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Precision BioSciences (DTIL)


Market Price (12/9/2025): $4.75 | Market Cap: $56.1 Mil
Sector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology

Precision BioSciences (DTIL)


Market Price (12/9/2025): $4.75
Market Cap: $56.1 Mil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Biotechnology

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -24%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -109%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -156%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -90 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -12823%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Gene Editing & Therapy, Biopharmaceutical R&D, Show more.
  Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 93x
2   Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -99%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -98%
3   Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -10498%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -10559%
4   Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 10684%
5   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 -132%
0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -24%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Gene Editing & Therapy, Biopharmaceutical R&D, Show more.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -109%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -156%
3 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -90 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -12823%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 93x
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -99%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -98%
6 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -10498%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -10559%
7 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 10684%
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 -132%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

DTIL Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

AI Generated Analysis | Feedback

Here are the key points for Precision BioSciences (DTIL) stock movement from approximately 8/31/2025 to December 7, 2025: 1. Precision BioSciences reported Third Quarter 2025 financial results that significantly missed analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings per share on November 3, 2025. The company's reported revenue was approximately $10,000 against an analyst estimate of $5.51 million, and it posted a non-GAAP net loss per share of $1.84, which was wider than the estimated loss of $1.37 per share. This financial underperformance led to a negative market reaction, with shares initially dropping approximately 6.9% in pre-market trading.

2. Precision BioSciences announced a $75 million offering of common stock, pre-funded warrants, and warrants on November 10, 2025. Such stock offerings typically dilute the value of existing shares, which can exert downward pressure on the stock price.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
DTIL Return-40%-11%-84%-69%-65%25%-99%
Peers Return2%-1%6%8%-0%2%17%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
DTIL Win Rate50%33%17%33%33%70% 
Peers Win Rate13%8%13%12%10%90% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
DTIL Max Drawdown-67%-11%-87%-76%-65%0% 
Peers Max Drawdown-2%-5%0%-0%-1%-2% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: VRTX, AIXC, ALPS, BBOT, EVMN.
[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] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/8/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventDTILS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-98.2%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven5422.9%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-69.0%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven222.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven157 days148 days

Compare to VRTX, AIXC, ALPS, BBOT, EVMN


In The Past

Precision BioSciences's stock fell -98.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/8/2021. A -98.2% loss requires a 5422.9% gain to breakeven.

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
11.5%11.5%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-8.4%-8.4%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
2.2%2.2%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
9.4%9.4%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
9.5%9.5%-5.1%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
11.5%11.5%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-8.4%-8.4%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
2.2%2.2%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
9.4%9.4%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
9.5%9.5%-5.1%

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Financials

DTILVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NamePrecisio.Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
Mkt Price4.76442.042.271.1513.1418.448.95
Mkt Cap0.1113.0--0.6-0.6
Rev LTM111,7230-0101
Op Inc LTM-90-92-7--124-70-90
FCF LTM-743,337-7--87-64-64
FCF 3Y Avg-742,064-8----8
CFO LTM-733,718-7--87-64-64
CFO 3Y Avg-732,419-8----8

Growth & Margins

DTILVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NamePrecisio.Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
Rev Chg LTM-99.1%10.3%-----44.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg31.8%10.5%----21.1%
Rev Chg Q-97.7%11.0%-----43.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-44.6%2.7%-----21.0%
Op Mgn LTM-12,822.6%-0.8%----700.7%-700.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-4,307.5%26.2%-----2,140.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-5,676.7%1.0%-----2,837.9%
CFO/Rev LTM-10,498.0%31.7%----635.6%-635.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-3,582.9%23.1%-----1,779.9%
FCF/Rev LTM-10,559.3%28.5%----636.5%-636.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-3,605.3%19.8%-----1,792.8%

Valuation

DTILVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NamePrecisio.Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
Mkt Cap0.1113.0--0.6-0.6
P/S93.58.5----51.0
P/EBIT-0.822.4---4.1--0.8
P/E-0.827.2---5.0--0.8
P/CFO-0.926.9---6.6--0.9
Total Yield-128.2%3.7%---20.1%--20.1%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%--0.0%-0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-147.5%2.3%-----72.6%
D/E0.40.0--0.0-0.0
Net D/E-0.2-0.0---0.9--0.2

Returns

DTILVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NamePrecisio.Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
1M Rtn-22.5%8.0%-57.5%8.1%0.2%8.0%
3M Rtn-4.2%11.8%--19.3%-11.8%
6M Rtn-10.2%-0.9%-----5.6%
12M Rtn-18.8%-4.3%-----11.6%
3Y Rtn-86.7%41.6%-----22.5%
1M Excs Rtn-28.0%4.3%-30.6%5.4%-10.7%4.3%
3M Excs Rtn-11.6%6.4%--23.3%-6.4%
6M Excs Rtn-24.2%-14.9%-----19.6%
12M Excs Rtn-35.5%-17.2%-----26.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-156.0%-30.1%-----93.1%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Discovery and development of therapies utilizing our novel proprietary ARCUS platform4925116  
Food   22
Therapeutics   2221
Total49251162422


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Discovery and development of therapies utilizing our novel proprietary ARCUS platform-44    
Adjustments to reconcile cash expenditures to GAAP expenses   -019
Amortization of right-of-use asset   -1 
Corporate general and administrative cash expenditures   -30-33
Depreciation and amortization   -9-5
Food   -5-5
Interest income received   -1-4
Loss on disposal of assets   0-0
Share-based compensation   -14-9
Therapeutics   -50-49
Total-44  -110-87


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Discovery and development of therapies utilizing our novel proprietary ARCUS platform-61    
Total-61    


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity532,909
Short Interest: % Change Since 103120259.7%
Average Daily Volume284,966
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.87
Basic Shares Quantity11,818,145
Short % of Basic Shares4.5%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/3/2025-9.8%-24.8%-38.0%
8/7/2025-5.0%-2.5%5.4%
3/26/2025-11.0%-11.8%8.1%
10/24/2024-0.8%-5.6%-24.0%
8/1/20240.4%-9.9%10.7%
3/27/20241.8%21.1%-23.8%
11/7/2023-2.5%-14.2%2.7%
8/4/20233.8%0.1%-9.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive1078
# Negative111413
Median Positive3.1%17.7%7.9%
Median Negative-5.5%-10.3%-21.4%
Max Positive15.1%48.9%20.9%
Max Negative-11.3%-29.8%-38.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251103202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025807202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025515202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024326202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241104202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024801202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024513202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023327202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231107202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023804202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023509202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022309202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221108202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022808202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022509202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021315202210-K 12/31/2021