BLU:NSD-BELLUS Health Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Biotechnology | NSD

Last Closing Price

USD 4.52

Change

+0.11 (+2.49)%

Market Cap

USD 0.35B

Volume

1.11M

Average Target Price

USD 10.00 (+121.24%)
Average Analyst Rating

Verdict

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

About

BELLUS Health Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, develops therapeutics for the treatment of chronic cough and other hypersensitization disorders. Its lead drug candidate includes BLU-5937, an oral small molecule antagonist of the P2X3 receptor, which is in Phase II clinical trial for treatment of chronic cough and chronic pruritus. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Laval, Canada.

Company Website : http://www.bellushealth.com

Address : 275 Armand-Frappier Boulevard, Laval, QC, Canada, H7V 4A7

Employees : 32

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : -0.52

52 Week High : 12.03

Short Ratio : 3.11

52 Week Low : 2.12

Shorted Shares : 2,963,330

200 Day Moving Average : 3.35

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 2,945,355

50 Day Moving Average : 4.11

Shares Held By Insiders : 220.2%

Short Percentage : 4.00%

Shares Held by Institutions : 65.61%

Unadjusted Closing Price

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2021-04-21 )

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Biotechnology)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 47.71% 89% B+ 89% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 47.71% 89% B+ 89% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -49.72% 8% F 3% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -49.72% 8% F 3% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -22.48% 10% F 4% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -22.48% 10% F 4% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 29.21% 88% B+ 58% F
Risk Adjusted Return -76.95% 6% F 3% F
Market Capitalization 0.35B 47% F 43% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Biotechnology)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio -99,999.99 95% A 98% A+
Price/Book Ratio 2.45 76% C 58% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -11.65 64% D 78% C+
EV/EBITDA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -26.93% 79% C+ 33% F
Return on Invested Capital -27.99% 73% C 25% F
Return on Assets -16.50% 72% C- 22% F
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio 3.11 52% F 37% F
Short Percent N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Beta -0.52 98% A+ 98% A+
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Annual Financials (USD)

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

What to not like:
Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Negative earnings

The company had negative total earnings in the most recent four quarters.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector