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Neutral 46 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:46Neutral
Price Target:
$0.80
▲(6.67% Upside)
Overall score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (sharp TTM revenue decline, deep losses, negative equity, and negative free cash flow). Technicals are only mildly supportive with mixed trend signals, and valuation provides limited support due to a negative P/E and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Large HIV order and operational turnaround
A 9M-unit order tied to WHO-prequalified product and outsourced WHO-approved manufacturing demonstrates durable demand and scalable production. The sequential revenue jump and return to positive adjusted EBITDA signal operational leverage and improved unit economics that can sustain cash generation over multiple quarters.
Regulatory clearances for high-capacity HbA1c system
Regulatory approvals and a higher-throughput HbA1c column expand addressable share in the large, recurring $2B+ lab HbA1c market. Higher capacity and reduced downtime enhance lab economics, increase reagent consumable demand, and strengthen long-term platform positioning and margin sustainability.
WHO approval for outsourced manufacturing
WHO approval for outsourced manufacturing reduces unit cost and enables higher-volume production while preserving regulatory compliance. This structural cost reduction supports margin recovery, improves free-cash-flow potential, and aligns with management's transformation initiatives to restore profitability over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Negative shareholders' equity and elevated leverage
Consistent negative equity and rising debt materially weaken financial flexibility and increase solvency risk. With limited capital cushion, the company faces constraints on funding R&D, commercial expansion, or absorbing further operating shocks without dilutive or costly financing, raising long-term risk.
Negative operating and free cash flow
Sustained negative operating and free cash flow mean the business cannot internally fund operations or growth. Reliance on external financing increases funding cost and dilution risk, limits ability to invest in commercialization or capex, and makes long-term execution contingent on continued external support.
Convertible debt restructuring creates major dilution risk
Equitizing significant debt improves near-term liquidity but creates a structural overhang: potential issuance of tens of millions of ADSs can materially dilute existing equity, erode per-share economics, and deter long-term investors, complicating capital markets access and governance stability.

Trinity Biotech (TRIB) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Trinity Biotech Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionTrinity Biotech plc acquires, develops, manufactures, and markets medical diagnostic products for the clinical laboratory and point-of-care (POC) segments of the diagnostic market in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. The company offers clinical laboratory products, including diagnostic tests and instrumentation, which detect infectious diseases, such as lyme disease; sexually transmitted diseases consisting syphilis and herpes; SARS-CoV-2; and epstein barr, measles, mumps, toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus, rubella, varicella and other viral pathogens, as well as products for the in-vitro diagnostic testing for haemoglobin A1c used in the monitoring and diagnosis of diabetes, and identifying those who are at a risk of developing diabetes. It also develops, manufactures, and sells products in the immunofluorescence assay, enzyme-linked immunosorbent, western blot, and line immunoassay formats; and provides reagent products, such as ACE, bile acids, lactate, oxalate, and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase for diagnosis of liver and kidney diseases, as well as haemolytic anaemia. In addition, the company sells raw materials to the life sciences industry and research institutes. It serves public health authorities, non-governmental organisations, and clinical and reference laboratories through its direct sales force, as well as through a network of independent distributors and strategic partners. Trinity Biotech plc was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Bray, Ireland.
How the Company Makes MoneyTrinity Biotech generates revenue through the sale of its diagnostic products and services. The company's revenue model is primarily based on the direct sales of its various diagnostic kits and instruments to hospitals, laboratories, and healthcare providers. Key revenue streams include immunoassay products, which are significant contributors to sales, as well as its expanding portfolio in molecular diagnostics. Additionally, Trinity Biotech benefits from partnerships with other companies and healthcare organizations, which can lead to collaborative product development and distribution agreements. The company's focus on research and development allows it to innovate and maintain a competitive edge in the diagnostic market, which further contributes to its earnings.

