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Cerus Corporation(CERS)
USD --+0.00%
Reward55Moderate
Risk65Medium-High
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Thin -8% profit margin · Revenue growing 14% YoY
CERS
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USD · NASDAQ
Cerus Corporation | Healthcare
Speculative Momentum
Market Cap:457.17M
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Reward Rating
55
Moderate
Bottom 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
65
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $4.67.

What is Cerus Corporation?

Cerus Corporation operates as a biomedical products company.

CERS · Verdict

Solid reward · elevated risk

CERS's standout is growth; volatility and balance sheet weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

CERS · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Growth66/100

    Rev +11.3% CAGR · earnings -27.3%

Watchouts 3

  • Volatility20/100

    Weak vs peers

  • Balance sheet31/100

    Current ratio 2.39

  • Profitability40/100

    -12% net margin · -28% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Cerus Corporation?

Cerus Corporation operates as a biomedical products company. The company focuses on developing and commercializing the INTERCEPT Blood System to enhance blood safety. The company is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Healthcare sector, with a market capitalisation of 457.17M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (55)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with growth and valuation as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorHealthcare
Market Cap457.17M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High2.955
52 Week Low1.12
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date1/30/1997
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding192M
No. of Employees614
IndustryMedical Devices
ExchangeNASDAQ
Beta1.535
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.cerus.com
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