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BioLife Solutions (BLFS)


Market Price (3/14/2026): $18.39 | Market Cap: $885.5 Mil
Sector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Supplies

BioLife Solutions (BLFS)


Market Price (3/14/2026): $18.39
Market Cap: $885.5 Mil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Health Care Supplies

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0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 29%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -26%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -89%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -17 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -17%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%
  Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 44x
2 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -30%
  Significant share based compensation
SBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Gene Editing & Therapy, Biopharmaceutical R&D, Show more.
  Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.7%
4   Key risks
BLFS key risks include [1] high customer concentration, Show more.
0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 29%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%
2 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -30%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Gene Editing & Therapy, Biopharmaceutical R&D, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -26%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -89%
5 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -17 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -17%
6 Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 44x
7 Significant share based compensation
SBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%
8 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.7%
9 Key risks
BLFS key risks include [1] high customer concentration, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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BioLife Solutions (BLFS) stock has lost about 30% since 11/30/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Analyst Downgrade at the Beginning of the Period.

BioLife Solutions experienced a downgrade at the onset of the specified period, with Wall Street Zen lowering its rating from "buy" to "hold" on November 30, 2025. This change in analyst sentiment could have contributed to an initial decline in investor confidence.

2. Anticipated Deceleration in 2026 Revenue Growth.

While BioLife Solutions reported robust 29% revenue growth for the full year 2025, its financial guidance for 2026 projected a slower revenue growth rate of 17% to 20%. This anticipated deceleration in growth, despite still being positive, may have tempered investor expectations and put downward pressure on the stock.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -30.7% change in BLFS stock from 11/30/2025 to 3/13/2026 was primarily driven by a -33.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)113020253132026Change
Stock Price ($)26.5018.36-30.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)93964.0%
P/S Multiple13.79.2-33.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4848-0.5%
Cumulative Contribution-30.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 3/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BLFS-30.7% 
Market (SPY)-3.1%29.8%
Sector (XLV)-5.0%44.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -26.7% change in BLFS stock from 8/31/2025 to 3/13/2026 was primarily driven by a -34.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120253132026Change
Stock Price ($)25.0518.36-26.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)869612.1%
P/S Multiple13.99.2-34.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4848-0.7%
Cumulative Contribution-26.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 3/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BLFS-26.7% 
Market (SPY)3.0%37.2%
Sector (XLV)9.5%46.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -23.5% change in BLFS stock from 2/28/2025 to 3/13/2026 was primarily driven by a -62.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820253132026Change
Stock Price ($)24.0018.36-23.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4696111.2%
P/S Multiple24.39.2-62.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4648-4.1%
Cumulative Contribution-23.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2025 to 3/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BLFS-23.5% 
Market (SPY)12.4%48.2%
Sector (XLV)1.9%48.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -21.1% change in BLFS stock from 2/28/2023 to 3/13/2026 was primarily driven by a -37.8% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)22820233132026Change
Stock Price ($)23.2618.36-21.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)15596-37.8%
P/S Multiple6.49.243.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4348-11.4%
Cumulative Contribution-21.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2023 to 3/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BLFS-21.1% 
Market (SPY)73.4%40.4%
Sector (XLV)23.3%35.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
BLFS Return-7%-51%-11%60%-7%-21%-52%
Peers Return44%-37%1%-19%3%-21%-40%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-1%80%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BLFS Win Rate42%42%42%50%42%33% 
Peers Win Rate65%35%48%43%50%7% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%33% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BLFS Max Drawdown-26%-72%-51%-7%-20%-23% 
Peers Max Drawdown-5%-48%-32%-29%-33%-21% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-2% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: CYRX, AZTA, TMO, DHR, RGEN.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 3/13/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventBLFSS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-85.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven573.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-50.9%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven103.7%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven92 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-62.7%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven168.2%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven633 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-88.2%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven750.0%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven215 days1,480 days

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In The Past

BioLife Solutions's stock fell -85.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 9/1/2021. A -85.1% loss requires a 573.0% gain to breakeven.