Trinity Biotech Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Nov 15, 2024
(Q3-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 08, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call reflected a company in transition, with significant improvements in revenue growth and cost reduction measures. However, challenges remain, particularly in the hemoglobin segment and overall net loss, indicating a mixed outlook.
Q3-2024 Updates
Positive Updates
Revenue Growth in Q3 2024
The company's revenues for Q3 2024 were $15.2 million, representing a 3% increase compared to Q3 2023. This growth was primarily driven by a 60% increase in point-of-care revenue.
TrinScreen HIV Sales Projection
Trinity Biotech reiterated its guidance for TrinScreen sales of approximately $10 million for the full year 2024, reflecting strong market demand.
Reduction in Operating Loss
The operating loss before restructuring and impairment charges decreased to $2.2 million from $4.5 million in Q3 2023, marking a 51% improvement.
NASDAQ Listing Compliance Achieved
The company successfully addressed NASDAQ listing deficiencies, removing an important overhang on its stock.
Cost Reduction Initiatives
SG&A expenses decreased by $1.2 million to $6.5 million in Q3 2024, showcasing effective cost reduction measures.
Negative Updates
Hemoglobin Revenue Decline
Hemoglobin revenues from A1c testing products were lower in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023, due to uneven ordering patterns and decreased instrument sales.
Clinical Laboratory Revenue Decrease
Clinical laboratory revenues decreased by 9% compared to Q3 2023, offset by a revenue decrease in the hemoglobin business, which was 70% lower year-over-year.
Net Loss for Q3 2024
The net loss post-tax and interest was $4.8 million in Q3 2024, compared to a $6.7 million loss in the same quarter last year.
Cash Balance Decrease
The cash balance decreased from $5.3 million at June 30 to $2.8 million at the end of September 2024, with cash used by operations of $3.6 million.
Company Guidance
During Trinity Biotech's Q3 2024 earnings call, the company reiterated its guidance for 2024, projecting TrinScreen HIV sales revenue of approximately $10 million and annualized run rate revenues of around $75 million by Q2 2025. The company reported a 3% year-on-year revenue growth, reaching $15.2 million for Q3 2024, primarily driven by a 60% increase in point-of-care revenues due to TrinScreen sales. Operating loss improved by 51% to $2.2 million before restructuring and impairment charges. The company aims to achieve approximately $20 million of annualized run rate EBITDASO by Q2 2025 through comprehensive transformation initiatives, including cost reductions and operational efficiencies.

Trinity Biotech Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials are weak: TTM revenue fell sharply, profitability remains deeply negative with large operating losses, the balance sheet shows negative shareholders’ equity with meaningful (and rising vs. 2023) debt, and both operating cash flow and free cash flow are negative. Some gross margin stabilization and improved cash burn vs. 2023 are positives but do not offset elevated financial risk.
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Results have deteriorated meaningfully. TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) revenue fell sharply versus the prior year, and profitability is deeply negative with large operating losses and a very weak net margin. While gross margin has been relatively stable in the mid-30% range recently, the cost structure is not covered by current sales levels, and the company remains far from breakeven compared with the modest profitability seen in 2021.
Balance Sheet
12
Very Negative
The balance sheet is stressed by negative shareholders’ equity across all periods shown, which limits financial flexibility and signals a thin capital base. Debt remains high in absolute terms and has increased versus 2023, while total assets are roughly flat—suggesting limited balance-sheet improvement. With equity negative, leverage risk is elevated and the company has less cushion to absorb ongoing losses.
Cash Flow
15
Very Negative
Cash generation is weak and volatile. TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) operating cash flow and free cash flow are both negative, and free cash flow has worsened sharply from the prior year. Although cash burn improved versus 2023’s very large operating cash outflow, the business is still not self-funding and likely reliant on external financing if losses persist.
BreakdownTTMDec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue48.65M61.55M56.83M62.52M81.15M101.98M
Gross Profit16.86M21.44M19.45M22.05M33.45M48.58M
EBITDA-18.49M-16.91M-24.10M-16.71M10.59M3.19M
Net Income-36.91M-31.79M-24.02M-41.00M875.00K-6.39M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets103.71M103.29M59.44M92.10M118.89M130.40M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments1.34M5.17M3.69M6.58M25.91M27.33M
Total Debt117.20M100.76M67.43M72.20M99.16M104.34M
Total Liabilities158.43M138.47M83.38M94.28M119.21M132.62M
Stockholders Equity-54.72M-35.18M-23.95M-2.18M-319.00K-2.22M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-4.19M-14.26M-12.36M-6.90M4.55M13.56M
Operating Cash Flow-1.35M-4.19M-11.56M-921.00K13.24M23.75M
Investing Cash Flow-8.18M-22.97M24.76M-5.98M-8.69M-10.20M
Financing Cash Flow8.05M28.81M-16.04M-12.32M-6.02M-2.72M

