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GRAIL (GRAL)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $85.74 | Market Cap: $3.1 Bil
Sector: Health Care | Industry: Life Sciences Tools & Services

GRAIL (GRAL)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $85.74
Market Cap: $3.1 Bil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Life Sciences Tools & Services

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 -16%
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 15%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -547 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -385%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Advanced Diagnostics, and Personalized Diagnostics.
  Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 264%
2   Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -232%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -233%
3   Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 125%
4   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 -17%
5   High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 116%
6   Key risks
GRAL key risks include [1] significant cash burn from high operating losses, Show more.
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 -16%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Advanced Diagnostics, and Personalized Diagnostics.
2 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 15%
3 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -547 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -385%
4 Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 264%
5 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -232%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -233%
6 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 125%
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 -17%
8 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 116%
9 Key risks
GRAL key risks include [1] significant cash burn from high operating losses, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

GRAL Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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GRAIL (GRAL) experienced a significant stock increase of approximately 162% between late August 2025 and mid-December 2025. This substantial movement can be attributed to several key factors that bolstered investor confidence and market sentiment during this period.

1. Positive Analyst Coverage and Elevated Price Targets: In August 2025, analysts noted a potential upside for GRAL, projecting price targets up to $43.00 from its then-current price of $33.23, indicating "cautious optimism." By November 2025, this sentiment strengthened, with analysts upgrading GRAIL's stock and raising price targets further, some reaching $105.00, signaling increasing confidence in the company's financial prospects and growth trajectory.

2. Robust Revenue Growth and Demand for Products: The company demonstrated strong financial performance with an August 2025 report highlighting a 19.10% revenue growth rate. This sustained increase in revenue indicated growing demand for GRAIL's innovative multi-cancer early detection services, such as the Galleri test and Diagnostic Aid for Cancer (DAC), which positively influenced investor perception.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
GRAL Return388%
Peers Return81%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
GRAL Win Rate50%67% 
Peers Win Rate52%53% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
GRAL Max Drawdown-2% 
Peers Max Drawdown-24% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: EXAS, GH, NTRA, TEM, MYGN.
[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 12/17/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

GRAL 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 Breakeven1,100 days1,480 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

Select past ideas related to GRAL. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.

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
16.3%16.3%-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
-7.1%-7.1%-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
3.6%3.6%-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
1.6%1.6%-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
14.1%14.1%-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
16.3%16.3%-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
-7.1%-7.1%-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
3.6%3.6%-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
1.6%1.6%-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
14.1%14.1%-5.1%

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Financials

GRALEXASGHNTRATEMMYGNMedian
NameGRAIL Exact Sc.Guardant.Natera Tempus AIMyriad G. 
Mkt Price85.87101.6197.47225.4964.616.9591.67
Mkt Cap3.119.212.230.911.30.611.7
Rev LTM1423,0829032,1171,1058251,004
Op Inc LTM-547-155-442-352-242-82-297
FCF LTM-330247-26294-249-30-139
FCF 3Y Avg-107-300-87-241-92-92
CFO LTM-329387-223194-221-2-111
CFO 3Y Avg-253-271-17-214-45-45

Growth & Margins

GRALEXASGHNTRATEMMYGNMedian
NameGRAIL Exact Sc.Guardant.Natera Tempus AIMyriad G. 
Rev Chg LTM20.5%14.5%30.4%38.2%72.6%0.2%25.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-15.5%28.0%40.2%59.8%7.8%28.0%
Rev Chg Q26.3%20.0%38.5%34.7%84.7%-3.6%30.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM5.6%4.8%8.9%7.8%16.1%-0.9%6.7%
Op Mgn LTM-385.5%-5.0%-49.0%-16.6%-21.9%-9.9%-19.3%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg--7.9%-73.1%-27.8%-57.3%-14.7%-27.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM65.0%0.1%6.6%-1.7%2.8%-0.8%1.4%
CFO/Rev LTM-231.8%12.6%-24.7%9.2%-20.0%-0.3%-10.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-9.0%-41.4%-5.5%-32.5%-5.8%-5.8%
FCF/Rev LTM-232.6%8.0%-29.1%4.4%-22.6%-3.6%-13.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-3.6%-45.5%-10.0%-36.6%-11.8%-11.8%

Valuation

GRALEXASGHNTRATEMMYGNMedian
NameGRAIL Exact Sc.Guardant.Natera Tempus AIMyriad G. 
Mkt Cap3.119.212.230.911.30.611.7
P/S21.93.48.610.412.80.89.5
P/EBIT-5.7-10.7-19.8-72.3-80.2-1.6-15.3
P/E-7.6-10.5-19.6-71.4-69.3-1.7-15.0
P/CFO-9.426.8-35.0113.7-64.0-306.0-22.2
Total Yield-13.1%-9.5%-5.1%-1.4%-1.4%-59.5%-7.3%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-1.0%-7.8%-2.0%--6.4%-4.2%
D/E0.00.20.20.00.10.30.1
Net D/E-0.20.10.1-0.00.00.10.1

Returns

GRALEXASGHNTRATEMMYGNMedian
NameGRAIL Exact Sc.Guardant.Natera Tempus AIMyriad G. 
1M Rtn1.1%51.3%1.0%9.4%-2.7%4.4%2.7%
3M Rtn124.1%94.0%70.4%28.5%-25.3%-6.1%49.5%
6M Rtn77.3%94.1%92.7%31.9%-6.5%37.1%57.2%
12M Rtn263.5%68.3%179.8%34.1%65.9%-49.7%67.1%
3Y Rtn-95.7%224.3%420.5%--58.4%160.0%
1M Excs Rtn0.4%50.6%0.3%8.7%-3.4%3.6%2.0%
3M Excs Rtn115.5%88.3%64.4%24.0%-27.1%-10.9%44.2%
6M Excs Rtn64.9%81.8%80.4%19.5%-18.9%24.7%44.8%
12M Excs Rtn276.4%54.8%169.3%24.3%46.5%-62.9%50.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-55.2%43.6%406.5%--129.1%49.4%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023
Multi-cancer early detection testing and services9356
Total9356


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023
Multi-cancer early detection testing and services-1,515-5,443
Total-1,515-5,443


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023
Multi-cancer early detection testing and services-1,466-5,399
Total-1,466-5,399


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity5,331,628
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025-2.1%
Average Daily Volume1,451,755
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.67
Basic Shares Quantity36,124,256
Short % of Basic Shares14.8%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/12/2025-1.9%3.8%7.4%
8/12/20251.1%-6.5%15.0%
5/13/2025-23.3%-8.3%-2.3%
2/20/2025-14.7%-17.7%-36.6%
11/12/20245.5%-2.0%37.7%
8/13/2024-2.8%1.4%-14.5%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive223
# Negative443
Median Positive3.3%2.6%15.0%
Median Negative-8.8%-7.4%-14.5%
Max Positive5.5%3.8%37.7%
Max Negative-23.3%-17.7%-36.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251113202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025813202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025514202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024305202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241113202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024813202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024529202410-12B/A 3/31/2024
12312023506202410-12B 12/31/2023
123120199092020S-1 12/31/2019