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CERS

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Cerus Corporation · Healthcare · United States · $534M · Avg Vol: $6M/d

37
StockRank
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Q
46
V
18
M
65
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-10.8%
D/E
1.1x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Cerus Corporation is a biomedical products company focused on blood safety, developing and commercializing the INTERCEPT Blood System, a proprietary technology designed to inactivate a broad spectrum of pathogens in transfused blood components. Its competitive moat lies in its patented technology, offering a critical safety enhancement in transfusion medicine with significant regulatory approvals and growing adoption by blood centers globally. Cerus is a niche leader, driving innovation in blood component safety with a unique and effective solution.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue162.0M156.4M180.3M206.1M8.4%221.6M249.0M271.5M14.8%
EPS-0.24-0.21-0.11-0.08-0.03-0.05-0.01
Shares177.6M181.2M185.8M192.1M+8.2%201.5M
Debt87.2M96.0M98.1M96.9M3.6%76.8M
Equity67.6M52.6M56.1M64.2M-1.7%
Op CF-25.6M-43.2M11.4M4.8M-57.4%2.4M
Inv CF8.5M8.6M-8.1M-6.2M
Fin CF4.2M10.7M5.0M0.2M
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PRICE (1Y)-12.5%
2.152.362.572.772.98Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$2.51
RSI (14)
17.3
52W High
$3.47
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
46
ROIC
-5.7%38.6
ROE
-10.8%34.1
GP/Assets
52.0%88.1
Op. Margin
-3.2%30.7
FCF/Assets
1.0%50.4
Piotroski
549.3
Int. Cover
-0.8x34.2
D/E Ratio
1.09x12.4
Current Ratio
1.83x35.2
Value
18
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
8229.9x0.0
P/FCF
236.4x7.3
P/B
7.4x17.2
P/S
2.4x63.6
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
65
52W High %
72%53.7
RS 6M
29%84.9
SMA 50/200
1.18x86.2
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+83%69.1
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$534M
P/E (Forward)
-518.0x
Gross Margin
52.0%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CERSCerus Corporation(you)$534M37Hold
NPCENeuroPace, Inc.$495M32Sell
CTKBCytek Biosciences, Inc.$608M32Sell
KIDSOrthoPediatrics Corp.$617M41Hold
SENSSenseonics Holdings, Inc.$493M29Sell
SGHTSight Sciences, Inc.$471M44Hold
AHCOAdaptHealth Corp.$772M41Hold
TMCITreace Medical Concepts, Inc.$302M39Hold
MASS908 Devices Inc.$444M48Hold
OFIXOrthofix Medical Inc.$392M27Sell

Peer medians: ROE -30.8% · P/E 27.0x · Gross margin 58.3%

Cerus Corporation (CERS): Stock Score Summary

Cerus Corporation (CERS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 37/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (18/100), and Momentum (65/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Cerus Corporation is a biomedical products company focused on blood safety, developing and commercializing the INTERCEPT Blood System, a proprietary technology designed to inactivate a broad spectrum of pathogens in transfused blood components. Its competitive moat lies in its patented technology, offering a critical safety enhancement in transfusion medicine with significant regulatory approvals and growing adoption by blood centers globally. Cerus is a niche leader, driving innovation in blood component safety with a unique and effective solution.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$2.51
Market Cap$534M
P/E (Forward)-518.00
Price/Book7.44
Return on Equity-10.8%
Return on Invested Capital-5.7%
Debt/Equity1.09x
Gross Margin52.0%
Operating Margin-3.2%
Revenue Growth9.5%
Free Cash Flow$2M

Cerus Corporation operates in the Medical Devices industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cerus Corporation’s (CERS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Cerus Corporation (CERS) is 37/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (18), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Cerus Corporation have an economic moat?
Cerus Corporation (CERS) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. 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 Cerus Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Cerus Corporation (CERS) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 37/100. 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 Cerus Corporation in?
Cerus Corporation (CERS) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Devices industry (United States).