Trinity Biotech Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price0.75
Price Trends
50DMA
0.89
Negative
100DMA
0.96
Negative
200DMA
0.91
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
>-0.01
Negative
RSI
44.59
Neutral
STOCH
44.28
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TRIB, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 0.75 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.78, below the 50-day MA of 0.89, and below the 200-day MA of 0.91, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of >-0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 44.59 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 44.28 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TRIB.

Trinity Biotech Risk Analysis

Trinity Biotech disclosed 50 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Trinity Biotech reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Trinity Biotech Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
56
Neutral
$43.36M-29.05-9.76%30.95%59.67%
51
Neutral
$7.86B-0.30-43.30%2.27%22.53%-2.21%
46
Neutral
$15.26M-0.33-4.35%-6.31%
46
Neutral
$9.56M-0.43-223.45%3.26%65.96%
45
Neutral
$5.71M-0.05-245.18%-27.66%13.18%
44
Neutral
$12.92M-0.08-78.22%-13.84%88.80%
* Healthcare Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TRIB
Trinity Biotech
0.78
-0.15
-16.02%
PRPO
Precipio
24.25
17.64
266.85%
BNGO
BioNano Genomics
1.20
-3.80
-76.00%
INBS
Intelligent Bio Solutions
7.41
-9.89
-57.17%
BIAF
bioAffinity Technologies, Inc.
1.07
-21.21
-95.20%

Trinity Biotech Corporate Events

Trinity Biotech Restructures Perceptive Debt With New $5 Million Term Loan and Expanded ADS Conversion Rights
Dec 23, 2025

On December 22, 2025, Trinity Biotech entered into a second amendment to its Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Perceptive Credit Holdings III, L.P., adding a further $5 million term loan, extending the facility’s maturity to January 15, 2027, and replacing a planned non-convertible note with a convertible promissory note that allows up to $60 million of principal to be converted into ADSs at a discount to market price, subject to a floor of $1.03 and a 9.9% ownership cap. On the same date, Trinity Biotech and its subsidiary TRIB Biosensors Inc. also reached a conversion rights agreement with Perceptive Credit Holdings II, L.P. that allows a $5 million milestone payment and a renegotiated $7.5 million contingent payment tied to the Waveform acquisition to be settled, in whole or in part, in ADSs at VWAP-based prices, effectively equitizing a significant portion of the group’s debt obligations and contingent liabilities; if all conversion rights under these arrangements are exercised at the floor price, the company could issue up to about 69.9 million ADSs, materially diluting existing shareholders but improving liquidity and pushing out debt maturities.

The most recent analyst rating on (TRIB) stock is a Hold with a $1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Trinity Biotech stock, see the TRIB Stock Forecast page.

Trinity Biotech Files Mid‑2025 Unaudited Interim Results with U.S. Regulators
Dec 23, 2025

On December 23, 2025, Trinity Biotech filed a Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission furnishing its unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of June 30, 2025 and for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, along with management’s discussion and analysis of results, liquidity and cash flows. The filing, signed by interim chief financial officer Susan O’Connor, updates investors on the company’s mid‑year financial position and performance and incorporates the information by reference into existing registration statements, underscoring its relevance for current and prospective shareholders monitoring Trinity Biotech’s capital structure and operating trends.

