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QTRX

BEARISH
$3.5 Live
Quanterix Corporation · NASDAQ
Target $6.67 (+90.5%)
$3.23 52W Range $8.77

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 18, 2026
Market cap
$164.29M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-34.2%
Profit margin
-77.1%
Debt/Equity
0.13
Dividend yield
N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
QTRX exhibits severe financial distress as evidenced by a Piotroski F-Score of 1/9, indicating critical weakness in operational efficiency and financial health. While the company maintains strong top-line revenue growth (24.7% YoY) and a healthy current ratio (2.84), these are overshadowed by a devastating profit margin of -77.14% and a consistent track record of missing earnings estimates. The stock is in a clear long-term downtrend, having lost over 94% of its value over five years, and currently trades at a significant discount to book value (P/B 0.55), suggesting a 'value trap' scenario.

Key Strengths

Strong YoY revenue growth of 24.70%
Low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13
Strong short-term liquidity (Current Ratio 2.84)
Positive Gross Margin of 46.77%
Trading below book value (P/B 0.55)

Key Risks

Critical operational health (Piotroski F-Score 1/9)
Deeply negative profitability (Profit Margin -77.14%)
Poor earnings reliability (Average surprise -41.54% over last 4 quarters)
Severe long-term price depreciation (5Y Change -94.1%)
Bearish technical trend (0/100)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$4.1
+17.1% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
22
Weak
Value
40
Future
45
Past
10
Health
15
Dividend
0
AI Verdict
High Risk / Speculative
Key drivers: Extreme operational inefficiency, Revenue growth failing to scale into profit, Persistent bearish price action
Confidence
90%
Value
40/100

Trades at a discount to assets, but assets are not generating returns.

Positives
  • Low Price/Sales (1.18)
  • Price/Book below 1.0
Watchpoints
  • No P/E ratio due to losses
  • No Graham Number available
Future
45/100

Growth is present in sales but deteriorating in earnings quality.

Positives
  • Consistent double-digit revenue growth
Watchpoints
  • Negative YoY EPS growth (-56.7%)
  • Frequent earnings misses
Past
10/100

Long-term historical performance is extremely poor.

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • Catastrophic 5-year return (-94.1%)
  • Consistent downward price trajectory
Health
15/100

Balance sheet liquidity is the only saving grace against operational failure.

Positives
  • Low Debt/Equity
  • High Current Ratio
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score of 1/9
Dividend
0/100

Non-dividend paying growth company.

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • No dividend payments

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$3.5
Analyst Target
$6.67
Upside/Downside
+90.5%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for QTRX and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-17
QTR
Quanterix Corporation
Primary
5Y
-94.1%
3Y
-71.3%
1Y
-32.0%
6M
-40.3%
1M
-22.6%
1W
+4.2%
DER
Journey Medical Corporation
Peer
5Y
-50.0%
3Y
+251.1%
1Y
-28.9%
6M
-34.4%
1M
-38.3%
1W
+5.5%
ACH
Accendra Health, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-92.8%
3Y
-89.2%
1Y
-85.8%
6M
-73.2%
1M
-22.1%
1W
-16.3%
QIP
Quipt Home Medical Corp
Peer
5Y
-44.7%
3Y
-42.7%
1Y
+56.0%
6M
+34.2%
1M
+1.1%
1W
0.0%
LFM
LifeMD, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-74.2%
3Y
+107.8%
1Y
-30.3%
6M
-43.8%
1M
-14.5%
1W
-1.1%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
-1.83
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.55
P/S Ratio
1.18
EV/Revenue
0.6
EV/EBITDA
-1.16
Market Cap
$164.29M

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin -77.14%
Operating Margin -48.2%
Gross Margin 46.77%
ROE -34.25%
ROA -13.11%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +24.7%
Earnings Growth N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth +28.36%
Q/Q Earnings Growth N/A

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.13
Low debt
Current Ratio
2.84
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.98
Excellent
Cash/Share
$2.52

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$0.0B
Gross Margin
45.6%
Op. Margin
-54.5%
Net Margin
-52.8%
Total Assets
$0.4B
Liabilities
$0.1B
Equity
$0.3B
Debt/Equity
0.42x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
99%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-03-02
$-0.47
+2.1% surprise
2025-11-10
$-0.73
-37.7% surprise
2025-08-07
$-0.77
-89.0% surprise

Healthcare Sector Comparison

Comparing QTRX against 421 companies in the Healthcare sector (25 bullish, 134 neutral, 262 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-34.25%
This Stock
vs
-100.15%
Sector Avg
-65.8% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-77.14%
This Stock
vs
-13.63%
Sector Avg
+466.0% (Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.13
This Stock
vs
3.22
Sector Avg
-96.1% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
24.7%
This Stock
vs
121.05%
Sector Avg
-79.6% (Slower)
Current Ratio
2.84
This Stock
vs
4.55
Sector Avg
-37.6% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

DONNELLY WILLIAM P
Officer and Director
Stock Award
2026-04-01
6,178 shares
MENDEL SCOTT
Director
Stock Award
2026-04-01
4,310 shares
MILLER MICHAEL FRANCIS
Chief Operating Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-31
229 shares
SRIRAM VANDANA
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-13
1,833 shares
MILLER MICHAEL FRANCIS
Chief Operating Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-13
1,558 shares
SRIRAM VANDANA
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-02-13
777 shares
DONNELLY WILLIAM P
Officer and Director
Stock Award
2026-01-02
2,377 shares
LAI-GOLDMAN MYLA P
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-02
25,316 shares
FLYNN KAREN A
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-02
23,372 shares
ELLIOTT JEFFREY THOMAS
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-02
23,372 shares
HAMPTON MALCOLM GARRET
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-02
23,372 shares
MEISTER PAUL M
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-02
3,974 shares
WALT DAVID R
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-02
1,215 shares
MENDEL SCOTT
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-02
25,316 shares
MAGOVCEVIC-LIEBISCH IVANA
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-02
23,372 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K
8-K
2026-03-02

QTRX filed an 8-K on March 2, 2026, likely to announce its annual financial results for the preceding fiscal year.

10-K
10-K
2026-03-02

QTRX filed its 10-K annual report on March 2, 2026, which includes sections on business operations, risk factors, and management's discussion and analysis. Specific financial highlights and risk details were not provided in the available excerpts.

8-K
8-K
2026-01-08
8-K
8-K
2025-11-20
10-Q
10-Q
2025-11-10

QTRX has expanded through the acquisitions of Emission and Akoya, incurring potential earnout payments of up to $60 million and ongoing royalty obligations of $1-2 million annually through 2033. The company faces continued financial risks including uncapped royalty payments and ongoing development costs for a diagnostic test, which have historically ranged from $10 million to $11 million.

8-K
8-K
2025-11-10

QTRX filed an 8-K on November 10, 2025, likely to announce its third-quarter financial results.

8-K
8-K
2025-10-02

QTRX filed an 8-K on October 2, 2025, likely to announce its third-quarter financial results.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-09-24
8-K/A
8-K/A
2025-09-23

QTRX filed an amendment to a previously submitted current report (Form 8-K) on September 23, 2025.

DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2025-08-25

QTRX filed a definitive proxy statement on August 25, 2025, providing shareholders with information regarding matters to be voted on at an upcoming meeting.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-08-07
8-K
8-K
2025-08-07
8-K
8-K
2025-08-04
8-K
8-K
2025-07-24
8-K
8-K
2025-07-18
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
HOLD
3 analysts
Canaccord Genuity
2025-12-22
Maintains
Hold Hold

Past News Coverage

Recent headlines mentioning QTRX from our newsroom.

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