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Design Therapeutics, Inc. · Healthcare · United States · $953M · Avg Vol: $7M/d

34
StockRank
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Q
31
V
26
M
66
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-34.1%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Design Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing gene-targeted small molecule therapies for serious degenerative diseases. Its proprietary GeneTAC (Gene-Targeting Chimeric) platform enables the precise modulation of disease-causing RNA and protein, offering a novel therapeutic approach. The company distinguishes itself by pioneering this new class of small molecule drugs, aiming to address the root causes of severe genetic conditions with high unmet medical needs.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue0000
EPS-1.14-1.19-0.88-1.22-1.18-1.36-1.59
Shares55.9M56.5M56.8M60.4M+8.1%62.6M
Debt3.7M3.0M2.3M1.5M-25.4%2.7M
Equity327.3M277.7M242.1M212.5M-13.4%
Op CF-51.3M-58.6M-43.1M-54.4M-55.1M
Inv CF-221.0M52.5M44.0M22.9M
Fin CF0.2M0.7M0.5M25.7M
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PRICE (1Y)+27.3%
11.6312.7113.7814.8615.94Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$15.11
RSI (14)
58.9
52W High
$17.25
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
31
ROIC
-37.3%21.4
ROE
-34.1%25.1
GP/Assets
-26.0%4.0
Op. Margin
0.0%40.1
FCF/Assets
-14.0%26.8
Piotroski
29.6
Int. Cover
N/A
D/E Ratio
0.01x82.7
Current Ratio
18.86x95.2
Value
26
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-9.9x25.0
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
4.8x29.6
P/S
N/A
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
66
52W High %
88%78.8
RS 6M
32%86.5
SMA 50/200
1.21x89.4
EPS Rev 4W
+2.6%75.3
EPS Rev 12W
+2.6%75.4
EPS Improve
-35%12.4
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$953M
P/E (Forward)
-9.8x
Gross Margin
0.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Healthcare, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of DSGN are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
DSGNDesign Therapeutics, Inc.(you)$953M34Sell
IMMXImmix Biopharma, Inc.$969M34Sell
LXRXLexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$1.0B34Sell
CADLCandel Therapeutics, Inc.$984M31Sell
FTHFaeth Therapeutics, Inc.$897M32Sell
NGNENeurogene Inc.$793M34Sell
APMDApnimed, Inc.$1.0B36Hold
SLDBSolid Biosciences Inc.$982M38Hold
CLYMClimb Bio, Inc.$942M39Hold
AVTXAvalo Therapeutics, Inc.$1.0B29Sell

Peer medians: ROE -25.6% · P/E 29.5x · Gross margin 58.8%

Design Therapeutics, Inc. (DSGN): Stock Score Summary

Design Therapeutics, Inc. (DSGN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 34/100 based on Quality (31/100), Value (26/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

Design Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing gene-targeted small molecule therapies for serious degenerative diseases. Its proprietary GeneTAC (Gene-Targeting Chimeric) platform enables the precise modulation of disease-causing RNA and protein, offering a novel therapeutic approach. The company distinguishes itself by pioneering this new class of small molecule drugs, aiming to address the root causes of severe genetic conditions with high unmet medical needs.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$15.11
Market Cap$953M
P/E (Forward)-9.79
Price/Book4.83
Return on Equity-34.1%
Return on Invested Capital-37.3%
Debt/Equity0.01x
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin0.0%
Free Cash Flow$-32M

Design Therapeutics, Inc. operates in the Biotechnology industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Design Therapeutics, Inc.’s (DSGN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Design Therapeutics, Inc. (DSGN) is 34/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (31), Value (26), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Design Therapeutics, Inc. have an economic moat?
Design Therapeutics, Inc. (DSGN) has a Quality factor score of 31/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Design Therapeutics, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Design Therapeutics, Inc. (DSGN) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 34/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Design Therapeutics, Inc. in?
Design Therapeutics, Inc. (DSGN) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Biotechnology industry (United States).