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ABUS.AM Passenger Transportation, Ground & Sea

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Op margin
40,4 %
ROE
-9,9 %
Net margin
-21,4 %
Debt / equity
0,30
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About

ABUS.AM operates in the passenger transportation, ground and sea industry, primarily generating revenue through transportation services.

Business. Arbutus Biopharma Corp (ABUS) is a pharmaceutical company operating within the Healthcare sector, specifically focused on pharmaceuticals and medical research. The firm is headquartered in Canada and is primarily listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. As segment and geographic breakdowns are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the pharmaceutical product-sale market.

Classification92 %
SectorIndustrials
Business sectorTransportation
IndustryPassenger Transportation, Ground & Sea
ActivityTransportation
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Sell-side consensus
BUY3 analysts
3 buy0 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target5,17

Analyst recommendations

3 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy3
Hold0
Sell0
12-month price target
5,17
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
  • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
3 analysts · indicative
Ownership
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
-9,9 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • Company
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Arbutus Biopharma Corp (ABUS) is a pharmaceutical company operating within the Healthcare sector, specifically focused on pharmaceuticals and medical research. The firm is headquartered in Canada and is primarily listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. As segment and geographic breakdowns are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the pharmaceutical product-sale market.

    Classification92 %
    SectorIndustrials
    Business sectorTransportation
    IndustryPassenger Transportation, Ground & Sea
    ActivityTransportation
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    ABUS.AM has a liquidity position that is characterized by a current ratio of 1.42, indicating that the company has sufficient current assets to cover its current liabilities, albeit with limited excess. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a key flag indicating that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The company's capital structure is relatively conservative, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.3, suggesting that it is not heavily leveraged.

    In terms of profitability, ABUS.AM reported a net income of -1,109,310, indicating a net loss for the period. The company's return on equity is -9.88%, and its return on assets is -2.57%, both of which are negative and suggest that the company is not generating returns that exceed its cost of capital. These metrics are below the industry median for the passenger transportation, ground and sea sector, indicating that the company is underperforming its peers in terms of profitability and returns.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements. There is no significant geographic diversification, and the company's exposure is primarily to the local market. This concentration could pose a risk if the local market experiences a downturn or if the company's primary transportation services face regulatory or operational challenges.

    ABUS.AM's growth trajectory is uncertain, as the company reported a net loss and negative returns on equity and assets. The company's capital expenditure for the period was -41,750, indicating a reduction in investment in long-term assets. This could be a sign of cost-cutting measures or a strategic shift in the company's capital allocation. The outlook for the company's revenue and profitability is not provided in the available data, but the current financial performance suggests a challenging environment.

    The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk, with a key flag noting that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified. The company's financial structure and performance suggest that it may face challenges in maintaining its liquidity and profitability, particularly if the transportation market experiences a downturn.

    Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic initiatives or operational changes. The company's financial statements and risk assessment suggest that it is operating in a challenging environment, with a need to improve its profitability and manage its liquidity effectively. The company's performance and risk profile indicate that it may require strategic adjustments to enhance its financial stability and growth prospects.

    Key takeaways
    • ABUS.AM is operating in the passenger transportation, ground and sea industry with a focus on transportation services.
    • The company's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 1.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.3.
    • ABUS.AM reported a net loss of -1,109,310 and negative returns on equity and assets, indicating underperformance relative to industry medians.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment with no significant geographic diversification.
    • The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with a reduction in capital expenditure and no clear outlook for revenue and profitability.
    • The company faces medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with a need to improve its financial stability and growth prospects.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 5

    Arbutus Biopharma maintains a zero debt-to-equity ratio, significantly reducing financial leverage risk compared to the pharmaceutical cohort median.

    The company holds a strong current ratio of 15.73, indicating robust short-term liquidity and minimal immediate solvency concerns.

    Analysts assign a mean price target of $5.17, suggesting approximately 9% upside potential from the current market price of $4.74.

    Operating losses narrowed significantly in FY2025 to $38.2 million, reflecting improved cost management compared to prior fiscal periods.

    Cash conversion metrics rank above the cohort median, suggesting relatively efficient capital deployment within the pharmaceutical sector.

    BEAR CASE · 3

    The company generated negative free cash flow of $39.6 million in FY2025, continuing its pattern of cash burn.

    Operating and net margins rank in the bottom quartile of the pharmaceutical cohort, indicating poor profitability relative to peers.

    Revenue CAGR of -41.7% over two years highlights a persistent and accelerating decline in business scale.

    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation

    Market price
    $0,63
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $11.2M
    Net cash
    -$674.7k
    Current ratio
    1.4
    Debt / equity
    0.3
    ROA
    -2.6%
    ROE
    -9.9%
    Cash conversion
    -425.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -0.8%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

    Business relationships5 disclosed relationships · 2 types · extracted from filings & disclosures
    Partners4
    MODERNA, INC.MRNA.OPartner95%
    Biontech SEBNTX.OPartner85%
    Pfizer IncPFE.OPartner85%
    Subsidiaries1
    EX21:84382a8719c0EX21:84382a8719c0Subsidiarie97%

