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CDXS vs. GERN, RIGL, IRWD, ACHV, and MYGN

Should you buy Codexis stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Codexis with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Codexis include Geron (GERN), Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL), Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD), Achieve Life Sciences (ACHV), and Myriad Genetics (MYGN). These companies are all part of the "biotechnology" industry.

How does Codexis compare to Geron?

Codexis (NASDAQ:CDXS) and Geron (NASDAQ:GERN) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and dividends.

Codexis currently has a consensus price target of $5.00, suggesting a potential upside of 92.31%. Geron has a consensus price target of $2.50, suggesting a potential upside of 67.79%. Given Codexis' higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Codexis is more favorable than Geron.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Codexis
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Geron
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Codexis has a beta of 2.5, indicating that its share price is 150% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Geron has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Codexis has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Geron. Geron is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Codexis, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Codexis$70.39M3.36-$43.97M-$0.37N/A
Geron$196.12M4.87-$83.50M-$0.11N/A

Geron has a net margin of -35.48% compared to Codexis' net margin of -40.97%. Geron's return on equity of -23.31% beat Codexis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Codexis-40.97% -68.09% -23.72%
Geron -35.48%-23.31%-10.08%

In the previous week, Geron had 1 more articles in the media than Codexis. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Geron and 0 mentions for Codexis. Codexis' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Geron'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Codexis Neutral
Geron Neutral

78.5% of Codexis shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.7% of Geron shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of Codexis shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Geron shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Geron beats Codexis on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Codexis compare to Rigel Pharmaceuticals?

Rigel Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RIGL) and Codexis (NASDAQ:CDXS) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Rigel Pharmaceuticals has higher revenue and earnings than Codexis. Codexis is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rigel Pharmaceuticals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rigel Pharmaceuticals$294.28M2.68$367.02M$18.722.27
Codexis$70.39M3.36-$43.97M-$0.37N/A

In the previous week, Rigel Pharmaceuticals had 6 more articles in the media than Codexis. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Rigel Pharmaceuticals and 0 mentions for Codexis. Rigel Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Codexis' score of 0.00 indicating that Rigel Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Rigel Pharmaceuticals Neutral
Codexis Neutral

Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 121.50% compared to Codexis' net margin of -40.97%. Rigel Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of 47.99% beat Codexis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rigel Pharmaceuticals121.50% 47.99% 32.40%
Codexis -40.97%-68.09%-23.72%

Rigel Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Codexis has a beta of 2.5, suggesting that its share price is 150% more volatile than the broader market.

Rigel Pharmaceuticals presently has a consensus price target of $54.50, suggesting a potential upside of 28.05%. Codexis has a consensus price target of $5.00, suggesting a potential upside of 92.31%. Given Codexis' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Codexis is more favorable than Rigel Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Codexis
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

66.2% of Rigel Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.5% of Codexis shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.5% of Rigel Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Codexis shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Rigel Pharmaceuticals beats Codexis on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Codexis compare to Ironwood Pharmaceuticals?

Codexis (NASDAQ:CDXS) and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:IRWD) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and institutional ownership.

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has higher revenue and earnings than Codexis. Codexis is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Codexis$70.39M3.36-$43.97M-$0.37N/A
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals$296.15M2.46$24.02M$0.607.45

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has a net margin of 28.26% compared to Codexis' net margin of -40.97%. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' return on equity of -39.65% beat Codexis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Codexis-40.97% -68.09% -23.72%
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals 28.26%-39.65%26.54%

78.5% of Codexis shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of Codexis shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.3% of Ironwood Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Codexis currently has a consensus target price of $5.00, indicating a potential upside of 92.31%. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has a consensus target price of $6.23, indicating a potential upside of 39.45%. Given Codexis' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Codexis is more favorable than Ironwood Pharmaceuticals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Codexis
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Codexis has a beta of 2.5, indicating that its share price is 150% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 0.2, indicating that its share price is 80% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals had 3 more articles in the media than Codexis. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and 0 mentions for Codexis. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Codexis' score of 0.00 indicating that Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Codexis Neutral
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Positive

Summary

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals beats Codexis on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Codexis compare to Achieve Life Sciences?

