Humacyte, Inc. (HUMA) — Stock Score Summary

Humacyte, Inc. (HUMA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 1/100 based on Quality (15/100), Value (28/100), and Momentum (25/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Humacyte, Inc. is another small-cap US healthcare (biotech) company ($191M MCap) with an extremely low SmartRank (SR: 0.2), poor quality (Q:13), and a 'STRONG_SELL' signal. As with Genelux, this type of early-stage, speculative biotech company does not align with the fund's philosophy of investing in 'quality compounders' with durable moats and predictable reinvestment runways. There is no identified macro tailwind to offset the inherent risks.

Humacyte, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing bioengineered human acellular vessels (HAVs) for vascular repair, reconstruction, and replacement. Its proprietary technology aims to create off-the-shelf, universally implantable vessels that avoid rejection, addressing significant unmet needs in vascular surgery. The company holds a unique position in regenerative medicine with the potential to offer a superior alternative to synthetic grafts and autologous vessels.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.05
Market Cap$233M
P/E (Forward)-5.16
Price/Book51.58
Return on Equity-409.5%
Return on Invested Capital-30.2%
Debt/Equity572.10
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin-5704.0%
Revenue Growth-4.3%
Free Cash Flow$-65M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Humacyte, Inc.’s (HUMA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Humacyte, Inc. (HUMA) is 1/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (15), Value (28), and Momentum (25) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Humacyte, Inc. have an economic moat?
Humacyte, Inc. (HUMA) has a Quality factor score of 15/100. 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 Humacyte, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Humacyte, Inc. (HUMA) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 1/100. 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 Humacyte, Inc. in?
Humacyte, Inc. (HUMA) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Biotechnology industry (United States).