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CERS

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Cerus Corporation · Healthcare · United States · $587M · Avg Vol: $8M/d

50
StockRank
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Q
46
V
22
M
75
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-15.4%
D/E
1.4x
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%216.6M238.1M259.8M12.3%
EPS-0.24-0.21-0.11-0.08-0.05-0.03
Shares177.6M181.2M185.8M192.1M+8.2%200.4M
Debt87.2M96.0M98.1M96.9M3.6%97.4M
Equity67.6M52.6M56.1M64.2M-1.7%
Op CF-25.6M-43.2M11.4M4.8M-57.4%2.6M
Inv CF8.5M8.6M-8.1M-6.2M
Fin CF4.2M10.7M5.0M0.2M
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PRICE (1Y)+19.9%
2.472.672.883.083.28Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$3.07
RSI (14)
41.6
52W High
$3.47
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
46
ROIC
-5.7%39.7
ROE
-15.4%33.3
GP/Assets
51.7%89.1
Op. Margin
-0.7%35.5
FCF/Assets
1.0%50.7
Piotroski
550.0
Int. Cover
-0.8x35.8
D/E Ratio
1.43x9.4
Current Ratio
1.63x29.6
Value
22
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-401.5x25.0
P/FCF
259.9x5.3
P/B
9.3x12.1
P/S
2.9x57.5
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
75
52W High %
88%83.9
RS 6M
15%84.2
SMA 50/200
1.28x93.5
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+100%73.2
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$587M
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
53.0%

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)$587M50HOLD
KIDSOrthoPediatrics Corp.$485M54HOLD
OFIXOrthofix Medical Inc.$455M54HOLD
CTKBCytek Biosciences, Inc.$576M41HOLD
SIBNSI-BONE, Inc.$737M43HOLD
VREXVarex Imaging Corporation$460M56HOLD
QDELQuidelOrtho Corporation$1.1B48HOLD
MASS908 Devices Inc.$293M52HOLD
NPCENeuroPace, Inc.$505M34SELL
INSPInspire Medical Systems, Inc.$1.4B56HOLD

Peer medians: ROE -25.6% · P/E 27.6x · Gross margin 50.5%

Cerus Corporation (CERS) — Stock Score Summary

Cerus Corporation (CERS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 50/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (22/100), and Momentum (75/100) 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$3.07
Market Cap$587M
Price/Book9.35
Return on Equity-15.4%
Return on Invested Capital-5.7%
Debt/Equity1.43x
Gross Margin53.0%
Operating Margin-0.7%
Revenue Growth24.1%
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 50/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (22), and Momentum (75) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
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 50/100. 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).