Q3 2024 for Aclaris Therapeutics (0H8T.L) shows a modest sequential revenue uptick amid ongoing R&D intensity and a persistent net loss, underscoring a pipeline-driven business model typical of clinical-stage biopharma. Revenue of $4.346 million rose 57.1% QoQ from Q2 2024, but gross profit was only $1.938 million (gross margin ~44.6%), reflecting early-stage commercialization and ongoing development costs. The company posted an operating loss of $10.471 million and a net loss of $7.586 million for the quarter, with EBITDA of -$9.492 million and an EBITDA margin of -2.18x. Despite negative near-term profitability, Aclaris delivered positive operating cash flow of $22.0 million and generated free cash flow of $22.0 million, supported by favorable working capital dynamics and investing activity. Cash and short-term investments totaled approximately $127.7 million at quarter-end, yielding a net cash position of about $47.7 million, with total assets of $182.4 million and total stockholders’ equity of $130.2 million. The balance sheet exhibits solid liquidity metrics (current ratio ~7.03) and a conservative leverage profile (no material debt noted). Management commentary for QQ3 2024 is not included in the transcript data provided, limiting the ability to quote direct management guidance or sentiment. The pipeline remains the focal point for value creation, with R&D activity and potential catalysts in MK2/JAK inhibitor programs and broader immunology indications.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
Decreasing
4.35M
QoQ: 57.12% | YoY: -53.18%
Gross Profit
Decreasing
1.94M
44.59% margin
QoQ: 126.14% | YoY: -77.02%
Operating Income
Increasing
-10.47M
QoQ: 18.54% | YoY: 66.84%
Net Income
Increasing
-7.59M
QoQ: 30.95% | YoY: 74.07%
EPS
Increasing
-0.11
QoQ: 26.67% | YoY: 73.17%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Revenue: $4.346M (YoY -53.18%, QoQ +57.12%)
Gross Profit: $1.938M (YoY -77.02%, QoQ +126.14%)
Operating Income: -$10.471M (YoY improvement implied by margin data, QoQ improvement of ~18.5%)
EBITDA: -$9.492M (margin -2.18x)
Net Income: -$7.586M (YoY +74.07%, QoQ +30.95%)
EPS: -$0.11 (YoY +73.17%, QoQ +26.67%)
Cash Flow: Operating cash flow $22.0M; Free cash flow $22.0M; Net change in cash +$24.817M; Cash at end of period $47.651M
Balance Sheet: Total assets $182.394M; Cash & equivalents $47.651M; Short-term investments $80.071M; Total current assets $132.33M; Total current liabilities $18.816M; Total liabilities $52.243M; Total stockholders’ equity $130.151M; Net cash position ~$47.651M
Liquidity/Leverage: Current ratio 7.03; Debt-free balance sheet with net cash position; No stated long-term debt in the data provided
Valuation/Market Metrics: Price-to-book ~0.63; Price-to-sales ~18.89; Enterprise value negative (-$5.03x); Shares outstanding ~71.38M (weighted average)
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
4.35M
-53.18%
57.12%
Gross Profit
1.94M
-77.02%
126.14%
Operating Income
-10.47M
66.84%
18.54%
Net Income
-7.59M
74.07%
30.95%
EPS
-0.11
73.17%
26.67%
Key Financial Ratios
Gross Profit Margin
Good
44.60%
Gross profit margin is healthy and competitive within industry standards
Operating Profit Margin
Weak
-2.23%
Operating margin is below industry norms, profitability concerns
Net Profit Margin
Weak
-1.75%
Net profit margin is below industry norms, profitability concerns
Return on Assets
Weak
-0.04%
Return on assets suggests inefficient capital allocation
Return on Equity
Weak
-0.06%
Return on equity suggests inefficient capital allocation
Current Ratio
Strong
7.03
Current ratio indicates excellent liquidity and financial flexibility
Debt to Equity
Conservative
0.02
Debt-to-equity shows conservative leverage and low financial risk
P/E Ratio
Negative
-2.71x
Negative earnings make P/E ratio not meaningful
Price to Book
Undervalued
0.63x
Trading below book value, potential value opportunity or distressed
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