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Cytek Biosciences Inc

NASDAQ: CTKB · HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES

$4.12
-5.54% today

Updated 2026-06-05

Market cap
$559.19M
P/E ratio
P/S ratio
2.74x
EPS (TTM)
$-0.58
Dividend yield
52W range
$3 – $6
Volume
0.8M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

41
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
7.3
Growth
B+
8.5
Quality
A
2.0
Profitability
F
6.7
Valuation
B
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.5
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →202 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$5.69
+38.11%
12-Month target
Intrinsic (DCF)
$7.62
Margin of safety
+42.78%
1 Strong Buy1 Buy2 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ 42.78% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.11x — low leverage
Risks
- Thin margins at -36.20%
- Negative free cash flow $-4.90M

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$164.04M$193.01M$200.45M$201.49M$204.17M
Net income$2.58M$-12.15M$-6.02M$-66.54M$-18.87M
EPS$-0.58
Free cash flow$-22.10M$454000.00$21.85M$-8.77M$-4.90M
Profit margin1.57%-6.29%-3.00%-33.02%-36.20%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-05-18YAN, MINGSale9,480
2026-05-18YAN, MINGSale4,908
2026-05-18YAN, MINGSale4,108

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
CTKB$559.19M417.32.06.78.5+42.78%Hold
LLY$948.95B7810.010.05.06.0Strong Buy
JNJ$536.54B594.79.03.36.0-71.41%Buy
ABBV$380.57B634.08.04.05.0-55.64%Buy
UNH$343.21B545.35.54.75.5-26.61%Buy
MRK$285.64B503.38.02.75.0-49.34%Hold

Smart narrative

Cytek Biosciences Inc trades at $4.12. Our Smart Value Score of 41/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.45, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $204.17M. with profit margins at -36.20%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $7.62.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cytek Biosciences Inc's stock price?

Cytek Biosciences Inc (CTKB) trades at $4.12, on a P/S of 2.7x. 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 Cytek Biosciences Inc overvalued?

Cytek Biosciences Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 41/100 (Grade D), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $7.62 versus the $4.12 price, a 42.8% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.

What is the price target of Cytek Biosciences Inc (CTKB)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $5.69, about 38.1% above the current $4.12. 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 the intrinsic value of Cytek Biosciences Inc (CTKB)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $7.62, a +42.8% margin of safety versus today's $4.12. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.

What is Cytek Biosciences Inc's revenue?

Cytek Biosciences Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $204.17M. 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?

Cytek Biosciences Inc's Altman Z-Score is 2.45, which places it in the grey zone. 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 ratio2.74x
ROE-22.59%
Beta1.19
50D MA$4.34
200D MA$4.48
Shares out0.13B
Float0.10B
Short ratio
Avg volume0.8M

Performance

1 week+0.00%
1 month+21.91%
3 months+2.00%
YTD-19.01%
1 year
3 years
5 years