CERS
Cerus Corporation
NASDAQ: CERS · HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES
$2.55
-2.87% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$559.03M
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
2.58x
EPS (TTM)
$-0.05
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$1 – $3
Volume
2.2M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
31
out of 100
Grade: F
Strong Sell
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B4.5
Quality
C2.0
Profitability
F5.0
Valuation
C+4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
-5.8
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$4.67
+83.02%
12-Month target
—
—
Intrinsic (DCF)
—
Margin of safety
—
0 Strong Buy2 Buy1 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Revenue growth 24.10% QoQ
Risks
- Altman Z -5.79 — distress zone
- Thin margins at -4.41%
- Negative free cash flow $-3.28M
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $162.05M | $156.37M | $180.27M | $206.13M | $216.56M |
| Net income | $-42.83M | $-37.49M | $-20.92M | $-15.63M | $-1.64M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-0.05 |
| Free cash flow | $-27.61M | $-47.77M | $8.52M | $8.52M | $-3.28M |
| Profit margin | -26.43% | -23.98% | -11.60% | -7.58% | -4.41% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | JAYARAMAN, VIVEK K | Sale | 16,667 | $3.00 |
| 2026-04-01 | JENSEN, CHRYSTAL | Buy | 200,000 | — |
| 2026-04-01 | GREEN, KEVIN DENNIS | Buy | 200,000 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Cerus Corporation trades at $2.55. Our Smart Value Score of 31/100 indicates the stock is weak. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of -5.79, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $216.56M. with profit margins at -4.41%.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cerus Corporation's stock price?
Cerus Corporation (CERS) trades at $2.55, on a P/S of 2.6x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Cerus Corporation overvalued?
Cerus Corporation carries a Smart Value Score of 31/100 (Grade F), which we rate Strong Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read.
What is the price target of Cerus Corporation (CERS)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $4.67, about 83.0% above the current $2.55. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is Cerus Corporation's revenue?
Cerus Corporation's trailing twelve-month revenue is $216.56M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Cerus Corporation's Altman Z-Score is -5.79, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorHEALTHCARE
IndustryMEDICAL DEVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio2.58x
ROE-14.14%
Beta1.77
50D MA$2.26
200D MA$1.94
Shares out0.20B
Float0.18B
Short ratio—
Avg volume2.2M
Performance
1 week+0.00%
1 month+15.81%
3 months+60.36%
YTD+31.55%
1 year—
3 years—
5 years—