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About BioLife Solutions (BLFS)

BioLife Solutions, Inc. develops, manufactures, and supplies bioproduction tools and services for the cell and gene therapy industry in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. The company's products are used in the basic and applied research, and commercial manufacturing of biologic-based therapies. It offers proprietary biopreservation media products, including HypoThermosol FRS and CryoStor that are formulated to mitigate preservation-induced, delayed-onset cell damage and death; and the ThawSTAR line that includes automated vial and cryobag thawing products that control the heat and timing of the thawing process of biologic materials. The company also provides evo shipping containers that are cloud-connected passive storage and transport containers for temperature-sensitive biologics and pharmaceuticals; liquid nitrogen laboratory freezers, cryogenic equipment, and accessories; and biological and pharmaceutical storage services. It markets and sells its products directly, as well as through third party distributors. BioLife Solutions, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Bothell, Washington.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe BioLife Solutions (BLFS):

  • Like a highly specialized Thermo Fisher Scientific for cell and gene therapy biopreservation.
  • The FedEx of ultra-sensitive, temperature-controlled biological materials for the cell and gene therapy industry.

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Major Products and Services of BioLife Solutions (BLFS):

  • Biopreservation Media Products: Proprietary media such as HypoThermosol FRS and CryoStor are formulated to mitigate preservation-induced cell damage and death.
  • ThawSTAR Thawing Products: Automated vial and cryobag thawing products that control the heat and timing for biologic materials.
  • evo Shipping Containers: Cloud-connected passive storage and transport containers for temperature-sensitive biologics and pharmaceuticals.
  • Cryogenic Equipment: Includes liquid nitrogen laboratory freezers, cryogenic equipment, and accessories.
  • Biological and Pharmaceutical Storage Services: Provides services for the storage of biological and pharmaceutical materials.

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BioLife Solutions (BLFS) primarily sells its bioproduction tools and services to other companies within the cell and gene therapy industry. While specific major customer names are not disclosed in the provided company description, the company's customer base consists of entities involved in the research, development, and commercial manufacturing of biologic-based therapies. These major categories of customers include:

  • Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies: Firms engaged in the development and commercial production of cell and gene therapies, requiring specialized biopreservation media, thawing devices, and cryogenic storage solutions.
  • Research Institutions and Academic Centers: Universities, hospitals, and other research organizations conducting basic and applied research in the fields of cell biology, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine.
  • Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs): Companies that provide outsourced development and manufacturing services for cell and gene therapy products to pharmaceutical and biotech clients.

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Roderick de Greef, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board

Mr. de Greef was appointed CEO and Chairman of the Board in October 2023. He has a long history with BioLife Solutions, having previously served as CFO from 2016 to 2021, COO from 2019 to 2021, and President & COO from November 2021 to January 2023. He also served on the company's board of directors from 2000 to 2013 and rejoined in January 2023. Prior to his operational roles at BioLife Solutions, Mr. de Greef spent over two decades as Chief Financial Officer for several public and private life science and medical technology companies. He has been involved in numerous domestic and international mergers and acquisitions and financing transactions. He has also served on the boards of other public companies, including Endologix, Cambridge Heart, Cardiac Science, and Elephant Talk Communications.

Troy Wichterman, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Wichterman was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in November 2021. He joined BioLife Solutions in 2015 as a financial analyst and advanced through positions of increasing responsibility, including Vice President of Finance since November 2019. He played an integral role in six acquisitions for the company. Before joining BioLife, Mr. Wichterman held various finance and accounting roles at Ventas, a public healthcare REIT, Heitman, a private equity real estate firm, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Aby J. Mathew, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer

Dr. Mathew was part of the founding team of BioLife Solutions and is a co-developer of the company's proprietary biopreservation media solutions, including HypoThermosol® and CryoStor®. He is a co-inventor on multiple issued and pending patents related to methods, devices, and formulations for the preservation of cells, tissues, and organs. Dr. Mathew has been conducting research in low-temperature biopreservation since 1994.

