Athersys, Inc., a biotechnology company, focuses on the research and development activities in the field of regenerative medicine. Its clinical development programs are focused on treating neurological conditions, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory and immune disorders.
Based on the Athersys Inc stock forecasts from 2 analysts, the average analyst target price for Athersys Inc is USD 0.50 over the next 12 months. Athersys Inc’s average analyst rating is Under-perform. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Athersys Inc is Very Bearish, which is based on 0 positive signals and 7 negative signals. At the last closing, Athersys Inc’s stock price was USD 0.21. Athersys Inc’s stock price has changed by -67.08% over the past week, -61.09% over the past month and -87.11% over the last year.
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ATHX:NSD (Athersys Inc)
Biotechnology | NSD | Common Stock
Values as of 23rd May, 2022
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Last Close
USD 0.21
Change
-0.05(-17.69%)
Market Cap
USD 0.06B
1 Yr Capital Gain
-87.11%
1 Yr Dividend Return
N/A
1 Yr Total
Return
-87.11%
Earning Growth (5 yr)
-466.96%
Average Target Price
0.50(+133.64% )
Average Analyst
Rating
Under-perform
Fundamental
Analysis
N/A
Our view of the stock is Very Bearish with a score of 0 out of 10, where 0 is very bearish and 10 very bullish
What to like
There is nothing we particularly like
What to not like
Low market capitalization
This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique
technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.
Poor risk adjusted returns
This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.
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 compared to book value
The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.
Negative cashflow
The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Low Earnings Growth
This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
Low Revenue Growth
This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
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ATHX:NSD (Athersys Inc)
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Adjusted Closing Share Volume
Relative Returns Relative Performance (Total Returns)
Security Capital Gain Dividend Return Total Return
ATHX
Athersys Inc
-87.1% 0 -87.1%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1
-10.3% +0.4% -9.9%
Company Overview
Athersys, Inc., a biotechnology company, focuses on the research and development activities in the field of regenerative medicine. Its
clinical development programs are focused on treating neurological conditions, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory and immune
disorders, and pulmonary and other conditions. The company's lead platform product includes MultiStem cell therapy, an allogeneic stem
cell product, which is in Phase III clinical study for the treatment of patients suffering from neurological damage from an ischemic stroke, as
well as for acute respiratory distress syndrome, trauma complications, HSC transplant support, and other indications. It also develops
MultiStem cell therapy to promote tissue repair and healing for animal patients, including those suffering from serious conditions with unmet
medical needs. The company has license and collaboration agreements with Healios K.K. to develop and commercialize MultiStem cell
therapy for ischemic stroke, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and ophthalmological indications, as well as for the treatment of liver,
kidney, pancreas, and intestinal tissue diseases; and the University of Minnesota to develop MultiStem cell therapy platform. Athersys, Inc.
was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Address: 3201 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44115-2634
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Company Website
https://www.athersys.com
Address
3201 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44115-2634
Fiscal Year End
December
Employees
104
Technical Indicators
Value Value
Beta -1.30 52 Week High 1.81
Short Ratio 5.80 52 Week Low 0.20
Shorted Shares 25,617,469 200 Day Moving Average 1.03
Shorted Shares Previous Month 21,269,141 50 Day Moving Average 0.61
Shares Held By Insiders 822.20% Short Percentage 6.00%
Shares Held by Institutions 23.61 Dividend Yield N/A
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Market Performance
Market Performance vs. Industry / Classification (Biotechnology) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
Value Sector Median
Percentile
Rank
Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD
Capital Gain -76.29% -45.8% 9% -20.2% 5%
Dividend Return N/A 1.0% N/A 0.9% N/A
Total Return -76.29% -45.8% 9% -19.6% 5%
Trailing 12 Months
Capital Gain -87.11% -63.9% 12% -20.7% 5%
Dividend Return N/A 4.2% N/A 2.3% N/A
Total Return -87.11% -63.9% 12% -19.2% 5%
Trailing 5 Years
Capital Gain -85.24% -55.9% 29% 5.3% 8%
Dividend Return N/A 19.7% N/A 11.1% N/A
Total Return -85.24% -55.9% 29% 16.4% 8%
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)
Capital Gain -2.19% 4.3% 44% 2.9% 27%
Dividend Return N/A 9.5% N/A 1.8% N/A
Total Return -2.19% 4.6% 44% 4.8% 26%
Risk Return Profile
Volatility (Standard
Deviation)
45.35% 58.3% 63% 32.2% 33%
Risk Adjusted Return -4.84% N/A 43% 21.1% 34%
Market Capitalization 0.06B 0.12B 29% 0.32B 19%
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Key Financial Ratios
Ratios vs. Industry / Classification (Computer Hardware) Ratios vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
Value Sector Median
Percentile
Rank
Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value
peratio N/A 8.2 N/A 16.0 N/A
pbratio 635.8 1.8 1% 1.6 0%
pcfratio -0.7 -2.5 20% -0.1 54%
pfcfratio N/A 0.6 N/A 10.1 N/A
Management Effectiveness
retequity -424.25% -57.6% 6% 0.7% 3%
retinvcap -364.79% -53.7% 3% -0.4% 4%
retass -87.78% -26.3% 4% 0.2% 2%
debtequityratio N/A 21.0% N/A 31.8% N/A
Technical Ratios
yield N/A 1.9% N/A 2.6% N/A
sratio 5.80 4.89 42% 3.11 27%
spercent 10.93% 4.8% 19% 2.9% 16%
beta -1.30 1.39 100% 1.09 99%
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Recent Analyst Ratings
Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price date
Downgrades Bank of America Underperform USD 1 » USD 0.25 2022-05-23
Downgraded by Bank of America Securities Buy » Neutral USD 1 » USD 0.25 2022-05-23
Target Lowered by Bank of America Securities Neutral USD 1.25 » USD 1 2022-03-16
Downgraded by Bank of America Securities Buy » Neutral USD 1.25 2021-11-19
Initiated by Bank of America Securities Buy USD 5 2020-06-25
Maintains Needham & Company LLC Buy USD 6 » USD 5 2020-05-08
Reiterated by Dawson James Buy USD 12 2020-05-06
Initiated by Citigroup Outperform USD 14 2020-04-23
Initiates Coverage On Dawson James Buy USD 11 2019-08-26
Set Price Target Maxim Group Buy USD 8 2019-01-23
Reiterates Maxim Group Buy USD 6 2018-08-08
Reiterates Maxim Group Buy USD 6 2018-07-31
Initiates Maxim Group Buy USD 6 2018-04-23
Set Price Target Maxim Group Buy USD 6 2018-03-13
Set Price Target Maxim Group Buy » Buy USD 12 » USD 6 2018-02-13
Set Price Target Maxim Group Buy » Buy USD 9 » USD 12 2017-08-07
Initiate Needham & Company LLC Buy USD 7 2017-02-07
Reiterate Maxim Group Buy USD 5 » USD 10 2016-03-11
Assigns Maxim Group USD 9 » USD 5 2015-12-22
Downgrade Piper Sandler Outperform » Neutral USD 2 » USD 1 2015-07-10
Assigns Maxim Group Buy USD 7 » USD 9 2015-01-23
Initiate Maxim Group Buy USD 3 2012-05-31
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