HCWB
HCW Biologics Inc
NASDAQ: HCWB · HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY
$0.35
-13.53% today
Updated 2026-06-02
Market cap
$11.67M
P/E ratio
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P/S ratio
1.77x
EPS (TTM)
$-8.29
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$0 – $7
Volume
15.5M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
43
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
5.3
Growth
C+3.0
Quality
D4.0
Profitability
C5.0
Valuation
C+3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
-7.9
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$5.00
+1331.02%
12-Month target
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Intrinsic (DCF)
—
Margin of safety
—
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Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Revenue growth 129,081.00% QoQ
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z -7.94 — distress zone
- Thin margins at -34.70%
- Negative free cash flow $-1.58M
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.72M | $2.84M | $2.57M | $54232.00 | $6.59M |
| Net income | $-14.90M | $-24.99M | $-30.02M | $-7.96M | $4.13M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-8.29 |
| Free cash flow | $-20.66M | $-28.72M | $-14.49M | $-13.39M | $-1.58M |
| Profit margin | -221.67% | -879.52% | -1,169.70% | -14,677.14% | -34.70% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
HCW Biologics Inc trades at $0.35. Our Smart Value Score of 43/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of -7.94, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $6.59M. with profit margins at -34.70%.
Frequently asked questions
What is HCW Biologics Inc's stock price?
HCW Biologics Inc (HCWB) trades at $0.35, on a P/S of 1.8x. 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 HCW Biologics Inc overvalued?
HCW Biologics Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 43/100 (Grade D), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read.
What is the price target of HCW Biologics Inc (HCWB)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $5.00, about 1331.0% above the current $0.35. 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 HCW Biologics Inc's revenue?
HCW Biologics Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $6.59M. 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?
HCW Biologics Inc's Altman Z-Score is -7.94, 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
IndustryBIOTECHNOLOGY
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.77x
ROE-28.29%
Beta1.14
50D MA$0.79
200D MA$2.03
Shares out0.01B
Float0.01B
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Avg volume15.5M
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