Symbotic Stock To $87?
Symbotic (SYM) stock has fallen 22% during the past day, and is currently trading at $66.95. Our multi-factor assessment suggests that it may be time to buy more shares of SYM stock. We have, overall, a positive view of the stock, and a price of $87 may not be out of reach. We believe there is not much to fear in SYM stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. Considering stock’s Moderate valuation, we think it is Attractive.
Below is our assessment:
| CONCLUSION | |
|---|---|
| What you pay: | |
| Valuation | Moderate |
| What you get: | |
| Growth | Very Strong |
| Profitability | Very Weak |
| Financial Stability | Very Strong |
| Downturn Resilience | Moderate |
| Operating Performance | Strong |
| Stock Opinion | Attractive |
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Let’s get into details of each of the assessed factors but before that, for quick background: With $7.3 Bil in market cap, Symbotic provides advanced robotics and full-service warehouse automation to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize inventory for U.S. retailers and wholesalers.
[1] Valuation Looks Moderate
| SYM | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Sales Ratio | 1.9 | 3.2 |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio | -405.6 | 23.5 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio | 24.6 | 20.5 |
This table highlights how SYM is valued vs broader market. For more details see: SYM Valuation Ratios
[2] Growth Is Very Strong
- Symbotic has seen its top line grow at an average rate of 75.4% over the last 3 years
- Its revenues have grown 36% from $1.6 Bil to $2.2 Bil in the last 12 months
- Also, its quarterly revenues grew 25.9% to $592 Mil in the most recent quarter from $470 Mil a year ago.
| SYM | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Average | 75.4% | 5.5% |
| Latest Twelve Months* | 35.7% | 6.1% |
| Most Recent Quarter (YoY)* | 25.9% | 7.1% |
This table highlights how SYM is growing vs broader market. For more details see: SYM Revenue Comparison
[3] Profitability Appears Very Weak
- SYM last 12 month operating income was $-66 Mil representing operating margin of -3.0%
- With cash flow margin of 10.8%, it generated nearly $237 Mil in operating cash flow over this period
- For the same period, SYM generated nearly $-10 Mil in net income, suggesting net margin of about -0.5%
| SYM | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Operating Margin | -3.0% | 18.8% |
| Current OCF Margin | 10.8% | 20.5% |
| Current Net Income Margin | -0.5% | 13.1% |
This table highlights how SYM profitability vs broader market. For more details see: SYM Operating Income Comparison
[4] Financial Stability Looks Very Strong
- SYM Debt was $0.0 at the end of the most recent quarter, while its current Market Cap is $7.3 Bil. This implies Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.0%
- SYM Cash (including cash equivalents) makes up $778 Mil of $1.8 Bil in total Assets. This yields a Cash-to-Assets Ratio of 42.6%
| SYM | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 0.0% | 20.4% |
| Current Cash-to-Assets Ratio | 42.6% | 7.0% |
[5] Downturn Resilience Is Moderate
SYM saw an impact slightly better than the S&P 500 index during various economic downturns. We assess this based on both (a) how much the stock fell and, (b) how quickly it recovered.
2022 Inflation Shock
- SYM stock fell 56.1% from a high of $20.07 on 8 June 2022 to $8.81 on 17 November 2022 vs. a peak-to-trough decline of 25.4% for the S&P 500.
- However, the stock fully recovered to its pre-Crisis peak by 20 March 2023
- Since then, the stock increased to a high of $87.30 on 27 November 2025 , and currently trades at $66.95
| SYM | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| % Change from Pre-Recession Peak | -56.1% | -25.4% |
| Time to Full Recovery | 123 days | 464 days |
But the risk is not limited to major market crashes. Stocks fall even when markets are good – think events like earnings, business updates, outlook changes. Read SYM Dip Buyer Analyses to see how the stock has recovered from sharp dips in the past.
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