Assembly Biosciences (ASMB)
NASDAQ:ASMB
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ASMB Stock Chart & Stats
$29.24
-$0.45(-2.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$29.24
-$0.45(-2.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.84 - $39.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.37K
Average Volume (3M)164.41K
Market Cap
$446.48M
Enterprise Value$410.96M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$226.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.36
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.73Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.58
Shares Outstanding19,817,250
10 Day Avg. Volume178,321
30 Day Avg. Volume164,409
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.68
Price to Book (P/B)1.84
Price to Sales (P/S)5.27
P/FCF Ratio-9.26
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.78
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.48
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-65.64
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$44.33Price Target Upside51.62% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.68
Revenue Forecast (FY)$57.96M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetExtremely low leverage and large equity provide durable financial flexibility for a clinical-stage biotech. This reduces solvency risk, supports ongoing R&D spending without immediate debt pressure, and allows management to pursue trial timelines or partnerships without urgent refinancing needs.
Significant Recent Capital RaiseA ~$107M net equity raise materially extends runway and funds planned clinical programs. Institutional participation (including healthcare investors) and lock-up provisions provide durable funding capacity and optionality for multi-stage trials, reducing near-term financing uncertainty for 2–6 month horizons.
Pipeline Expansion Into Cholestatic Liver DiseasesBroadening ABI-6250 into PBC and PSC diversifies clinical risk and targets unmet needs with limited approved therapies. The pre-IND FDA discussion and planned Phase 2 timelines support a durable strategic shift from a single indication toward a basket approach that can increase commercialization optionality if trials succeed.
Bears Say
Sustained Cash BurnConsistent negative operating and free cash flow near -$40M TTM indicates the company is burning cash to fund operations and trials. Unless offset by recurring funding, this creates a persistent need for capital raises that can pressure timelines and stakeholder returns over the medium term.
Volatile, Declining Revenue And Negative ProfitabilitySharp revenue volatility and negative net margin reflect reliance on sporadic milestone or licensing receipts rather than stable product sales. This undermines predictable cash generation and heightens dependence on external financing and successful trial outcomes to reach sustainable profitability over the next several quarters.
Increased Dilution / Equity IncentivesMaterial increases to stock incentive and purchase reserves, combined with the recent equity offering, raise structural dilution risk. While aiding retention and funding, expanded share issuance can compress long-term per-share economics for investors absent commensurate improvement in operating results or successful commercialization.
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ASMB FAQ
What was Assembly Biosciences’s price range in the past 12 months?
Assembly Biosciences lowest stock price was $15.84 and its highest was $39.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Assembly Biosciences’s market cap?
Assembly Biosciences’s market cap is $446.48M.
When is Assembly Biosciences’s upcoming earnings report date?
Assembly Biosciences’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were Assembly Biosciences’s earnings last quarter?
Assembly Biosciences released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -$0.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.65 by $0.11.
Is Assembly Biosciences overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Assembly Biosciences’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Assembly Biosciences pay dividends?
Assembly Biosciences does not currently pay dividends.
What is Assembly Biosciences’s EPS estimate?
Assembly Biosciences’s EPS estimate is -0.73.
How many shares outstanding does Assembly Biosciences have?
Assembly Biosciences has 19,817,250 shares outstanding.
What happened to Assembly Biosciences’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Assembly Biosciences reported an EPS of -$0.54 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.65. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.847%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Assembly Biosciences?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ASMB
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Assembly Biosciences Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$44.33 (51.62% Upside)
$44.33 (51.62% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 9.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $14.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
62.70%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-4.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
137.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Assembly Biosciences
Assembly Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology firm in the clinical development phase, dedicated to identifying and advancing innovative therapeutic solutions for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections within the United States. Its primary drug candidate, Vebicorvir, has successfully concluded Phase 2 clinical trials for individuals with chronic HBV. The company's development pipeline also features ABI-H3733, which has finished Phase 1a clinical studies, and ABI-4334, currently in pre-clinical assessment for HBV treatment. Assembly Biosciences has forged collaborative partnerships, including agreements with BeiGene, Ltd. and Arbutus Biopharma Corporation, as well as with Antios Therapeutics, Inc., to explore a triple-combination treatment strategy for chronic hepatitis B virus. Additionally, it maintains strategic licensing arrangements with Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation and Door Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Established in 2005, the company was formerly known as Ventrus Biosciences, Inc. before rebranding to Assembly Biosciences, Inc. in June 2014, and its headquarters are located in South San Francisco, California.
ASMB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$44.33
▲(51.62% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
27.13% Insiders
3.91% Mutual Funds
51.46% Other Institutional Investors
14.86% Public Companies and
Individual Investors