discount rate of 7.71%, as per the Simply Wall St company report.

Senseonics Holdings Future Earnings Per Share Growth

Senseonics Holdings Future Earnings Per Share Growth

Risks

What could happen that would invalidate this narrative?
  • Senseonics remains highly reliant on a single product platform (Eversense CGM system), and while new developments like Gemini and Freedom are in the pipeline, any delay in their clinical validation, regulatory approval, or commercial launch could leave the company exposed to both market-share erosion and decelerating revenue growth if competitors introduce superior offerings.
  • The company continues to operate at a net loss ($14.5 million net loss in Q2 2025), and despite a strengthened balance sheet post capital raise, ongoing cash burn and reliance on equity funding (potentially including a reverse stock split to maintain investor compliance) risk future shareholder dilution and may constrain long-term earnings per share (EPS).
  • The shift to a 12-month sensor cycle for Eversense reduces order frequency and has resulted in lower reorder volumes in the mid-year quarters, creating seasonal lulls in revenue and increasing dependency on successful patient retention and re-insertion rates to sustain long-term recurring revenues.
  • Although Medicare and some private payers are converting to bundled payment models, any reversal in reimbursement policies or slower-than-expected adoption by commercial insurers could impact pricing, patient access, and net margins, especially if healthcare cost containment pressures grow.
  • Strategic partnerships and integration with insulin pumps (like Sequel's twiist) are still in early stages, and failure to secure or effectively execute additional alliances may limit Senseonics' ability to compete in an ecosystem where interoperability and comprehensive digital health solutions are increasingly favored-potentially constraining revenue growth and future market share.

Valuation

How have all the factors above been brought together to estimate a fair value?
  • The analysts have a consensus price target of $1.43 for Senseonics Holdings based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors. However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of $2.0, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just $1.0.
  • In order for you to agree with the analyst's consensus, you'd need to believe that by 2028, revenues will be $109.6 million, earnings will come to $13.7 million, and it would be trading on a PE ratio of 130.2x, assuming you use a discount rate of 7.7%.
  • Given the current share price of $0.45, the analyst price target of $1.43 is 68.4% higher.
  • We always encourage you to reach your own conclusions though. So sense check these analyst numbers against your own assumptions and expectations based on your understanding of the business and what you believe is probable.

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