Wave Life Sciences Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 6/6
Wave Life Sciences has a total shareholder equity of $511.7M and total debt of $0.0, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 0%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $583.5M and $71.8M respectively.
Key information
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Debt to equity ratio
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Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | n/a |
| Cash | US$544.59m |
| Equity | US$511.73m |
| Total liabilities | US$71.81m |
| Total assets | US$583.54m |
Recent financial health updates
We Think Wave Life Sciences (NASDAQ:WVE) Needs To Drive Business Growth Carefully
Jul 07
We're Keeping An Eye On Wave Life Sciences' (NASDAQ:WVE) Cash Burn Rate
Aug 05We Think Wave Life Sciences (NASDAQ:WVE) Can Easily Afford To Drive Business Growth
Apr 09We're Interested To See How Wave Life Sciences (NASDAQ:WVE) Uses Its Cash Hoard To Grow
Sep 13Here's Why Wave Life Sciences (NASDAQ:WVE) Must Use Its Cash Wisely
Mar 30Recent updates
WVE: Obesity And AATD Pipeline Progress Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have reduced the average price target for Wave Life Sciences by about $1, reflecting a mix of lower Street targets after recent obesity and GLP-1 competitiveness concerns, partly offset by a few upward revisions following pipeline updates. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary around Wave Life Sciences has been mixed, with several firms cutting price targets and questioning the competitiveness of the obesity and GLP 1 pipeline, while a smaller group of bullish analysts has highlighted potential upside tied to clinical catalysts and management execution.WVE: Obesity Pipeline Data And Regulatory Pathways Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted the fair value estimate for Wave Life Sciences to $50.75 from $45.17, reflecting updated views on its obesity and AATD pipeline opportunities, as well as a mix of recent price target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Wave Life Sciences shows a split tape, with some firms turning more cautious while others highlight potential value in the obesity and AATD programs.Wave Life Sciences: WVE-007 Data Leaves Biotech Shaken And Stirred (Downgrade)
Mar 26
WVE: Obesity Data And 2026 AATD Milestones Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Wave Life Sciences to $34.06 from $33.50, reflecting updated views on its obesity and AATD pipeline progress and higher future P/E assumptions informed by recent price target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Street research on Wave Life Sciences is centering on the obesity and AATD programs, with several firms updating their targets and models after recent management meetings and clinical readouts.WVE: Obesity Fat Reduction Data Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have inched their fair value estimate for Wave Life Sciences higher from $33.38 to $33.50. This reflects updated views on WVE-007's obesity program and potential regulatory pathways, as well as the recent cluster of higher Street price targets that highlight upcoming data as a key near term catalyst.WVE: INHBE Cardiometabolic Data And AATD Rights Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Wave Life Sciences higher, with the updated target moving from about $33.06 to $33.38 as they factor in recent bullish coverage, higher Street price targets, and evolving views on revenue growth, margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have recently highlighted Wave Life Sciences as a name to watch, with several research shops updating their views and price targets in quick succession.WVE: INHBE Fat Reduction And AATD Progress Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts increased their price target on Wave Life Sciences by about $1 to roughly $33 per share, as recent bullish coverage and supportive data for its INHBE-targeting approach and AATD program reinforced confidence in the company's long term potential. This was viewed as justification for a higher fair value estimate despite a slightly higher discount rate and modestly adjusted growth and margin assumptions.WVE: Obesity And RNA Editing Progress Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Wave Life Sciences, with our fair value estimate moving from US$32.60 to about US$45.17. This reflects growing confidence in its INHBE-targeting obesity program, validation of its RNA editing approach versus competitors, and supportive commentary around its Huntington’s disease and weight loss pipelines.WVE: INHBE Obesity Program Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have inched up their fair value estimate for Wave Life Sciences to about $31.93 per share from $31.60. This reflects updated views on the company’s INHBE-targeting obesity program, strengthened competitive position in AATD, and continued interest in its broader genetic medicines pipeline.WVE: Obesity RNA Editing Advances Are Expected To Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Wave Life Sciences to approximately $31.60 per share from about $27.21, citing strengthened competitive positioning in genetic medicines, positive obesity pipeline data, and limited negative read-throughs from peer setbacks as key drivers. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that recent competitive developments in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency have effectively de-risked Wave Life Sciences' editing approach, supporting higher confidence in long term market share and cash flow potential.Subdued Growth No Barrier To Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:WVE) With Shares Advancing 128%
