Codexis, Inc. (CDXS) — Stock Score Summary

Codexis, Inc. (CDXS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 36/100 based on Quality (27/100), Value (39/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Codexis develops engineered enzymes that optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. This biocatalysis platform is highly relevant to the CDMO pricing power cycle as a second-order efficiency enabler, but the company is still transitioning to consistent profitability and faces customer concentration risks.

Codexis, Inc. is a leading company in enzyme engineering and biocatalysis, providing sustainable solutions for the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and industrial sectors. The company possesses a proprietary CodeEvolver® enzyme engineering platform, allowing for rapid development of highly specific and efficient enzymes. It is a specialized biotechnology company at the forefront of enzyme engineering, providing critical biocatalytic solutions for greener and more efficient manufacturing.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$2.47
Market Cap$250M
P/E (Forward)-7.57
Price/Book5.88
Return on Equity-68.9%
Return on Invested Capital-31.9%
Debt/Equity168.62
Gross Margin23.8%
Operating Margin-52.7%
Revenue Growth102.1%
Free Cash Flow$-8M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Codexis, Inc.’s (CDXS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Codexis, Inc. (CDXS) is 36/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (27), Value (39), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Codexis, Inc. have an economic moat?
Codexis, Inc. (CDXS) has a Quality factor score of 27/100. 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 Codexis, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Codexis, Inc. (CDXS) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 36/100. 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 Codexis, Inc. in?
Codexis, Inc. (CDXS) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Biotechnology industry (United States).