EXAS:NSC-Exact Sciences Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Diagnostics & Research | NASDAQ Capital Market

Last Closing

USD 57.55

Change

+0.07 (+0.12)%

Market Cap

USD 1.60B

Volume

1.07M

Analyst Target

USD 116.50
Analyst Rating

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About

Exact Sciences Corp is a molecular diagnostics company currently focused on the early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer. It has developed a non?invasive, patient friendly screening test called Cologuard(R).

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Diagnostics & Research) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Capital Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -22.21% 50% F 31% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -22.21% 50% F 30% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -22.21% 50% F 31% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -22.21% 50% F 30% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -38.84% 57% F 32% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -38.84% 53% F 29% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 4.18% 52% F 51% F
Dividend Return 4.18% 50% F 47% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 56.18% 58% F 35% F
Risk Adjusted Return 7.43% 52% F 39% F
Market Capitalization 1.60B 90% A- 93% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Diagnostics & Research) Ratio vs. Market (NASDAQ Capital Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio N/A N/A N/A
Price/Book Ratio 3.61 41% 33%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 74.05 7% 4%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 374.54 3% 1%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -6.76% 82% 52%
Return on Invested Capital -4.05% 85% 46%
Return on Assets -2.16% 80% 48%
Debt to Equity Ratio 73.58% 33% 32%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.