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Achieve Life Sciences Inc (ACHV) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Achieve Life Sciences Inc stock (ACHV) is currently trading at $2.90. Achieve Life Sciences Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.09. Analyst consensus price target for ACHV is $15.38. WallStSmart rates ACHV as Sell.

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ACHV

Achieve Life Sciences Inc

NASDAQHEALTHCARE
$2.90
$1.15 (-28.40%)
52W$1.84
$6.03
Target$15.38+430.3%

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Smart Analysis

Achieve Life Sciences Inc (ACHV) · 6 metrics scored

Smart Score

16
out of 100
Grade: F
Avoid
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Concerns around market cap and peg ratio. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

Achieve Life Sciences Inc (ACHV) Key Strengths (0)

Avg Score: 0/10

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
0.625
Undervalued
ACHV Target Price
$15.38
235% Upside

Achieve Life Sciences Inc (ACHV) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 2.8/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-161.10%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

PEG RatioValuation
17.682/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Price/BookValuation
6.332/10

Very expensive at 6.3x book value

Market CapQuality
$213M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Price/SalesValuation
5.094/10

Premium valuation at 5.1x annual revenue

Institutional Own.Quality
46.88%6/10

Moderate institutional interest at 46.88%

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
35.34
Expensive
Price/Sales (TTM)
5.09
Premium

Achieve Life Sciences Inc (ACHV) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 16/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 6 metrics analyzed, 0 register as strengths (avg 0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

Limited fundamental strengths were identified. The bull case requires improvement in core metrics.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (17.68), Price/Sales (5.09), Price/Book (6.33) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -161.10%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -161.10% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, top-line growth trajectory.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and PEG Ratio are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

ACHV Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

ACHV's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.09x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 30.26x (25th percentile). The current valuation is 97% below its historical high of 151.39x set in Feb 2012, and 638% above its historical low of 0.69x in Jul 2008.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Achieve Life Sciences Inc (ACHV) · HEALTHCAREBIOTECHNOLOGY

The Big Picture

Achieve Life Sciences Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a 0.0% profit margin.

Key Findings

Low Leverage

Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 32M in cash.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -11M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.83, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.

Sector dynamics: monitor BIOTECHNOLOGY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Achieve Life Sciences Inc.

Bottom Line

Achieve Life Sciences Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Achieve Life Sciences Inc(ACHV)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

HEALTHCARE

Industry

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Country

USA

Achieve Life Sciences, Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, develops and markets cytisinicline for smoking and nicotine addiction cessation in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.