Achieve Life Sciences (NASDAQ:ACHV) and Codexis (NASDAQ:CDXS) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Achieve Life Sciences' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Codexis'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Achieve Life Sciences Neutral
Codexis Neutral

33.5% of Achieve Life Sciences shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.5% of Codexis shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Achieve Life Sciences shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Codexis shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Achieve Life Sciences presently has a consensus price target of $16.00, suggesting a potential upside of 145.40%. Codexis has a consensus price target of $5.00, suggesting a potential upside of 92.31%. Given Achieve Life Sciences' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Achieve Life Sciences is more favorable than Codexis.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Achieve Life Sciences
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Codexis
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Achieve Life Sciences has a beta of 2.21, indicating that its stock price is 121% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Codexis has a beta of 2.5, indicating that its stock price is 150% more volatile than the broader market.

Achieve Life Sciences has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Codexis' net margin of -40.97%. Codexis' return on equity of -68.09% beat Achieve Life Sciences' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Achieve Life SciencesN/A -193.49% -111.88%
Codexis -40.97%-68.09%-23.72%

Codexis has higher revenue and earnings than Achieve Life Sciences. Codexis is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Achieve Life Sciences, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Achieve Life SciencesN/AN/A-$54.65M-$1.12N/A
Codexis$70.39M3.36-$43.97M-$0.37N/A

Summary

Codexis beats Achieve Life Sciences on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Codexis compare to Myriad Genetics?

Codexis (NASDAQ:CDXS) and Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ:MYGN) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Codexis currently has a consensus target price of $5.00, indicating a potential upside of 92.31%. Myriad Genetics has a consensus target price of $6.50, indicating a potential upside of 10.92%. Given Codexis' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Codexis is more favorable than Myriad Genetics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Codexis
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Myriad Genetics
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

78.5% of Codexis shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.0% of Myriad Genetics shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of Codexis shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Myriad Genetics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Codexis has a net margin of -40.97% compared to Myriad Genetics' net margin of -48.24%. Myriad Genetics' return on equity of -8.51% beat Codexis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Codexis-40.97% -68.09% -23.72%
Myriad Genetics -48.24%-8.51%-4.48%

In the previous week, Myriad Genetics had 4 more articles in the media than Codexis. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Myriad Genetics and 0 mentions for Codexis. Myriad Genetics' average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat Codexis' score of 0.00 indicating that Myriad Genetics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Codexis Neutral
Myriad Genetics Positive

Codexis has a beta of 2.5, suggesting that its share price is 150% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Myriad Genetics has a beta of 1.64, suggesting that its share price is 64% more volatile than the broader market.

Codexis has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Myriad Genetics. Codexis is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Myriad Genetics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Codexis$70.39M3.36-$43.97M-$0.37N/A
Myriad Genetics$824.50M0.67-$365.90M-$4.30N/A

Summary

Codexis and Myriad Genetics tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CDXS vs. The Competition

MetricCodexisMED IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$241.79M$3.74B$7.10B$12.57B
Dividend YieldN/A2.17%2.67%6.89%
P/E Ratio-7.0321.6927.1924.43
Price / Sales3.36329.73578.09116.19
Price / CashN/A147.7349.3457.41
Price / Book4.648.4910.956.40
Net Income-$43.97M$23.68M$3.56B$331.37M
7 Day Performance15.04%2.04%1.77%-0.48%
1 Month Performance1.56%14.28%6.65%3.39%
1 Year Performance0.78%67.81%36.06%24.97%

Codexis Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CDXS
Codexis
2.6688 of 5 stars
$2.60
-2.3%
$5.00
+92.3%
-3.6%$241.79M$70.39MN/A250
GERN
Geron
1.4676 of 5 stars
$1.36
+7.1%
$2.50
+83.8%
+1.1%$814.73M$183.88MN/A70
RIGL
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
3.8245 of 5 stars
$38.72
+1.1%
$54.50
+40.8%
+112.8%$708.45M$294.28M2.07160
IRWD
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
3.1298 of 5 stars
$4.33
+5.1%
$6.23
+44.0%
+491.9%$671.80M$296.15M7.22220
ACHV
Achieve Life Sciences
2.4091 of 5 stars
$6.40
flat
$16.00
+150.0%
+193.2%$657.02MN/AN/A20

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This page (NASDAQ:CDXS) was last updated on 7/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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