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GeneDx (WGS)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $161.13 | Market Cap: $4.6 Bil
Sector: Health Care | Industry: Life Sciences Tools & Services

GeneDx (WGS)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $161.13
Market Cap: $4.6 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 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 51%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -4.3%, Dist 3Y High is -4.3%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/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
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Advanced Diagnostics, and Personalized Diagnostics.
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 13%
Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 122%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 114%
2   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 -4.1%
3   Short seller report
Grizzly Reports report on 0/25/2025.
0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 51%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Advanced Diagnostics, and Personalized Diagnostics.
2 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -4.3%, Dist 3Y High is -4.3%
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 13%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/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
5 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 122%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 114%
6 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 -4.1%
7 Short seller report
Grizzly 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.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
WGS Return--60%-94%-68%2695%109%-56%
Peers Return52%3%-11%-6%-18%41%52%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
WGS Win Rate100%33%25%33%75%60% 
Peers Win Rate50%42%40%35%31%53% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%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

Unique KeyEventWGSS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-99.9%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven68587.9%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-4.7%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven5.0%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven12 days148 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.

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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
10.0%10.0%-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
-7.7%-7.7%-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
6.9%6.9%-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
11.5%11.5%-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
8.9%8.9%-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
10.0%10.0%-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
-7.7%-7.7%-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
6.9%6.9%-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
11.5%11.5%-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
8.9%8.9%-5.1%

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Financials

WGSAATECCERSAVRTBLLNMedian
NameGeneDx Agilent .Alphatec Cerus Avertix .BillionT. 
Mkt Price160.38149.2621.231.99-102.76102.76
Mkt Cap4.642.43.20.4--3.9
Rev LTM4026,788728199--565
Op Inc LTM101,444-74-9--0
FCF LTM151,088-30--8
FCF 3Y Avg-891,308-112-15---52
CFO LTM331,495354--34
CFO 3Y Avg-791,662-36-12---24

Growth & Margins

WGSAATECCERSAVRTBLLNMedian
NameGeneDx Agilent .Alphatec Cerus Avertix .BillionT. 
Rev Chg LTM50.5%4.5%27.1%13.0%--20.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg23.1%0.8%31.8%8.3%--15.7%
Rev Chg Q51.9%10.1%30.4%14.5%--22.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM11.0%2.4%6.7%3.5%--5.1%
Op Mgn LTM2.5%21.3%-10.1%-4.8%---1.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-48.2%21.5%-21.8%-11.9%---16.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.0%-0.1%3.8%1.3%--1.1%
CFO/Rev LTM8.3%22.0%4.8%1.8%--6.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-38.8%24.6%-7.6%-7.5%---7.6%
FCF/Rev LTM3.8%16.0%-0.5%0.1%--2.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-41.9%19.4%-21.7%-9.7%---15.7%

Valuation

WGSAATECCERSAVRTBLLNMedian
NameGeneDx Agilent .Alphatec Cerus Avertix .BillionT. 
Mkt Cap4.642.43.20.4--3.9
P/S7.74.93.01.5--4.0
P/EBIT270.022.2-19.2-42.1--1.5
P/E1,489.527.5-14.2-19.1--6.6
P/CFO93.522.462.885.5--74.1
Total Yield0.1%4.5%-7.0%-5.2%---2.6%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.8%0.0%0.0%--0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-80.1%3.7%-11.2%-5.1%---8.1%
D/E0.00.10.30.3--0.2
Net D/E-0.00.10.20.1--0.1

Returns

WGSAATECCERSAVRTBLLNMedian
NameGeneDx Agilent .Alphatec Cerus Avertix .BillionT. 
1M Rtn16.0%3.2%10.1%30.9%--13.0%
3M Rtn26.1%19.4%33.5%51.9%--29.8%
6M Rtn121.5%30.4%72.9%38.2%--55.5%
12M Rtn113.7%8.0%112.3%12.4%--62.4%
3Y Rtn1,062.9%-2.0%106.7%-52.0%--52.4%
1M Excs Rtn16.0%3.2%10.1%31.0%--13.0%
3M Excs Rtn17.8%11.1%22.9%44.3%--20.4%
6M Excs Rtn106.8%15.7%58.2%23.5%--40.8%
12M Excs Rtn91.0%-4.5%89.0%-6.0%--42.3%
3Y Excs Rtn884.4%-72.6%50.7%-119.0%---11.0%

Financials

Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3,611,109
Short Interest: % Change Since 103120253.0%
Average Daily Volume533,186
Days-to-Cover Short Interest6.77
Basic Shares Quantity28,797,730
Short % of Basic Shares12.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251028202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025729202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025430202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024220202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241029202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024730202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024429202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023223202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231103202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023808202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023509202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022316202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221114202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022815202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022512202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021314202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0Ryan Jason8272025Sell125.078,8181,102,89316,576,912Form
1Casdin Capital, LLC8222025Sell120.90500,00060,451,950363,577,856Form
2Stueland KatherineChief Executive Officer7112025Sell93.003,220299,460159,960Form
3Stueland KatherineChief Executive Officer7032025Sell90.686,928628,215695,407Form
4Feeley KevinCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7032025Sell90.8699890,680706,089Form