ADPT
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation (ADPT) Economic Moat Analysis (2026)
Overall Score
Scale Pricing Power
Gross margin remains strong at 75.4%, indicating some pricing power in the core business.
Revenue per share is $1.95, but the company still trades at a high EV/Sales multiple of 13.7x.
Profitability Efficiency
Operating margins remain negative, with EBIT margin at -10.4% and operating profit margin at -12.2%.
Return on invested capital is still negative at -6.7%, showing the business is not yet generating economic profits.
Cash conversion remains weak, with operating cash flow margin at -6.8% and free cash flow yield at -0.6%.
Balance Sheet Resilience
Liquidity is solid, with a current ratio of 4.8x and quick ratio of 4.7x.
Debt leverage remains manageable relative to market value, with debt-to-market-cap at 8.6%, though debt-to-equity is elevated at 2.9x.
Cash per share of $2.18 provides a cushion despite ongoing losses.
Moat Durability Intangibles
High R&D intensity at 28.6% of revenue suggests continued investment in product development, but it has not yet translated into durable profitability.
Stock-based compensation remains meaningful at 11.6% of revenue, which can dilute moat economics.
The company’s intangible asset base is moderate, with intangibles at 18.7% of total assets.
Sources
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
- Financial and market data providers
- Public news and industry information
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