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

Equillium Inc stock (EQ) is currently trading at $1.95. Equillium Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 29.53. Analyst consensus price target for EQ is $5.50. WallStSmart rates EQ as Sell.

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EQ

Equillium Inc

NASDAQHEALTHCARE
$1.95
$0.07 (-3.47%)
52W$0.27
$2.70
Target$5.50+182.1%

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Smart Analysis

Equillium Inc (EQ) · 7 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

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

Equillium Inc (EQ) Key Strengths (1)

Avg Score: 8.0/10
Institutional Own.Quality
58.11%8/10

58.11% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
1.531
Attractive
EQ Target Price
$5.5
240% Upside

Equillium Inc (EQ) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 1.5/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-90.20%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-555.00%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-52.30%0/10

Revenue declining -52.30%, a shrinking business

Price/SalesValuation
29.532/10

Very expensive at 29.5x annual revenue

Market CapQuality
$130M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Price/BookValuation
4.204/10

Premium pricing at 4.2x book value

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
29.53
Overvalued
EV/Revenue
22.23
Overvalued

Equillium Inc (EQ) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 16/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 7 metrics analyzed, 1 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) 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 Institutional Own..

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (29.53), Price/Book (4.20) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -52.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -90.20%, Operating Margin at -555.00%.

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 -90.20% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -52.30% 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.

EQ Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

EQ's Price-to-Sales ratio of 29.53x trades 383% above its historical average of 6.11x (93th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 14% below its historical high of 34.25x set in Mar 2026, and 6320% above its historical low of 0.46x in Jun 2025. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.6x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Equillium Inc (EQ) · HEALTHCAREBIOTECHNOLOGY

The Big Picture

Equillium Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 4M with 52% decline year-over-year.

Key Findings

Heavy R&D Investment

Spending 30% of revenue (1M) on R&D, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and future growth.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 52% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -8M, 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 Equillium Inc.

Bottom Line

Equillium 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 Equillium Inc(EQ)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

HEALTHCARE

Industry

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Country

USA

Equillium, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, develops and sells products to treat severe autoimmune and inflammatory or immuno-inflammatory disorders with unmet medical needs. The company is headquartered in La Jolla, California.