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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

AbCellera Biologics Inc.develops antibody discovery platform.Its full-stack, artificial intelligence-powered antibody discovery platform searches and analyzes the database of natural immune systems to find antibodies that could be developed as drugs.


As of December 31, 2021, the company had 156 discovery programs that are either completed, in progress, or under contract with 36 partners.AbCellera Biologics Inc.has a research collaboration and license agreement with Eli Lilly and Company.


The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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1.b. Last Insights on ABCL

AbCellera Biologics Inc.'s recent performance was driven by positive preclinical data on ABCL575, presented at the SID Annual Meeting 2025, and authorization from Health Canada to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial of ABCL575. The company also upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) due to growing optimism about its earnings prospects. These developments demonstrate AbCellera's ability to advance its pipeline and move closer to commercialization, which is a key driver of investor confidence.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. AbCellera's Q3 2025 Earnings: A Closer Look at Financials and Pipeline Progress

AbCellera reported revenue of $9 million for the quarter, primarily driven by research fees related to partnered programs. The company's research and development expenses were $55 million, a significant increase of approximately $14 million compared to the same period last year, reflecting the focus on investment in internal and co-development programs. This resulted in a net loss of roughly $57 million, or $0.19 per share on a basic and diluted basis, which was slightly worse than the estimated loss of $0.17 per share.

Publication Date: Nov -23

📋 Highlights

Financial Performance and Guidance

The company's available liquidity stands at approximately $680 million, comprising $520 million in cash and cash equivalents and $160 million in available committed government funding. As Carl L. Hansen mentioned, "We're confident in achieving our corporate priorities, including advancing at least one more development candidate into IND-enabling studies." This strong liquidity position is expected to support AbCellera's continued investment in its pipeline.

Pipeline Progress and Catalysts

AbCellera is making progress in its pipeline, with Phase I clinical trials for ABCL635 and ABCL575 progressing as planned and on track for readouts next year. The company is also working on bringing an additional development candidate forward by the end of the year. Key catalysts will come from outside of AbCellera, particularly from readouts on amlitelimab or the OX40/OX40 ligand class in other indications being evaluated by Sanofi and others.

Valuation and Growth Expectations

Analysts estimate revenue growth of 1.7% for next year. AbCellera's current valuation metrics, including a P/S Ratio of 29.74 and an EV/EBITDA of -6.29, indicate that the market is pricing in significant growth expectations. With an ROE of -16.95% and an ROIC of -42.98%, the company's return on equity and invested capital are negative, highlighting the challenges faced by biotech companies in generating returns before successful commercialization.

3. NewsRoom

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AbCellera Biologics Inc. (ABCL) Presents at Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript

Nov -22

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AbCellera Appoints Dr. Stephen Quake to its Board of Directors

Nov -10

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AbCellera Biologics Inc. (ABCL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Nov -08

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AbCellera Biologics Inc. (ABCL) Reports Q3 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

Nov -06

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AbCellera Reports Q3 2025 Business Results

Nov -06

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AbCellera to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences in November and December 2025

Oct -07

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AbCellera Biologics: Entering Growth Phase After A Pause

Oct -06

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Is ABCELLERA BIOLG (ABCL) Stock Outpacing Its Medical Peers This Year?

Sep -30

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (10.27%)

6. Segments

Antibodies

Expected Growth: 10.27%

AbCellera Biologics Inc.'s antibodies exhibit strong growth driven by increasing demand for targeted therapies, advancements in antibody discovery platforms, and strategic partnerships. The company's proprietary technology enables rapid identification and development of high-quality antibodies, fueling growth. Additionally, expanding applications in oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases contribute to the 10.27% growth rate.

7. Detailed Products

Antibody Discovery

AbCellera's antibody discovery platform uses advanced genomics, machine learning, and high-throughput screening to identify and develop novel antibodies against specific targets.

Antibody Optimization

AbCellera's antibody optimization services use advanced engineering and computational tools to improve the affinity, stability, and manufacturability of antibodies.

Cell-Free Display

AbCellera's cell-free display technology enables the rapid and efficient screening of large antibody libraries against specific targets.

Single B Cell Screening

AbCellera's single B cell screening technology enables the isolation and characterization of individual B cells producing antibodies with specific properties.

Antibody Sequencing

AbCellera's antibody sequencing services use advanced genomics and bioinformatics tools to analyze and characterize antibody sequences.

Computational Antibody Design

AbCellera's computational antibody design platform uses machine learning and structural biology tools to design and optimize antibodies.

8. AbCellera Biologics Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

AbCellera Biologics Inc. has a moderate threat of substitutes due to the presence of alternative antibody discovery platforms and technologies.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

AbCellera Biologics Inc. has a low bargaining power of customers due to its strong partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and its unique antibody discovery capabilities.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

AbCellera Biologics Inc. has a moderate bargaining power of suppliers due to its reliance on a few key suppliers for its antibody discovery platform.

Threat Of New Entrants

AbCellera Biologics Inc. has a high threat of new entrants due to the growing interest in antibody discovery and the potential for new companies to enter the market.

Intensity Of Rivalry

AbCellera Biologics Inc. operates in a moderately competitive market with several established players, but its unique technology and partnerships give it a competitive advantage.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 6.29%
Debt Cost 3.95%
Equity Weight 93.71%
Equity Cost 6.50%
WACC 6.34%
Leverage 6.72%

11. Quality Control: AbCellera Biologics Inc. passed 3 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Seer

A-Score: 4.5/10

Value: 8.0

Growth: 4.2

Quality: 4.6

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 6.5

Volatility: 3.7

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AbCellera Biologics

A-Score: 4.0/10

Value: 7.0

Growth: 1.1

Quality: 4.1

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 10.0

Volatility: 1.7

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2seventy bio

A-Score: 3.7/10

Value: 7.6

Growth: 4.4

Quality: 4.4

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 5.0

Volatility: 0.7

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OncoCyte

A-Score: 3.7/10

Value: 7.0

Growth: 6.0

Quality: 3.2

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 4.0

Volatility: 1.7

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Vir Biotechnology

A-Score: 3.3/10

Value: 7.6

Growth: 3.6

Quality: 5.0

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 2.0

Volatility: 1.7

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Pliant Therapeutics

A-Score: 2.6/10

Value: 7.8

Growth: 3.2

Quality: 3.5

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 0.0

Volatility: 1.0

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

3.56$

Current Price

3.56$

Potential

-0.00%

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