GeneDx (WGS)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $161.13 | Market Cap: $4.6 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Life Sciences Tools & Services
GeneDx (WGS)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $161.13Market Cap: $4.6 BilSector: Health CareIndustry: 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
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 51% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -4.3%, Dist 3Y High is -4.3% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 270x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 93x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 1490x |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Advanced Diagnostics, and Personalized Diagnostics. | Meaningful short interestShort 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 13% | Stock price has recently run up significantly6M Rtn6 month market price return is 122%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 114% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.1% | ||
| Short seller reportGrizzly Reports report on 0/25/2025. |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 51% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Advanced Diagnostics, and Personalized Diagnostics. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -4.3%, Dist 3Y High is -4.3% |
| Meaningful short interestShort 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 13% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 270x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 93x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 1490x |
| Stock price has recently run up significantly6M Rtn6 month market price return is 122%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 114% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.1% |
| Short seller reportGrizzly Reports report on 0/25/2025. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
WGS Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
1. GeneDx's acquisition of Fabric Genomics in May 2025 aimed to significantly advance its capabilities by enabling decentralized, AI-powered genomic testing on a global scale. This strategic move is expected to accelerate initiatives in NICU testing and newborn screening, while also opening up new opportunities in global markets.
2. The launch of ultraRapid Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) early in 2025, capable of delivering results in as soon as 48 hours, has positioned GeneDx as a leader in critical care diagnostics. This innovation not only enhances patient outcomes in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units but also expands the company's addressable market into high-reimbursement urgent-care diagnostics, contributing to a 62% year-over-year surge in exome and genome testing revenue in Q1 2025.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| WGS Return | - | -60% | -94% | -68% | 2695% | 109% | -56% |
| Peers Return | 52% | 3% | -11% | -6% | -18% | 41% | 52% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| WGS Win Rate | 100% | 33% | 25% | 33% | 75% | 60% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 50% | 42% | 40% | 35% | 31% | 53% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| WGS Max Drawdown | - | -60% | -95% | -86% | -4% | -27% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -31% | -15% | -31% | -31% | -27% | -13% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: A, ATEC, CERS, AVRT, BLLN.
[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
| Event | WGS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -99.9% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 68587.9% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -4.7% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 5.0% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 12 days | 148 days |
Compare to A, ATEC, CERS, AVRT, BLLN
In The Past
GeneDx's stock fell -99.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/12/2021. A -99.9% loss requires a 68587.9% gain to breakeven.
Preserve Wealth
Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth over time.
Asset Allocation
Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.
Latest Trefis Analyses
Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to WGS. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 10.0% | 10.0% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 6.9% | 6.9% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 11.5% | 11.5% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 8.9% | 8.9% | -5.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 10.0% | 10.0% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 6.9% | 6.9% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 11.5% | 11.5% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 8.9% | 8.9% | -5.1% |
Research & Analysis
Invest in Strategies
Wealth Management
Peer Comparisons for GeneDx
| Peers to compare with: |
Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 102.76 |
| Mkt Cap | 3.9 |
| Rev LTM | 565 |
| Op Inc LTM | 0 |
| FCF LTM | 8 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -52 |
| CFO LTM | 34 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | -24 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 20.1% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 15.7% |
| Rev Chg Q | 22.4% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 5.1% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -1.1% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -16.8% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 1.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 6.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -7.6% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 2.0% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -15.7% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 3.9 |
| P/S | 4.0 |
| P/EBIT | 1.5 |
| P/E | 6.6 |
| P/CFO | 74.1 |
| Total Yield | -2.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -8.1% |
| D/E | 0.2 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 13.0% |
| 3M Rtn | 29.8% |
| 6M Rtn | 55.5% |
| 12M Rtn | 62.4% |
| 3Y Rtn | 52.4% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 13.0% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 20.4% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 40.8% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 42.3% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -11.0% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10282025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 7292025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 4302025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2202025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10292024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7302024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 4292024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2232024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11032023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8082023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5092023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3162023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11142022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8152022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5122022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3142022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
Insider Activity
Expand for More| Owner | Title | Filing Date | Action | Price | Shares | TransactedValue | Value ofHeld Shares | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Ryan Jason | 8272025 | Sell | 125.07 | 8,818 | 1,102,893 | 16,576,912 | Form | |
| 1 | Casdin Capital, LLC | 8222025 | Sell | 120.90 | 500,000 | 60,451,950 | 363,577,856 | Form | |
| 2 | Stueland Katherine | Chief Executive Officer | 7112025 | Sell | 93.00 | 3,220 | 299,460 | 159,960 | Form |
| 3 | Stueland Katherine | Chief Executive Officer | 7032025 | Sell | 90.68 | 6,928 | 628,215 | 695,407 | Form |
| 4 | Feeley Kevin | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 7032025 | Sell | 90.86 | 998 | 90,680 | 706,089 | Form |
External Quote Links
| Y Finance | Barrons |
| TradingView | Morningstar |
| SeekingAlpha | ValueLine |
| Motley Fool | Robinhood |
| CNBC | Etrade |
| MarketWatch | Unusual Whales |
| YCharts | Perplexity Finance |
| FinViz |