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Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc (ARCT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc stock (ARCT) is currently trading at $6.65. Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.30. Analyst consensus price target for ARCT is $23.30. WallStSmart rates ARCT as Sell.

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ARCT

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc

NASDAQHEALTHCARE
$6.65
$0.22 (-3.20%)
52W$5.85
$24.17
Target$23.30+250.4%

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Smart Analysis

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc (ARCT) · 8 metrics scored

Smart Score

30
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

Strong fundamentals in price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc (ARCT) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
Price/BookValuation
0.8810/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

Institutional Own.Quality
78.58%10/10

78.58% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
2.478
Attractive
EV/Revenue
0.0911
Undervalued
ARCT Target Price
$23.3
215% Upside

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc (ARCT) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 1.5/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-28.90%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-435.10%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-68.40%0/10

Revenue declining -68.40%, a shrinking business

Profit MarginProfitability
-80.20%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Market CapQuality
$188M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Price/SalesValuation
2.306/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.30x sales

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc (ARCT) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 30/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Book, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (0.88) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.30) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -68.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -28.90%, Operating Margin at -435.10%, Profit Margin at -80.20%.

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 -28.90% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -68.40% needing to reaccelerate.

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 Operating Margin 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.

ARCT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

ARCT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.30x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 27.64x (13th percentile). The current valuation is 99% below its historical high of 215.84x set in Jan 2021, and 82% above its historical low of 1.26x in Dec 2025.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc (ARCT) · HEALTHCAREBIOTECHNOLOGY

The Big Picture

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 82M with 68% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -80.2% profit margin.

Key Findings

Low Leverage

Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 180M in cash.

Heavy R&D Investment

Spending 30% of revenue (24M) on R&D, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and future growth.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 68% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -80.2% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Volatility is elevated with a beta of 2.49, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.

Sector dynamics: monitor BIOTECHNOLOGY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc.

Bottom Line

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

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 Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc(ARCT)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

HEALTHCARE

Industry

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Country

USA

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc., an RNA drug company, focuses on the treatment of liver and respiratory diseases. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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10285 SCIENCE CENTER DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, 92121