Twist Bioscience Corp (TWST) Stock Analysis
Verdict: AVOID
Extreme technical extension and heavy insider selling signal a price-value disconnect despite strong 52% gross margins and revenue growth.
Investment score: 38/100
Analysis as of
Is Twist Bioscience Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Twist Bioscience is currently trading in 'bubble' territory relative to its fundamentals and analyst targets. While the company's DNA synthesis technology is market-leading, the combination of persistent losses, aggressive insider selling at prices 12% lower than current levels, and a 22% single-day spike without a fundamental catalyst creates a high-risk entry point.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 15/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 55/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 25/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 10/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 45/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 30/100 (weight 15%)
Twist Bioscience Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for TWST
- Gross Margin Expansion
What speaks against TWST
- Aggressive Insider Liquidation
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWST | n/a | 20.5x | n/a | 52.0% | -31.7% | -1.1% |
| IONS | n/a | 11.6x | 2.8x | 98.2% | -64.6% | -5.5% |
| PTGX | 127.2x | 35.3x | 111.8x | 99.9% | 29.4% | 1.3% |
| SYRE | n/a | 104.5x | n/a | 0.0% | -197.7% | -2.2% |
| PCVX | n/a | 0.0x | n/a | 0.0% | 0.0% | -13.2% |
| IMVT | n/a | 1307.9x | n/a | 97.1% | -7585.9% | -4.5% |
| Peer median | n/a | 35.3x | n/a | 97.1% | -64.6% | -4.5% |
Frequently asked questions about Twist Bioscience Corp (TWST)
Is TWST stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Twist Bioscience Corp as AVOID with an investment score of 38/100. Twist Bioscience is currently trading in 'bubble' territory relative to its fundamentals and analyst targets. While the company's DNA synthesis technology is market-leading, the combination of persistent losses, aggressive insider selling at prices 12% lower than current levels, and a 22% single-day spike without a fundamental catalyst creates a high-risk entry point. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is TWST stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for TWST is AVOID with an investment score of 38/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.