Dec 16WVE: Obesity RNA Editing Breakthrough Is Expected To Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Wave Life Sciences by about $7 per share, reflecting increased confidence in the companys validated RNA editing approach, its expanding obesity pipeline, and its insulated Huntington's disease program despite sector specific setbacks. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view recent sector developments as reinforcing Wave Life Sciences competitive positioning, particularly in RNA editing and obesity, and see room for further upside as the company executes on its clinical milestones.Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:WVE) Stock Rockets 29% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Nov 01Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:WVE) Shares May Have Slumped 29% But Getting In Cheap Is Still Unlikely
Sep 14Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:WVE) Analysts Just Trimmed Their Revenue Forecasts By 13%
Aug 04Wave Life Sciences Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:WVE) 26% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
Jul 31We Think Wave Life Sciences (NASDAQ:WVE) Needs To Drive Business Growth Carefully
Jul 07Risks Still Elevated At These Prices As Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:WVE) Shares Dive 26%
Jun 01Wave Life Sciences Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:WVE) 41% Dip Still Leaving Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Its P/SRatio
Apr 04Wave Life Sciences: Potential For Accelerated Approval Pathway With WVE-N531
Mar 27
WVE-007 And WVE-006 Will Offer New Treatment Options For Obesity And AATD
Advancing innovative treatments like WVE-007 and WVE-006 could drive revenue growth by addressing current therapy limitations and capturing market share in obesity and AATD.Wave Life Sciences Is A Buy On Pipeline Prospects
Jan 08US$22.20 - That's What Analysts Think Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:WVE) Is Worth After These Results
Nov 15Optimistic Investors Push Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:WVE) Shares Up 95% But Growth Is Lacking
Nov 09Wave Life Sciences: Positive WVE-006 Data For AATD Leads To 2025 Catalyst
Oct 16There's Reason For Concern Over Wave Life Sciences Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:WVE) Massive 43% Price Jump
Sep 25Wave Life Sciences: Spiking On Strong DMD Data, But Not Fully De-Risked Yet
Sep 24Broker Revenue Forecasts For Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:WVE) Are Surging Higher
Sep 08We're Keeping An Eye On Wave Life Sciences' (NASDAQ:WVE) Cash Burn Rate
Aug 05Pinning Down Wave Life Sciences Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:WVE) P/S Is Difficult Right Now
Jun 25We Think Wave Life Sciences (NASDAQ:WVE) Can Easily Afford To Drive Business Growth
Apr 09Wave Life Sciences' Weighty Ambition: Carving Out Obesity Niche
Mar 09Wave Life Sciences Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:WVE) 30% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Revenues
Mar 03We're Interested To See How Wave Life Sciences (NASDAQ:WVE) Uses Its Cash Hoard To Grow
Sep 13Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:WVE) Analysts Just Cut Their EPS Forecasts Substantially
May 08Here's Why Wave Life Sciences (NASDAQ:WVE) Must Use Its Cash Wisely
Mar 30Are Investors Undervaluing Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:WVE) By 47%?
Jan 20Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: WVE's short term assets ($561.3M) exceed its short term liabilities ($49.8M).
Long Term Liabilities: WVE's short term assets ($561.3M) exceed its long term liabilities ($22.0M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: WVE is debt free.
Reducing Debt: WVE has not had any debt for past 5 years.
Balance Sheet
Cash Runway Analysis
For companies that have on average been loss-making in the past, we assess whether they have at least 1 year of cash runway.
Stable Cash Runway: WVE has sufficient cash runway for more than a year based on its current free cash flow.
Forecast Cash Runway: WVE has sufficient cash runway for 2.2 years if free cash flow continues to reduce at historical rates of 6% each year.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 13:58 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Wave Life Sciences Ltd. is covered by 29 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Alec Stranahan | BofA Global Research |
| Madison Wynne El-Saadi | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Whitney Ijem | Canaccord Genuity |