Garrie Richardson, Chief Revenue Officer

Mr. Richardson was appointed Chief Revenue Officer in October 2023. He founded SciSafe in 2010 and served as its CEO until BioLife Solutions acquired SciSafe in 2020. Following the acquisition, he served as the General Manager of BioLife's biostorage business before his promotion to Chief Revenue Officer.

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Here are the key risks to the business of BioLife Solutions (BLFS):
  1. Dependence on the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Industry and Regulatory Changes: BioLife Solutions' financial performance is closely tied to the cell and gene therapy (CGT) industry, which, despite its rapid growth, exposes the company to sector-specific risks. Any downturns or significant shifts, such as changes in cell and gene therapy regulations or delays in regulatory approvals (e.g., FDA updates on cell therapy manufacturing), could severely impact the adoption of new therapies and, consequently, the demand for BioLife's products and its revenue and growth prospects. Staying ahead of these regulatory changes is crucial for the company's success.
  2. Intense Competition: BioLife Solutions operates in a highly competitive market, facing fierce competition from both established and emerging firms, including larger entities with greater financial and human resources. This competitive pressure could lead to price wars, reduced market share, and impact profitability, especially within the biopreservation market. The ongoing challenge of competitors developing more effective or less costly products requires continuous innovation and strategic marketing efforts from BioLife Solutions.
  3. Customer and Product Concentration: The company faces a risk associated with customer and product concentration. A significant portion of BioLife Solutions' revenue, particularly for its biopreservation media (BPM) products, is generated from a limited number of customers, with the top 20 BPM customers accounting for roughly 80% of BPM revenue. Similarly, a small number of products, such as CryoStor, drive a large share of sales. This reliance makes BioLife Solutions vulnerable to changes or disruptions involving these major clients or specific product sales, which could significantly impact net product revenue and operating results.

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BioLife Solutions, Inc. provides bioproduction tools and services across several key markets within the cell and gene therapy industry. The addressable markets for its main products and services are significant and are projected to grow considerably.

Biopreservation Media Products (HypoThermosol FRS and CryoStor)

The global biopreservation market for media was valued at USD 1.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 15.5 billion by 2035, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.6% from 2026 to 2035. Another estimate places the global biopreservation market size at USD 4.4 billion in 2024, with a projection to reach USD 7.1 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.8%. Focusing specifically on cell cryopreservation, a closely related market, the global market size was valued at US$ 14.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 104.8 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 19.4% from 2025 to 2035. North America held the largest revenue share in the cell cryopreservation market, at 40.2% in 2024.

ThawSTAR Line (Automated Vial and Cryobag Thawing Products)

The global cryobag thawing system market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 4.1% from 2025 to 2031. The broader global thawing equipment market was valued at USD 180 million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 321.03 million by 2029, with a CAGR of 7.50% from 2022 to 2029. North America dominates the thawing equipment market due to the prevalence of large blood banks and improved healthcare infrastructure. Another report indicates that the global freeze and thaw systems market size was USD 415.5 million in 2024 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.20% from 2024 to 2031.

Evo Shipping Containers (Cloud-connected Passive Storage and Transport Containers)

These products fall under the cell and gene therapy cold chain logistics market. The global cell and gene therapy third-party logistics market size was estimated at USD 10.71 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 20.04 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.05% from 2025 to 2030. North America accounted for the largest market share of 38.13% in this market in 2024. Similarly, the global cell and gene therapy cold chain logistics market size was valued at USD 2.14 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow to USD 9.12 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 15.60% during the forecast period of 2026-2035. Another source estimates the global cell & gene therapy logistics market size at US$ 6.41 billion in 2025, expected to reach around US$ 43.14 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 21% between 2026 and 2035.

