(PLSE) Pulse Biosciences - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: PLSE Pulse Biosciences August 20, 2025
Pulse Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:PLSE) is a US-based company operating in the Health Care Equipment sub-industry. The companys common stock is listed on NASDAQ.
To evaluate the stocks potential, we need to examine key performance indicators (KPIs) and economic drivers. The companys market capitalization stands at approximately $1.087 billion. Given the negative Return on Equity (RoE) of -65.27%, its clear that the company is currently unprofitable. The absence of a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio, both current and forward, further indicates that the company is not generating earnings.
To deconstruct the problem, we need to identify the key drivers of the companys financial performance. As a healthcare equipment company, Pulse Biosciences success is likely tied to the development and commercialization of its products, as well as the overall demand for healthcare equipment. Key economic drivers may include the growth rate of the healthcare industry, the competitive landscape, and the companys ability to innovate and bring new products to market.
From a trading perspective, the stocks beta of 1.601 indicates that it is relatively volatile compared to the broader market. This volatility, combined with the stocks current price of $15.68 and Average True Range (ATR) of 0.63, suggests that traders should be prepared for potential price swings. To engineer a solution, we need to focus on identifying optimal trading opportunities, potentially by analyzing the stocks price action and identifying key levels of support and resistance.
PLSE Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 1,145m |
| Sub-Industry | Health Care Equipment |
| IPO / Inception | 2016-05-18 |
PLSE Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 26.8% |
| Fundamental | 35.6% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -16.9% |
| Analyst Rating | - |
PLSE Dividends
Currently no dividends paidPLSE Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 56.1% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -42.4% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -5.4% |
| CAGR 5y | 108.20% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | 1.94 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | 4.44 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.74 |
| Alpha | -19.00 |
| Beta | 1.788 |
| Volatility | 60.44% |
| Current Volume | 145.5k |
| Average Volume 20d | 122.8k |
| Stop Loss | 15.3 (-6%) |
| Signal | -1.03 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 0.0
| Net Income (-68.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 149.8k TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.37 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 50.70pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 3974 % (prev 1223 %; Δ 2751 pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA -0.37 (>3.0%) and CFO -44.5m > Net Income -68.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0) |
| Current Ratio 12.05 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (67.3m) change vs 12m ago 17.66% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 33.93% (prev 34.77%; Δ -0.84pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 3.11% (prev 4.30%; Δ -1.20pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio -21.11 (EBITDA TTM -70.3m / Interest Expense TTM -3.38m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' -40.53
| (A) 0.82 = (Total Current Assets 108.2m - Total Current Liabilities 8.98m) / Total Assets 120.3m |
| (B) -3.55 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -426.5m / Total Assets 120.3m |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: -3.55 — check mapping/units |
| (C) -0.89 = EBIT TTM -71.4m / Avg Total Assets 80.3m |
| (D) -27.05 = Book Value of Equity -426.4m / Total Liabilities 15.8m |
| Total Rating: -40.53 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 35.61
| 1. Piotroski 0.0pt = -5.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield -4.27% = -2.14 |
| 3. FCF Margin data missing |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.08 = 2.50 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.40 = 1.14 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -81.06)% = -12.50 |
| 7. RoE -65.27% = -2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 34.98% = 2.62 |
| 9. EPS Trend 29.78% = 1.49 |
What is the price of PLSE shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -4.91%, over one month by -16.35%, over three months by +6.69% and over the past year by -1.21%.
Is Pulse Biosciences a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of PLSE is around 13.76 USD . This means that PLSE is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -15.43%.
Is PLSE a buy, sell or hold?
What are the forecasts/targets for the PLSE price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 22 | 35.2% |
| Analysts Target Price | 22 | 35.2% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 15.9 | -2.3% |
PLSE Fundamental Data Overview November 01, 2025
P/S = 60.229
P/B = 12.2307
Beta = 1.788
Revenue TTM = 2.50m USD
EBIT TTM = -71.4m USD
EBITDA TTM = -70.3m USD
Long Term Debt = 8.24m USD (from capitalLeaseObligations, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.46m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 8.24m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = -98.1m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.05b USD (1.14b + Debt 8.24m - CCE 106.3m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -21.11 (Ebit TTM -71.4m / Interest Expense TTM -3.38m)
FCF Yield = -4.27% (FCF TTM -44.7m / Enterprise Value 1.05b)
FCF Margin = -1792 % (FCF TTM -44.7m / Revenue TTM 2.50m)
Net Margin = -2725 % (Net Income TTM -68.0m / Revenue TTM 2.50m)
Gross Margin = 33.93% ((Revenue TTM 2.50m - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.65m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = none% (prev 65.99%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 8.70 (Enterprise Value 1.05b / Total Assets 120.3m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 5.80% (Interest Expense 478.0k / Debt 8.24m)
Taxrate = -0.0% (0.0 / -19.2m)
NOPAT = -71.4m (EBIT -71.4m * (1 - -0.00%)) [loss with tax shield]
Current Ratio = 12.05 (Total Current Assets 108.2m / Total Current Liabilities 8.98m)
Debt / Equity = 0.08 (Debt 8.24m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 104.5m)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.40 (negative EBITDA) (Net Debt -98.1m / EBITDA -70.3m)
Debt / FCF = 2.19 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt -98.1m / FCF TTM -44.7m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 104.2m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -56.57% (Net Income -68.0m / Total Assets 120.3m)
RoE = -65.27% (Net Income TTM -68.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 104.2m)
RoCE = -63.49% (EBIT -71.4m / Capital Employed (Equity 104.2m + L.T.Debt 8.24m))
RoIC = -68.51% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -71.4m / Invested Capital 104.2m)
WACC = 12.55% (E(1.14b)/V(1.15b) * Re(12.60%) + D(8.24m)/V(1.15b) * Rd(5.80%) * (1-Tc(-0.0)))
Discount Rate = 12.60% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 10.54%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -44.7m)
EPS Correlation: 29.78 | EPS CAGR: 130.5% | SUE: -0.48 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 34.98 | Revenue CAGR: 0.0% | SUE: 0.0 | # QB: 0
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