A Look At ADMA Biologics (ADMA) Valuation After Analyst Downgrades And Channel Stuffing Allegations

ADMA Biologics, Inc. +1.62%

ADMA Biologics, Inc.

ADMA

11.26

+1.62%

ADMA Biologics (ADMA) is back in focus after recent analyst downgrades tied to allegations of Asceniv revenue channel stuffing, rising days' sales outstanding and accounts receivable, and criticism of the company’s public response.

The recent short report and analyst downgrades come after a difficult stretch for ADMA’s share price, with a 30 day share price return of a 24.02% decline and a year to date share price return of a 39.15% decline, even though the 5 year total shareholder return is very large.

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So with analyst concerns pulling ADMA’s share price sharply lower yet the stock still trading at a large discount to published price targets, are you looking at a potential mispricing here, or is the market already adjusting for future growth?

Most Popular Narrative: 48% Undervalued

According to the most followed valuation narrative, ADMA Biologics' fair value sits well above the recent $10.88 close, which is why the stock screens as materially undervalued in that framework.

Reverse discounted cashflow at current TTM revenue of 383 MUSD at 35% FCF → 134 MUSD → revenue needs to grow 16%/y over next 10 years to justify current price (if ADMA gets to 1 BUSD of revenue by 2029 → growth of 21%/year) → currently undervalued

Curious what kind of revenue ramp, margins and future earnings multiple sit behind that fair value number? The narrative builds in ambitious but specific targets and a clear timeline.

Result: Fair Value of $20.93 (UNDERVALUED)

However, this hinges on ADMA sustaining its current revenue and margin profile while managing scrutiny around ASCENIV sales practices and any potential impact on future product demand.

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