Liquid Nitrogen Laboratory Freezers, Cryogenic Equipment, and Accessories

The global cryogenic equipment market size was valued at USD 22.73 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 34.40 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.23% during 2025-2033. Asia Pacific currently dominates this market, holding over 37.8% share in 2024. Other projections for the global cryogenic equipment market size include USD 26,573.8 million in 2025, reaching USD 45,390.9 million by 2033 with a CAGR of 7.0% from 2026 to 2033. A related market, the global biopreservation media storage equipment market, was evaluated at USD 1.30 billion in 2025 and is predicted to reach approximately USD 2.69 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.55%.

Biological and Pharmaceutical Storage Services

The global biostorage service market was valued at USD 4.6 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 11.0 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of approximately 8.2% between 2025 and 2035. Furthermore, the global cryopreservation services market was estimated to be worth USD 8 billion in 2023 and is expected to increase to USD 34.07 billion by 2030, with a projected CAGR of 23% from 2024 to 2030. The global biological sample temperature-controlled storage services market size was valued at USD 619 million in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 1,292 million by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 11.4%. For pharmaceutical-specific storage, the global pharmaceutical stability and storage services market was valued at USD 15 billion in 2024 and is projected to exhibit a 6.5% CAGR from 2025 to 2034.

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BioLife Solutions (NASDAQ: BLFS) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key factors:

  • Growing Adoption of Biopreservation Media in Commercial Cell and Gene Therapies: BioLife Solutions' proprietary biopreservation media products, such as CryoStor and HypoThermosol, are increasingly being adopted by customers with commercially approved cell and gene therapies. This segment represented approximately 40% of total biopreservation media revenue in Q2 2025, with expectations for it to reach 50%-55% in 2026, indicating a significant and recurring revenue stream as more therapies gain approval and patient populations grow. The company's biopreservation media is embedded in 16 approved therapies and utilized in over 250 ongoing commercial clinical trials in the U.S.
  • Expansion of the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Market: The broader growth of the cell and gene therapy market is a significant tailwind for BioLife Solutions. This includes the approval of new and unique therapies, geographic expansion of existing treatments, and the application of approved therapies to earlier lines of treatment and additional indications. This expanding market directly increases the demand for BioLife's essential bioproduction tools.
  • Multi-Product Penetration and Cross-selling Opportunities: BioLife Solutions is focused on increasing its revenue per patient dose by cross-selling its comprehensive portfolio of cell processing tools beyond just biopreservation media. The strategic divestiture of its evo cold chain logistics business in late 2025 further streamlined the company to focus on its higher-value, recurring cell processing revenue franchises, creating greater opportunities for customers to adopt a wider range of its products, such as ThawSTAR automated thawing devices.
  • Strategic Acquisitions and Partnerships: The company's strategy includes expanding its platform through targeted mergers and acquisitions, minority investments, and strategic collaborations. Recent examples include the acquisition of PanTHERA CryoSolutions, an investment in Pluristyx, and a new distribution and development agreement with Qkine Limited for cytokines. These initiatives are designed to broaden BioLife's product offerings and market reach within the cell and gene therapy ecosystem.
  • Planned Price Increases: BioLife Solutions anticipates implementing price increases in 2026, with expectations for a 4% to 6% increase depending on the specific product (SKU). This strategy is expected to contribute to revenue growth, with past performance indicating that year-to-date price growth in 2025 was even higher than list price increases due to customer contract negotiations.

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Share Repurchases

No information available for share repurchases over the last 3-5 years.

Share Issuance

  • BioLife Solutions issued 6.65 million shares of common stock as part of the acquisition of Global Cooling, Inc. (Stirling Ultracold) in May 2021.
  • As of February 19, 2026, the company had 48.3 million shares issued and outstanding, and 50.2 million shares on a fully diluted basis.

