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Chimerix Inc (CMRX) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Chimerix Inc stock (CMRX) is currently trading at $8.54. Chimerix Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3778.70. Analyst consensus price target for CMRX is $8.53. WallStSmart rates CMRX as Sell.

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CMRX

Chimerix Inc

NASDAQHEALTHCARE
$8.54
$0.00 (0.00%)
52W$8.46
$8.55
Target$8.53-0.1%

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Smart Analysis

Chimerix Inc (CMRX) · 7 metrics scored

Smart Score

25
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 revenue growth, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

Chimerix Inc (CMRX) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
1325.00%10/10

Revenue surging 1325.00% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
56.44%8/10

56.44% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
1.214
Attractive
CMRX Target Price
$8.53
17% Upside

Chimerix Inc (CMRX) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 1.8/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-56.20%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-43074.00%0/10

Losing money on operations

Price/SalesValuation
3778.702/10

Very expensive at 3778.7x annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
6.582/10

Very expensive at 6.6x book value

Market CapQuality
$801M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
3778.7
Overvalued
EV/Revenue
3159.9
Overvalued

Chimerix Inc (CMRX) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 25/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 7 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 1.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Revenue Growth, Institutional Own.. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 1325.00%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3778.70), Price/Book (6.58) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -56.20%, Operating Margin at -43074.00%.

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 -56.20% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 1325.00% strong but requiring continuation.

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.

CMRX Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

CMRX's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3778.70x trades 718% above its historical average of 462.19x (94th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 0% below its historical high of 3778.71x set in Apr 2025, and 143033% above its historical low of 2.64x in Nov 2023.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Chimerix Inc (CMRX) · HEALTHCAREBIOTECHNOLOGY

The Big Picture

Chimerix Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 212,000 with 1325% growth year-over-year.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 1325% YoY, reaching 212,000. This pace significantly outperforms most BIOTECHNOLOGY peers.

Heavy R&D Investment

Spending 8328% of revenue (18M) on R&D, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and future growth.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -19M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can Chimerix Inc maintain 1325%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

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

Bottom Line

Chimerix Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 1325% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 0.0% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.

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 Chimerix Inc(CMRX)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

HEALTHCARE

Industry

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Country

USA

Chimerix, Inc., a developing-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on accelerating the advancement of various drugs that impact the lives of patients living with cancer and other serious diseases. The company is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.