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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 -822%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -150%
Very low revenue
Rev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is -1.2 Mil
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Advanced Diagnostics, Health Data Analytics, Show more.
Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 19%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -2.8 Mil
2   Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -166%
3   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 -735%
4   High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 251%
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 -822%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Advanced Diagnostics, Health Data Analytics, Show more.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -150%
3 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 19%
4 Very low revenue
Rev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is -1.2 Mil
5 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -2.8 Mil
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -166%
7 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 -735%
8 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 251%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

ELAB Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are five key points that could explain a significant upward movement in PMGC (ELAB) stock for the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025: 1. Strategic Shift and Acquisitions. PMGC Holdings Inc. terminated a previously announced letter of intent for an electronics manufacturing company and instead pivoted its strategy to focus on acquiring high-growth CNC precision manufacturing companies that serve the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. This strategic refocus was followed by the completion of the acquisition of Indarg Engineering, Inc., which expanded its aerospace and defense manufacturing platform.

2. ITAR Registration Approval. The company's subsidiary, AGA Precision Systems LLC, received its ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) Registration Approval on October 30, 2025. This registration is a critical requirement for engaging in manufacturing and sales within the defense sector, opening up significant potential for new contracts and business opportunities in a high-value industry.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
ELAB Return-----99%-90%-100%
Peers Return2%-1%6%8%-0%2%17%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ELAB Win Rate---0%25%30% 
Peers Win Rate13%8%13%12%10%90% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ELAB Max Drawdown-----99%-97% 
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 12/3/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

ELAB has limited trading history. Below is the Health Care sector ETF (XLV) in its place.

Unique KeyEventXLVS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-16.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven19.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven599 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-28.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven40.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven116 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-15.8%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven18.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven326 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-40.6%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven68.3%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1100 days1480 days

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In The Past

SPDR Select Sector Fund's stock fell -16.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/8/2022. A -16.1% loss requires a 19.1% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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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
4.1%4.1%-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
-9.8%-9.8%-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
6.0%6.0%-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
9.7%9.7%-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
6.2%6.2%-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
4.1%4.1%-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
-9.8%-9.8%-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
6.0%6.0%-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
9.7%9.7%-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
6.2%6.2%-5.1%

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Financials

ELABVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NamePMGC Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
Mkt Price5.12463.132.541.0711.0721.228.10
Mkt Cap0.0118.4----59.2
Rev LTM-111,7230-0100
Op Inc LTM-3-92-5--93-70-70
FCF LTM-53,337-6--60-64-6
FCF 3Y Avg-52,064-10----5
CFO LTM-53,718-6--60-64-6
CFO 3Y Avg-52,419-10----5

Growth & Margins

ELABVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NamePMGC Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
Rev Chg LTM-165.6%10.3%-----77.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-10.5%----10.5%
Rev Chg Q-11.0%----11.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.0%2.7%----1.3%
Op Mgn LTM--0.8%----700.7%-350.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-26.2%----26.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.0%----1.0%
CFO/Rev LTM-31.7%----635.6%-302.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-23.1%----23.1%
FCF/Rev LTM-28.5%----636.5%-304.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-19.8%----19.8%

Valuation

ELABVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NamePMGC Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
Mkt Cap0.0118.4----59.2
P/S-8.5----8.5
P/EBIT-0.322.4----11.1
P/E-0.127.2----13.6
P/CFO-0.226.9----13.4
Total Yield-730.5%3.7%-----363.4%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%----0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-2.3%----2.3%
D/E0.00.0----0.0
Net D/E-8.2-0.0-----4.1

Returns

ELABVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NamePMGC Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
1M Rtn-14.4%8.7%---9.9%--9.9%
3M Rtn5.8%16.8%--12.5%-12.5%
6M Rtn-33.8%3.9%-----15.0%
12M Rtn-89.5%1.3%-----44.1%
3Y Rtn-44.1%----44.1%
1M Excs Rtn-14.3%8.7%---9.9%--9.9%
3M Excs Rtn12.1%11.3%--4.5%-11.3%
6M Excs Rtn-48.5%-10.8%-----29.7%
12M Excs Rtn-103.4%-14.6%-----59.0%
3Y Excs Rtn--25.9%-----25.9%

Financials

Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity67,918
Short Interest: % Change Since 10312025-23.7%
Average Daily Volume30,582
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.22
Basic Shares Quantity355,348
Short % of Basic Shares19.1%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
6302025813202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025514202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024328202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241114202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024814202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024515202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023329202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231211202310-Q 9/30/2023
123120229292023S-1 12/31/2022