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Silence Therapeutics PLC (SLN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Silence Therapeutics PLC stock (SLN) is currently trading at $5.47. Silence Therapeutics PLC PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 487.97. Analyst consensus price target for SLN is $32.80. WallStSmart rates SLN as Sell.

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SLN

Silence Therapeutics

NASDAQHEALTHCARE
$5.47
$0.27 (5.19%)
52W$1.97
$7.91
Target$32.80+499.6%

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Smart Analysis

Silence Therapeutics PLC (SLN) · 7 metrics scored

Smart Score

14
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.

Silence Therapeutics PLC (SLN) Key Strengths (0)

Avg Score: 0/10

Supporting Valuation Data

SLN Target Price
$32.8
495% Upside

Silence Therapeutics PLC (SLN) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 2.1/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-90.30%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-37150.00%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-99.90%0/10

Revenue declining -99.90%, a shrinking business

Price/SalesValuation
487.972/10

Very expensive at 488.0x annual revenue

Market CapQuality
$273M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Price/BookValuation
4.684/10

Premium pricing at 4.7x book value

Institutional Own.Quality
39.92%6/10

Moderate institutional interest at 39.92%

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
487.97
Overvalued
EV/Revenue
355.01
Overvalued

Silence Therapeutics PLC (SLN) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 14/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 7 metrics analyzed, 0 register as strengths (avg 0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.1/10). 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 Price/Sales (487.97), Price/Book (4.68) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -99.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -90.30%, Operating Margin at -37150.00%.

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 -90.30% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -99.90% 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.

SLN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

SLN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 487.97x trades at a 23% premium to its historical average of 395.18x (29th percentile). The current valuation is 21% below its historical high of 621.05x set in Mar 2026, and 4804% above its historical low of 9.95x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~9.9x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Silence Therapeutics PLC (SLN) · HEALTHCAREBIOTECHNOLOGY

The Big Picture

Silence Therapeutics PLC operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 559,000 with 100% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a 0.0% profit margin.

Key Findings

Heavy R&D Investment

Spending 1565% of revenue (9M) on R&D, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and future growth.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 100% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -13M, 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 Silence Therapeutics PLC.

Bottom Line

Silence Therapeutics PLC 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

Total Buys
0
Total Sells
0

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 8:23:09 AM

About Silence Therapeutics PLC(SLN)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

HEALTHCARE

Industry

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Country

USA

Silence Therapeutics plc, a biotechnology company, is focused on the discovery and development of new ribonucleic acid (RNA) therapies in hematology, cardiovascular, and other rare and metabolic indications. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.