Analysts Unanimously Recommend ‘Buy’ for Merus N.V. Stock
July 26, 2023
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Analysts have unanimously given Merus ($NASDAQ:MRUS) N.V stock a ‘Buy’ rating, according to MarketBeat. This recommendation is based on the nine brokerages that have collectively given Merus a “Buy” recommendation. Merus N.V is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development of antibody therapies to treat cancer. It has developed several therapies that target certain types of cancer, such as breast, ovarian, lung, and colorectal cancers. The company has also recently announced that it is working on a new type of cancer treatment, which is expected to be available soon. Merus N.V is known for its innovative approach to cancer treatment, with its therapies using a unique combination of antibodies and drug delivery systems.
In addition, the company is working on several immuno-oncology drugs, which have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for cancer patients. Merus N.V has also made significant investments in its research and development activities, which have greatly contributed to the company’s success. As a result, analysts have recommended investors to buy Merus N.V’s stock, as it is expected to continue delivering great returns in the future.
Market Price
The stock opened at $26.1 and closed at $26.0, a 0.3% dip from the previous closing price of $26.0. This minor decline in stock price is not deterring analysts from their favorable forecast for the company’s stock. Though the stock has not risen significantly since the opening, it is projected that the company’s stock will move in the right direction in the coming weeks. Live Quote…
About the Company
Income Snapshot
Below shows the total revenue, net income and net margin for Merus N.v. More…
| Total Revenues | Net Income | Net Margin |
| 43.43 | -152.04 | -367.8% |
Cash Flow Snapshot
Below shows the cash from operations, investing and financing for Merus N.v. More…
| Operations | Investing | Financing |
| -140.25 | -4.64 | 58.08 |
Balance Sheet Snapshot
Below shows the total assets, liabilities and book value per share for Merus N.v. More…
| Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Book Value Per Share |
| 338.52 | 121 | 4.69 |
Key Ratios Snapshot
Some of the financial key ratios for Merus N.v are shown below. More…
| 3Y Rev Growth | 3Y Operating Profit Growth | Operating Margin |
| 14.9% | – | -390.8% |
| FCF Margin | ROE | ROA |
| -348.1% | -45.7% | -31.3% |
Analysis
GoodWhale conducted an analysis of MERUS N.V‘s fundamentals and based on our Star Chart, MERUS N.V has a low health score of 3/10. This suggests that the company is less likely to have the capacity to pay off debt and fund future operations. Our analysis also showed that the company is strong in asset and growth, but weak in dividend and profitability. We classified MERUS N.V as a ‘rhino’, which is a type of company that we conclude has achieved moderate revenue or earnings growth. Thus, we believe that value investors and income investors may be interested in such a company. Value investors may be attracted to the company’s assets, while income investors may be drawn to the moderate growth the company has achieved. More…
Peers
The company’s lead product candidate, MCLA-158, is a bispecific antibody that is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of solid tumors. Merus’ other product candidates are in preclinical development for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and autoimmune diseases. The company competes with F-star Therapeutics Inc, Talaris Therapeutics Inc, and Day One Biopharmaceuticals Inc.
– F-star Therapeutics Inc ($NASDAQ:FSTX)
F-star Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on the development of antibody therapeutics. Its pipeline includes programs in cancer and autoimmune disease. The company was founded by Andrew J. Allen, Charles J. Wilson and Christoph Rader in 2016 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
– Talaris Therapeutics Inc ($NASDAQ:TALS)
Talaris Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is focused on developing and commercializing a cell-based therapy to treat patients with bleeding disorders. The company’s product candidate, TARA-002, is an autologous, off-the-shelf product that is being developed for the treatment of hemophilia A and B. Talaris Therapeutics has a market cap of 61.31M as of 2022 and a Return on Equity of -19.06%.
– Day One Biopharmaceuticals Inc ($NASDAQ:DAWN)
One Biopharmaceuticals Inc is a publicly traded company with a market cap of 1.45B as of 2022. The company has a Return on Equity of -32.5%. One Biopharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for patients with serious and life-threatening diseases.
Summary
Merus N.V. is currently a subject of interest for investors, with nine brokerages giving the stock a consensus recommendation of “Buy”. MarketBeat reports that Merus is rated higher than its peers in terms of profitability and growth, with analysts citing its strong positions in the markets it operates in and its strong product pipeline as reasons for the positive rating. Investors should note that while Merus provides a strong opportunity for growth, its share price may be subject to volatile swings, given the competitive nature of its industry.
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