
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (PACB) Sentiment Analysis
Composite rating from 8 factors. Tap a factor to see the metrics behind its grade.
- ST sentiment gradeHow the market currently feels about this stock versus its peers
- F
- Overall ST grade
- C
- ST Score
- 39.8
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PACB stock: frequently asked questions
What is PACB's ST Score?
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (PACB) has an ST Score of 39.8 (C), on our 0–100 scale where higher is stronger. The ST Score combines eight factor grades — valuation, profitability, financial strength, momentum, growth, forecast, sentiment and Piotroski — into a single A+ to F rating.
Is PACB a buy, hold, or sell?
Analysts rate PACB a Buy, with a price target of $1.18 (-25.3% vs the current price). Our ST Score grades it C (39.8/100). The ST Score is a data-driven signal, not a recommendation.
What are PACB's factor grades?
Valuation A-, Profitability D+, Financial Strength B-, Momentum A-, Growth C-, Forecast C, Sentiment F.
What is PACB's valuation grade?
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (PACB) earns a valuation grade of A-, measured against Medical - Devices peers. The valuation factor looks at multiples such as P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA and free cash flow yield.
What is PACB's growth grade?
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (PACB) earns a growth grade of C-, measured against Medical - Devices peers. The growth factor looks at revenue, earnings and cash flow growth over recent quarters and years.
What is PACB's profitability grade?
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (PACB) earns a profitability grade of D+, measured against Medical - Devices peers. The profitability factor looks at margins and returns such as gross margin, net margin, ROE and ROIC.
What is PACB's financial strength grade?
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (PACB) earns a financial strength grade of B-, measured against Medical - Devices peers. The financial strength factor looks at debt levels, liquidity and coverage ratios.
What is the analyst price target for PACB?
The average analyst price target for Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (PACB) is $1.18 from 18 analysts, which is -25.3% versus the recent price of $1.58.
What is PACB's Piotroski score?
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (PACB) has a Piotroski F-Score of 2 out of 9. The Piotroski score checks nine accounting signals covering profitability, leverage and operating efficiency; scores of 8–9 are considered strong and 0–2 weak.