Gracell Biotechnologies Inc.

NasdaqGS:GRCL Stock Report

Market Cap: US$990.8m

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Gracell Biotechnologies Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Gracell Biotechnologies's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -28.6%, while the Biotechs industry saw earnings growing at 16.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 14.5% per year.

Key information

-28.58%

Earnings growth rate

0.18%

EPS growth rate

Biotechs Industry Growth17.04%
Revenue growth rate14.52%
Return on equity-30.66%
Net Marginn/a
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2023

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Feb 21

AstraZeneca Deal For Gracell Biotechnologies Closing Tomorrow (Includes CVR)

Summary AstraZeneca PLC has announced a deal to acquire Gracell Biotechnologies Inc., a Chinese company focused on developing cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. The terms of the acquisition include a cash payment of $10 per Gracell ADR and a potential milestone payment of $1.5 per ADR. The broad CVR agreement allows multiple ways for AstraZeneca to cash in on the full CVR, increasing the potential value of the acquisition. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 22

Gracell Biotechnologies initiated at buy at Citi citing its autologous CAR-T platform

Citi has initiated Gracell Biotechnologies (NASDAQ:GRCL) with a buy rating highlighting the speed of the company's autologous CAR-T platform manufacturing compared to competitors. The firm has a $12 price target (~422% upside based on Wednesday's close). Analyst Yigal Nochomovitz said that FasTCAR, the CAR-T platform, can manufacture in 22-36 hours compared to the industry average of one to six weeks. He added this will cut the "autologous CAR-T vein-to-vein time from the industry average ~20-35 days to ~11-14 days." The company's lead candidate is GC012F, a dual BCMA/CD19 FasTCAR candidate for multiple myeloma, currently in phase 1. Nochomovitz noted that data on the asset presented earlier this year found it "shaping up to be highly competitive with Legend Biotech's (LEGN) and Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ) Carvykti (ciltacabtagene autoleucel)" in terms of objective response rate and complete response. He added he sees IND filings for GC012F in the US and China by the end of the year. Seeking Alpha's Quant Rating views Gracell (GRCL) as a hold with high marks for revisions and valuation.
Seeking Alpha • Aug 15

Gracell Biotechnologies GAAP EPS of -$0.06 beats by $0.02

Gracell Biotechnologies press release (NASDAQ:GRCL): Q2 GAAP EPS of -$0.06 beats by $0.02. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had RMB1,707.3 million (US$254.9 million) in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. In addition,
Seeking Alpha • Aug 01

Gracell Biotechnologies rallies after naming new chief medical officer

Gracell Biotechnologies (NASDAQ:GRCL) announced Monday the appointment of Wendy Li as its new chief medical officer. Li brings in over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry across the US and China markets with expertise in leading early- and late-stage clinical trials for several therapeutic candidates for the treatment of hematological malignancies. Prior to joining Gracell, Dr. Li served as CMO of EXUMA Biotech, where she provided strategic medical and clinical leadership for the advancement of its cell therapy pipeline in the U.S. and Asia. "Dr. Li's decades of experience in leading clinical development and strategy across many types of cancers and treatment modalities, as well as expertise in working with regulatory agencies, will be invaluable as we continue to advance our pipeline of breakthrough cell therapies and approach the filing of our U.S. IND application for GC012F later this year," said Dr. William (Wei) Cao, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Gracell. Stock is up 23% in premarket trading. Earlier: Gracell names Dr. Samuel Zhang as Chief Business Officer
Seeking Alpha • Jul 19

Gracell names Dr. Samuel Zhang as Chief Business Officer

Gracell Biotechnologies (NASDAQ:GRCL) has announced the appointment of Samuel Zhang, Ph.D., as its Chief Business Officer. In this role, Dr. Zhang will be responsible for strategic leadership of Gracell's global business development and corporate strategy, including structuring, negotiating and executing of strategic alliances and collaborations.
Seeking Alpha • Nov 26

Gracell Bio Shares Tumble As Investors Blow Hot, Cold Over Its Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatment

Gracell Bio stands to benefit from tax credits and marketing exclusivity following receipt of ‘orphan drug’ status for its CAR-T cancer treatment. The global CAR T-cell therapy market is projected to grow from $1.1 billion in sales in 2020 to $21.8 billion by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate of 30.6%. Analysts see profitability several years away as competition heats up for treatment of relatively low-occurring cancer.

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Gracell Biotechnologies makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:GRCL Revenue, expenses and earnings (CNY Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 230-497134445
30 Jun 230-601139488
31 Mar 230-601130501
31 Dec 220-608139485
30 Sep 220-605135480
30 Jun 220-563142435
31 Mar 220-513143383
31 Dec 210-454137327
30 Sep 210-425130280
30 Jun 210-36595231
31 Mar 210-33272207
31 Dec 200-27546169
30 Sep 200-22829146
31 Dec 190-20127119

Quality Earnings: GRCL is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: GRCL is currently unprofitable.

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: GRCL is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 28.6% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare GRCL's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: GRCL is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Biotechs industry (-8.1%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: GRCL has a negative Return on Equity (-30.66%), as it is currently unprofitable.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/02/21 13:50
End of Day Share Price 2024/02/21 00:00
Earnings2023/09/30
Annual Earnings2022/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Gracell Biotechnologies Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Justin ZelinBTIG
Louise ChenCantor Fitzgerald & Co.
Yigal NochomovitzCitigroup Inc