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Guardant Health Inc (GH) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Guardant Health Inc stock (GH) is currently trading at $86.58. Guardant Health Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 11.17. Analyst consensus price target for GH is $132.57. WallStSmart rates GH as Sell.

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Guardant Health Inc

NASDAQHEALTHCARE
$86.58
$2.99 (3.58%)
52W$36.36
$120.74
Target$132.57+53.1%

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Smart Analysis

Guardant Health Inc (GH) · 8 metrics scored

Smart Score

29
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 market cap, revenue growth, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

Guardant Health Inc (GH) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 9.7/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
39.40%10/10

Revenue surging 39.40% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
101.29%10/10

101.29% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$10.96B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Supporting Valuation Data

GH Target Price
$132.57
30% Upside

Guardant Health Inc (GH) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 0.8/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-4584.00%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-42.90%0/10

Losing money on operations

Profit MarginProfitability
-42.40%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Price/SalesValuation
11.172/10

Very expensive at 11.2x annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
55.672/10

Very expensive at 55.7x book value

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
11.17
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EV/Revenue
11.9
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Guardant Health Inc (GH) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 29/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.7/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 0.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Revenue Growth, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 39.40%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (11.17), Price/Book (55.67) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -4584.00%, Operating Margin at -42.90%, Profit Margin at -42.40%.

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 -4584.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 39.40% 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.

GH Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

GH's Price-to-Sales ratio of 11.17x sits near its historical average of 11.81x (0th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 11% below its historical high of 12.54x set in Mar 2026, and 0% above its historical low of 11.17x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~12.5x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Guardant Health Inc (GH) · HEALTHCAREDIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH

The Big Picture

Guardant Health Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 982M with 39% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -42.4% profit margin.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 39% YoY, reaching 982M. This pace significantly outperforms most DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH peers.

Low Leverage

Debt-to-equity ratio of -3.74 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 580M in cash.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -42.4% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -42M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can Guardant Health Inc maintain 39%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.69, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.

Sector dynamics: monitor DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Guardant Health Inc.

Bottom Line

Guardant Health Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 39% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin -42.4% 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 Guardant Health Inc(GH)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

HEALTHCARE

Industry

DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH

Country

USA

Guardant Health, Inc., a precision oncology company, offers blood testing, data sets, and testing in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

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3100 HANOVER STREET, PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, 94304