Outbound Investments

  • Acquired Global Cooling, Inc. (operating as Stirling Ultracold), a manufacturer of ultra-low temperature mechanical freezers, for approximately $270 million in May 2021, primarily through the issuance of 6.65 million shares of common stock and assumption of $8.7 million in debt.
  • Acquired Sexton Biotechnologies, a provider of manufacturing solutions for the cell and gene therapy industry, for a total value of $30 million in August 2021.
  • Acquired PanTHERA CryoSolutions, a developer of novel cryopreservation solutions, for $9.3 million in cash and 241,355 shares of BioLife common stock in April 2025, purchasing the 90% of PanTHERA common shares it did not already own.
  • Made a $2 million strategic investment in Pluristyx through convertible notes in July 2025, which also included a board observer seat and rights related to potential future acquisitions.
  • Divested its evo cold chain logistics subsidiary for $23.5 million in cash in 2025.
  • Divested SciSafe for $73 million in cash and CBS for $6.1 million.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for the fourth quarter of 2025 were $4.4 million.
  • Planned capital projects for Q1 2026 include approximately $5.5 million for a Bothell media cleanroom.
  • Planned capital projects for H2 2027 include approximately $15 million for an Indianapolis hPL facility.

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Financials

BLFSCYRXAZTATMODHRRGENMedian
NameBioLife .CryoPort Azenta Thermo F.Danaher Repligen  
Mkt Price18.367.8221.42464.37187.32114.2067.81
Mkt Cap0.90.41.0173.7132.56.43.7
Rev LTM9624459544,55524,568738667
Op Inc LTM-17-51-178,1094,6904212
FCF LTM0-35316,2935,2609261
FCF 3Y Avg-5-37246,8295,44610363
CFO LTM20-15637,8186,41611790
CFO 3Y Avg5-8598,2976,75613697

Growth & Margins

BLFSCYRXAZTATMODHRRGENMedian
NameBioLife .CryoPort Azenta Thermo F.Danaher Repligen  
Rev Chg LTM28.9%41.3%2.7%3.9%2.9%16.4%10.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg8.9%5.2%0.6%-0.2%-2.5%-1.5%0.2%
Rev Chg Q24.3%15.4%0.8%7.2%4.6%18.1%11.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.0%2.5%0.2%1.9%1.2%4.3%2.2%
Op Mgn LTM-17.3%-20.9%-2.8%18.2%19.1%5.6%1.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-18.4%-27.6%-5.8%17.8%20.4%1.1%-2.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.6%2.0%0.4%-0.2%0.1%6.8%1.0%
CFO/Rev LTM20.9%-6.1%10.6%17.5%26.1%15.9%16.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg5.3%-3.6%10.3%19.1%28.0%20.5%14.7%
FCF/Rev LTM0.4%-14.4%5.2%14.1%21.4%12.4%8.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-5.9%-17.5%4.1%15.7%22.6%15.6%9.9%

Valuation

BLFSCYRXAZTATMODHRRGENMedian
NameBioLife .CryoPort Azenta Thermo F.Danaher Repligen  
Mkt Cap0.90.41.0173.7132.56.43.7
P/S9.21.61.73.95.48.74.6
P/EBIT-53.2-7.7-58.419.929.576.76.1
P/E-192.45.8-17.025.936.7131.515.9
P/CFO43.9-26.215.622.220.754.821.4
Total Yield-0.5%17.2%-5.9%3.9%2.7%0.8%1.7%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-0.7%-7.4%1.2%3.3%3.3%1.2%1.2%
D/E0.00.60.10.20.10.10.1
Net D/E-0.1-0.5-0.40.20.1-0.0-0.0