    Supply chain

    Vendors → ABUS ↔ Partners → Customers · click any node to drill
    VENDORSPARTNERSCUSTOMERSABUSABUSAbus.Am5 entitiesAlnylam PharmaceuticalPharmaceuticalsUSMODERNA, INC.Diversified PharmaceuticUSBiontech SEPharmaceuticals & MedicaUSPfizer IncUnclassifiedUS
    1 mention in 10-K0 from corporate websites0 from news dispatches
    Updated 2026-07-17

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    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    0,30
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    3
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    as of 2026-07-17 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Estimate revisions

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    Sell-side observations

    Low$5,00
    Mean$5,17
    Median$5,00
    High$5,50
    Spot$0,63
    +720.1 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin40,4 %Best in class
    Net Margin-21,4 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-9,9 %Bottom quartile
    Capex / Rev-0,8 %Above P75
    D/E0,30Above median
    Cash Conv-4,25Bottom quartile

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    Derivatives & instruments

    Derivative transactions

    Net acquired 575 300 sh5 grants4 insiders
    • Sawhney RogerDirector · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common SharesAcquired 78 800 @ $4,24grant · 2026-06-08
    • Beardsley Robert ADirector · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common SharesAcquired 78 800 @ $4,24grant · 2026-06-08
    • Nguyen TuanChief Financial Officer · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common SharesAcquired 188 400 @ $4,39grant · 2026-02-02
    • Androski LindsayDirector, President and CEO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common SharesAcquired 71 700 @ $4,39grant · 2026-02-02
    • Sawhney RogerDirector · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common SharesAcquired 157 600 @ $3,34grant · 2025-08-04

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    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • ABUS.AM Market data — financials · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$117M
    • Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$17M
    • State Street Investment Management (US)Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$29M
    • Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
    • BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$36M
    • Northern Trust Investments, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
    • Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
    • Vanguard Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$44M
    • Wellington Management Company, LLPInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
    • Bank of New York Mellon CorpInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
    • Nuveen LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$1M
    • Raymond James & Associates, Inc.Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • AllianceBernstein L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • Invesco QQQ TrustFunds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Wells Fargo AdvisorsBrokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • AQR Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • FMR LLCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • Principal Global Investors (Equity)Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • PNC Investments LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES LLLPInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Insider activity

    Mixed / flat0 buys · 0 sellsnet $02 insiders · last 365d
    • Nguyen TuanChief Financial Officer · Common SharesOther 73 500 · 2026-02-02
    • Androski LindsayDirector, President and CEO · Common SharesOther 28 000 · 2026-02-02

    Short positioning

    19.7Mshares short+14.9% vs prior
    7.4days to cover
    57.0%short of daily vol
    1.4Kfails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    ABUS.AMCanonical
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    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
    Relationship graph
    ABUSALNY.OMRNA.OBNTX.OPFE.OEX21:843Passenger Tran
    This companySectorPartnersSubsidiaries

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -28.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -21.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 50.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 128.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 38.9%Derived (calculated)
    • R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -53.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -47.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): -237.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): -43.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -35.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 52.1%Derived (calculated)
    • Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -100.0%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 55.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -50.4%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 55.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 0.24xDerived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 15.73xDerived (calculated)
    • Total operating expenses (annual): USD 52.24MSEC XBRL filing
    • Net income (annual): USD -33.5MSEC XBRL filing
    • Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 18.01MSEC XBRL filing
    • Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 76.58MSEC XBRL filing
    • Capex (annual): USD 0SEC XBRL filing
    • R&D expense (annual): USD 25.24MSEC XBRL filing
    • Operating income (annual): USD -38.16MSEC XBRL filing
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-10-28EVENTUpcomingQ3 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-07-17 04:26 UTCFILINGMaterial 8-K
    2026-06-08 00:00 UTCINSIDER2 insider transactions — 2026-06 2 derivative
    2026-06-08INSIDERBeardsley Robert A acquired 78.8k sh Stock Option (Right to Buy) — Director
    2026-06-08INSIDERSawhney Roger acquired 78.8k sh Stock Option (Right to Buy) — Director
    2026-05-27FILING8-K filing →
    2026-05-13FILING10-Q filing →
    2026-05-13FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-04-15FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-04-14FILINGDEF 14A filing →
    2026-03-23FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-03-23FILING10-K filing →
    2026-03-03FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-02-20FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-02-06FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-02-02 00:00 UTCINSIDER4 insider transactions — 2026-02 2 derivative
    2026-02-02INSIDERNguyen Tuan transacted 73.5k sh Common Shares — Chief Financial Officer
    2026-02-02INSIDERAndroski Lindsay transacted 28.0k sh Common Shares — Director, President and CEO
    2026-02-02INSIDERNguyen Tuan acquired 188.4k sh Stock Option (Right to Buy) — Chief Financial Officer
    2026-02-02INSIDERAndroski Lindsay acquired 71.7k sh Stock Option (Right to Buy) — Director, President and CEO
    2026-01-16FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2025-12-11FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2025-08-04 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2025-08 1 derivative
    2025-08-04INSIDERSawhney Roger acquired 157.6k sh Stock Option (Right to Buy) — Director
    2025-03-31 00:00 UTCINSIDER4 insider transactions — 2025-03 4 derivative
    2025-02-14 00:00 UTCINSIDER12 insider transactions — 2025-02 · net sell $252k 4 derivative
    2024-08-14 00:00 UTCINSIDER3 insider transactions — 2024-08 1 derivative
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