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Plus Therapeutics Inc (PSTV) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Plus Therapeutics Inc stock (PSTV) is currently trading at $0.24. Plus Therapeutics Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 8.36. Analyst consensus price target for PSTV is $5.30. WallStSmart rates PSTV as Sell.

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PSTV

Plus Therapeutics Inc

NASDAQHEALTHCARE
$0.24
$0.00 (-1.80%)
52W$0.16
$1.77
Target$5.30+2109.3%

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Smart Analysis

Plus Therapeutics Inc (PSTV) · 8 metrics scored

Smart Score

13
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 return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

Plus Therapeutics Inc (PSTV) Key Strengths (0)

Avg Score: 0/10

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
0.97
Attractive
PSTV Target Price
$5.3
1709% Upside

Plus Therapeutics Inc (PSTV) Areas to Watch (8)

Avg Score: 1.6/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-522.00%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-420.00%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-3.20%0/10

Revenue declining -3.20%, a shrinking business

Price/SalesValuation
8.362/10

Very expensive at 8.4x annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
10.652/10

Very expensive at 10.7x book value

Institutional Own.Quality
13.95%2/10

Very low institutional interest at 13.95%

Market CapQuality
$44M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

PEG RatioValuation
2.454/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
8.36
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EV/Revenue
18.19
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Overall Assessment

This company scores 13/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 0 register as strengths (avg 0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 1.6/10). 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, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.45), Price/Sales (8.36), Price/Book (10.65) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -3.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -522.00%, Operating Margin at -420.00%.

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 -522.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -3.20% 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.

PSTV Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

PSTV's Price-to-Sales ratio of 8.36x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 71.11x (11th percentile). The current valuation is 99% below its historical high of 917.27x set in Aug 2019, and 195% above its historical low of 2.83x in Dec 2015. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~10.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Plus Therapeutics Inc (PSTV) · HEALTHCAREBIOTECHNOLOGY

The Big Picture

Plus Therapeutics Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 5M with 3% decline year-over-year.

Key Findings

Heavy R&D Investment

Spending 56% of revenue (3M) on R&D, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and future growth.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -6M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

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

Bottom Line

Plus Therapeutics 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.

Insider Transactions(8 last 3 months)

Total Buys
6
Total Sells
2

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 10:04:39 AM

About Plus Therapeutics Inc(PSTV)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

HEALTHCARE

Industry

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Country

USA

Plus Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, focuses on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of treatments for patients with cancer and other diseases. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.