The most recent analyst rating on (TRIB) stock is a Hold with a $1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Trinity Biotech stock, see the TRIB Stock Forecast page.

Trinity Biotech Wins 9 Million-Test HIV Order and Returns to Profitability in Q3 2025
Dec 23, 2025

On December 23, 2025, Trinity Biotech announced a major order for 9 million units of its WHO-prequalified TrinScreen HIV rapid test, to be produced via its newly WHO-approved outsourced manufacturing process and delivered across the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, signaling a strong rebound in global HIV testing demand and reinforcing the company’s positioning in infectious disease diagnostics. In the same update, the company reported a 32% sequential revenue jump to $14.3 million in the third quarter of 2025, improved gross margins to 45.2%, and a return to positive adjusted EBITDA of $0.5 million, highlighted progress under its Comprehensive Transformation Plan, outlined further operational efficiencies and product pipeline advances in diabetes and oncology-related diagnostics, and announced a finance leadership transition as Paul Murphy was promoted to interim chief financial officer following the completion of Susan O’Connor’s interim term.

The most recent analyst rating on (TRIB) stock is a Hold with a $1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Trinity Biotech stock, see the TRIB Stock Forecast page.

Trinity Biotech Accelerates Global Rollout of High-Capacity HbA1c Column System After New Regulatory Clearances
Dec 18, 2025

On December 15, 2025, Trinity Biotech announced that it has secured regulatory clearances in multiple countries and expanded the global rollout of its next-generation high-capacity HbA1c column system for its FDA-cleared Premier Hb9210 analyzer, which is now available in more than 10 countries including the United States. The upgraded column technology, aimed at the more than $2 billion and growing global laboratory HbA1c market, delivers up to four times the testing capacity of the existing system, reduces downtime and maintenance through greater column stability, and incorporates new software-driven automation to improve workflow efficiency and cut operating costs for clinical laboratories. By boosting throughput, recurring revenue potential and margins while reinforcing the Premier Hb9210’s positioning as a gold-standard, high-specificity HbA1c platform, the rollout strengthens Trinity Biotech’s competitive foothold in global diabetes care and supports its strategy to deepen market penetration and drive long-term value for stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (TRIB) stock is a Hold with a $1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Trinity Biotech stock, see the TRIB Stock Forecast page.

Trinity Biotech Secures WHO Approval for Offshore Manufacturing of HIV Test
Nov 21, 2025

On November 18, 2025, Trinity Biotech announced it received World Health Organization approval for the offshored and outsourced manufacturing of its Uni-Gold rapid HIV test. This approval is a significant milestone in the company’s transformation plan aimed at enhancing profitability. The strategic move to offshore manufacturing is expected to improve gross margins, EBITDA, and cash flow, while maintaining product integrity and compliance. This initiative reflects the leadership’s capability to execute strategic transformations and positions the company for long-term growth by reducing costs and focusing on innovation.

The most recent analyst rating on (TRIB) stock is a Sell with a $1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Trinity Biotech stock, see the TRIB Stock Forecast page.

Trinity Biotech Collaborates to Enhance Prostate Cancer Test
Nov 18, 2025

On November 14, 2025, Trinity Biotech announced a strategic collaboration with a leading bioinformatics company to enhance the EpiCapture prostate cancer test through advanced epigenetic analysis. This collaboration aims to improve the test’s ability to monitor prostate cancer progression non-invasively, potentially reducing the need for invasive procedures and improving patient care. The EpiCapture test, currently in late-stage development, has shown promise in accurately predicting high-grade cancers and is part of Trinity Biotech’s strategy to expand its portfolio of innovative diagnostic technologies.

The most recent analyst rating on (TRIB) stock is a Sell with a $1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Trinity Biotech stock, see the TRIB Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Jan 28, 2026