Returns

BLFSCYRXAZTATMODHRRGENMedian
NameBioLife .CryoPort Azenta Thermo F.Danaher Repligen  
1M Rtn-17.5%-8.0%-29.7%-11.9%-14.8%-18.1%-16.2%
3M Rtn-24.7%-16.8%-39.3%-18.9%-17.1%-27.4%-21.8%
6M Rtn-28.0%-9.5%-27.8%-3.0%-1.1%0.6%-6.2%
12M Rtn-26.7%25.3%-41.4%-8.4%-7.6%-19.8%-14.1%
3Y Rtn-14.9%-63.6%-47.3%-15.8%-12.6%-34.5%-25.1%
1M Excs Rtn-15.1%-5.6%-27.3%-9.5%-12.5%-15.7%-13.8%
3M Excs Rtn-24.3%-20.7%-39.7%-17.5%-17.0%-28.7%-22.5%
6M Excs Rtn-34.2%-20.3%-34.2%-8.2%-6.6%-7.3%-14.2%
12M Excs Rtn-51.1%-9.9%-64.9%-30.1%-29.0%-42.5%-36.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-88.6%-135.5%-120.1%-85.3%-83.3%-104.4%-96.5%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
CryoStor60    
Cell processing 66   
Evo and thaw 10   
Product revenue  13610245
Rental revenue  1072
Service revenue  15102
Total607616211948


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$18.36 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.9 
First Trading Date05/26/1992 
Distance from 52W High-36.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$22.83$24.09
DMA Trendindeterminatedown
Distance from DMA-19.6%-23.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility48.5%51.5%
Downside Capture219.10196.66
Upside Capture77.22126.37
Correlation (SPY)30.5%50.7%
BLFS Betas & Captures as of 2/28/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.770.900.871.171.271.50
Up Beta-0.371.851.801.721.261.39
Down Beta1.37-0.90-0.820.111.021.31
Up Capture144%138%112%140%163%399%
Bmk +ve Days9203170142431
Stock +ve Days11202958120365
Down Capture43%159%165%154%129%111%
Bmk -ve Days12213054109320
Stock -ve Days10213265128378

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BLFS
BLFS-27.2%51.6%-0.44-
Sector ETF (XLV)5.0%17.5%0.1249.3%
Equity (SPY)19.6%18.9%0.8150.6%
Gold (GLD)71.9%26.3%2.051.1%
Commodities (DBC)19.3%17.3%0.899.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)6.2%16.3%0.1940.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-15.0%44.2%-0.2422.0%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BLFS
BLFS-10.3%67.0%0.12-
Sector ETF (XLV)7.5%14.5%0.3336.9%
Equity (SPY)13.1%17.0%0.6146.3%
Gold (GLD)24.1%17.3%1.146.8%
Commodities (DBC)11.2%19.0%0.475.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%18.8%0.1640.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)6.4%56.7%0.3324.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BLFS
BLFS27.0%68.0%0.65-
Sector ETF (XLV)10.1%16.5%0.5030.5%
Equity (SPY)14.5%17.9%0.7037.3%
Gold (GLD)14.4%15.6%0.774.5%
Commodities (DBC)8.6%17.6%0.406.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2329.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.5%66.8%1.0715.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date2272026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 2152026-6.7%
Average Daily Volume0.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest7.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity48.1 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares6.2%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/26/20267.7%-10.5% 
11/6/2025-4.0%-7.0%-8.4%
8/7/20259.9%22.7%27.0%
5/8/20254.2%-1.7%6.6%
11/12/2024-9.0%-15.3%0.8%
8/8/202411.0%13.3%1.7%
5/9/20248.5%22.0%19.5%
8/8/2023-28.7%-33.3%-29.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131112
# Negative686
Median Positive7.8%13.3%14.5%
Median Negative-7.4%-9.4%-18.2%
Max Positive42.8%31.1%32.7%
Max Negative-29.5%-33.3%-29.3%

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Mathew, Aby JEVP & Chief Scientific OfficerDirectSell1217202525.1363115,8578,789,343Form
2Wichterman, TroyChief Financial OfficerDirectSell1217202525.131,03325,9593,813,126Form
3Aebersold, SarahChief Human Resources OfficerDirectSell1217202525.132335,8551,927,948Form
4Aebersold, SarahChief Human Resources OfficerDirectSell1217202524.4671317,4401,859,107Form
5Duross, Amy DirectSell1217202524.602,00049,200459,700Form