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CRISPR Therapeutics CRSP

SwitzerlandHealthcare · BiotechnologyUSD
2.7AI score
Rank 2,099 of 2,130
better than 1% of companies
52.35USD
▼ 28.4% in one year
CRSP MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
87.56 USD (+67.3%)
18 analysts
52-wk low 44.12High 78.48
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

CRISPR Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing gene therapies based on CRISPR/Cas9 technology to treat genetic and oncological diseases.

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓Strong growth10.0
  • ✕Poor share-price trend0.5
  • ✕Little competitive advantage0.7
  • ✕Demanding valuation0.8

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

Hold in portfolio only for investors with high risk tolerance and a long-term horizon, pending clinical and regulatory milestones.

CRISPR Therapeutics is a biotechnology company in the development phase, with no revenue from approved products and very negative profitability (operating margin of -1127.55%). Its revenue growth is exceptional (1041.40%), but the valuation is very demanding (FCF yield of -4.26%) and the risk is high.

⚠ Main risk

The main risk is the dependence on regulatory approval of its gene therapies, a long and highly uncertain process that can delay or prevent revenue generation.

Context and risks

CRISPR Therapeutics operates in Switzerland, with a moderate regulatory and governance framework. The main risk is the dependence on regulatory approval of its gene therapies, a long process with high uncertainty. The company has no revenue from approved products, so its valuation depends on future clinical and regulatory milestones.

Is CRISPR Therapeutics stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
Pricier than its sector

On Price / sales, it trades 10,961% above the Healthcare median.

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
Price / book2.94.1−29%
Price / sales378.03.4+10,961%

Sector: median of the 217 Healthcare companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 0.8 out of 10 (median for Healthcare: 4.7).

Average analyst target: 87.56 USD, +67.3% versus the price.

A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 0.7 (sector 5.5), Growth 10.0 (sector 6.6).

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Score by category

0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measures
Financial healthiWeak4.4Healthcare median: 6.5
Quality / MoatiPoor0.7Healthcare median: 5.5
ValuationiPoor0.8Healthcare median: 4.7
GrowthiExcellent10.0Healthcare median: 6.6
DividendiPoor1.5Healthcare median: 1.5
MomentumiPoor0.5Healthcare median: 6.2
Risk & ContextiPoor2.3Healthcare median: 7.1
Healthcare median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Healthcare median
EV / EBITDAi
−6.8
Healthcare: 14.5below
ROEi
−26.1%
Healthcare: 10.8%below
Operating margini
−1,127.6%
Healthcare: 15.2%below
Net debt / EBITDAi
3.08
Healthcare: 1.53above
Revenue growthi
+1,041.4%
Healthcare: +8.8%above
Dividend yieldi
0.0%
Healthcare: 0.0%below

Valuation

Forward P/E
−15.0
EV / EBITDA
−6.8
Price / book
2.9
Price / sales
378.0
Market cap
5.1B USD
Enterprise value
3.5B USD

Profitability

ROE
−26.1%
ROA
−14.2%
ROIC (approx.)
−6.0%
Gross margin
0.0%
Operating margin
−1,127.6%
Net margin
0.0%
Free cash flow
−215.8M USD
FCF yield
−4.3%

Solvency

Total debt
783.7M USD
Net debt
−1.6B USD
Cash
2.4B USD
EBITDA
−513.2M USD
Net debt / EBITDA
3.08
Debt / equity
44.87
Current ratio
17.85
Quick ratio
17.79

Growth

Revenue growth
+1,041.4%
EPS (TTM)
−4.74 USD
EPS (forward)
−3.50 USD

Dividend

Dividend yield
0.0%
Payout
0.0%

Risk and market

Beta
1.76
Analyst consensus
Buy (18)
Target price
87.56 USD
52-week range
44.12 – 78.48

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Frequently asked questions about CRISPR Therapeutics

Is CRISPR Therapeutics stock cheap or expensive?

On Price / sales, it trades 10,961% above the Healthcare median. Valuation score: 0.8 out of 10 (median for Healthcare: 4.7). Average analyst target: 87.56 USD, +67.3% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does CRISPR Therapeutics get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 2.7 out of 10, rank 2,099 of 2,130 (better than 1% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (10.0) and its weakest, Momentum (0.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

How much is CRISPR Therapeutics worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 5.1B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 3.5B USD.

How much debt does CRISPR Therapeutics have?

It has more cash than debt: net cash of 1.6B USD.

Does CRISPR Therapeutics pay a dividend?

It pays no dividend, or almost none.

How has CRISPR Therapeutics stock performed over the last year?

It has fallen 28.4% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 44.12 and 78.48 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of CRISPR Therapeutics?

18 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 87.56 USD (+67.3% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.