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ArcticZymes Technologies ASA · Healthcare · Norway · $107M · Avg Vol: $90K/d

45
StockRank
Q
66
V
20
M
50
P/E (TTM)
78.5x
ROE
4.1%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

A high-quality Norwegian enzyme producer with strong ROIC potential, serving as a critical upstream supplier to molecular diagnostics and biopharma CDMOs. The asset-light model and high switching costs create a strong moat, though valuation remains demanding.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

ArcticZymes Technologies ASA develops, manufactures, and commercializes novel recombinant enzymes derived from cold-water marine organisms for use in molecular research, diagnostics, and biomanufacturing. The company operates as a high-margin B2B supplier to global life science and gene therapy companies. Its competitive moat is secured by proprietary enzyme technology, high-barrier manufacturing standards, and strong intellectual property.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue14.1M12.3M10.8M11.6M-6.3%
EPS0.070.040.020.02-33.6%
Shares50.6M50.9M51.1M51.1M+1.0%
Debt1.5M1.3M0.8M0.6M-27.6%
Equity29.4M31.9M33.5M34.9M5.9%
Op CF6.0M2.5M0.2M2.7M-23.8%
Inv CF-3.4M-2.2M-1.0M-0.5M
Fin CF-0.2M-0.1M-0.2M-0.4M
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PRICE (1Y)+1.5%
2.042.112.182.252.32May 8Jun 2Jun 22
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$2.10
RSI (14)
46.4
52W High
$3.24
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
66
ROIC
3.6%52.6
ROE
4.1%53.4
GP/Assets
33.8%71.2
Op. Margin
-2.1%33.4
FCF/Assets
3.8%65.1
Piotroski
892.7
Int. Cover
44.6x76.0
D/E Ratio
0.06x73.3
Current Ratio
15.83x93.2
Value
20
P/E (TTM)
78.5x12.6
EV/EBITDA
70.0x7.4
P/FCF
699.1x14.2
P/B
3.1x41.8
P/S
8.1x29.9
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
50
52W High %
65%48.5
RS 6M
-26%58.7
SMA 50/200
0.89x31.5
EPS Rev 4W
-0.2%32.9
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
81.4
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$107M
P/E (Forward)
32.4x
Gross Margin
95.2%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
AZT.OLArcticZymes Technologies ASA(you)$107M45HOLD
NYKD.OLNykode Therapeutics AS$109M46HOLD
TRMED.OLThor Medical ASA$157M20SELL
ZLNA.OLZelluna ASA$51M20SELL
CRNA.OLCircio Holding ASA$232M20SELL
PHO.OLPhotocure ASA$166M70BUY
VISTN.OLVistin Pharma ASA$93M99STRONG BUY
MEDI.OLMedistim ASA$438M86STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 16.1% · P/E 19.0x · Gross margin 93.6%

ArcticZymes Technologies ASA (AZT.OL) — Stock Score Summary

ArcticZymes Technologies ASA (AZT.OL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 45/100 based on Quality (66/100), Value (20/100), and Momentum (50/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. A high-quality Norwegian enzyme producer with strong ROIC potential, serving as a critical upstream supplier to molecular diagnostics and biopharma CDMOs. The asset-light model and high switching costs create a strong moat, though valuation remains demanding.

ArcticZymes Technologies ASA develops, manufactures, and commercializes novel recombinant enzymes derived from cold-water marine organisms for use in molecular research, diagnostics, and biomanufacturing. The company operates as a high-margin B2B supplier to global life science and gene therapy companies. Its competitive moat is secured by proprietary enzyme technology, high-barrier manufacturing standards, and strong intellectual property.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$2.10
Market Cap$107M
P/E (TTM)78.46
P/E (Forward)32.43
Price/Book3.06
Return on Equity4.1%
Return on Invested Capital3.6%
Debt/Equity5.63
Gross Margin95.2%
Operating Margin-2.1%
Revenue Growth40.9%
Free Cash Flow$153K

ArcticZymes Technologies ASA operates in the Biotechnology industry, part of the Healthcare sector (Norway).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ArcticZymes Technologies ASA’s (AZT.OL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for ArcticZymes Technologies ASA (AZT.OL) is 45/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (66), Value (20), and Momentum (50) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does ArcticZymes Technologies ASA have an economic moat?
ArcticZymes Technologies ASA (AZT.OL) has a Quality factor score of 66/100. 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 ArcticZymes Technologies ASA a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for ArcticZymes Technologies ASA (AZT.OL) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 45/100. 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 ArcticZymes Technologies ASA in?
ArcticZymes Technologies ASA (AZT.OL) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Biotechnology industry (Norway).