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DNA vs. TWST, FTRE, PSNL, BLFS, and AZTA

Should you buy Ginkgo Bioworks stock or one of its competitors? Ginkgo Bioworks's main competitors and comparable companies include Twist Bioscience (TWST), Fortrea (FTRE), Personalis (PSNL), BioLife Solutions (BLFS), and Azenta (AZTA). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "life sciences tools & services" industry.

How does Ginkgo Bioworks compare to Twist Bioscience?

Twist Bioscience (NASDAQ:TWST) and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE:DNA) are both healthcare companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Twist Bioscience presently has a consensus price target of $98.30, suggesting a potential downside of 21.18%. Ginkgo Bioworks has a consensus price target of $7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.72%. Given Ginkgo Bioworks' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ginkgo Bioworks is more favorable than Twist Bioscience.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Twist Bioscience
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Ginkgo Bioworks
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

In the previous week, Twist Bioscience had 8 more articles in the media than Ginkgo Bioworks. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Twist Bioscience and 3 mentions for Ginkgo Bioworks. Twist Bioscience's average media sentiment score of 1.61 beat Ginkgo Bioworks' score of -0.17 indicating that Twist Bioscience is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Twist Bioscience
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Ginkgo Bioworks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Twist Bioscience has a net margin of -31.66% compared to Ginkgo Bioworks' net margin of -259.96%. Twist Bioscience's return on equity of -28.64% beat Ginkgo Bioworks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Twist Bioscience-31.66% -28.64% -19.94%
Ginkgo Bioworks -259.96%-60.27%-26.88%

Twist Bioscience has higher revenue and earnings than Ginkgo Bioworks. Twist Bioscience is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ginkgo Bioworks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Twist Bioscience$376.57M20.77-$77.67M-$2.22N/A
Ginkgo Bioworks$170.15M2.75-$312.76M-$5.01N/A

Twist Bioscience has a beta of 2.22, suggesting that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ginkgo Bioworks has a beta of 1.76, suggesting that its share price is 76% more volatile than the broader market.

78.6% of Ginkgo Bioworks shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of Twist Bioscience shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Ginkgo Bioworks shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Twist Bioscience beats Ginkgo Bioworks on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ginkgo Bioworks compare to Fortrea?

Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE:DNA) and Fortrea (NASDAQ:FTRE) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

Fortrea has a net margin of -3.18% compared to Ginkgo Bioworks' net margin of -259.96%. Fortrea's return on equity of 10.72% beat Ginkgo Bioworks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ginkgo Bioworks-259.96% -60.27% -26.88%
Fortrea -3.18%10.72%2.17%

78.6% of Ginkgo Bioworks shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.7% of Ginkgo Bioworks shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Fortrea shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Ginkgo Bioworks presently has a consensus target price of $7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.72%. Fortrea has a consensus target price of $20.75, suggesting a potential upside of 17.23%. Given Fortrea's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Fortrea is more favorable than Ginkgo Bioworks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ginkgo Bioworks
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Fortrea
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Ginkgo Bioworks has a beta of 1.76, suggesting that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortrea has a beta of 1.97, suggesting that its stock price is 97% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ginkgo Bioworks$170.15M2.75-$312.76M-$5.01N/A
Fortrea$2.72B0.62-$986.20M-$0.91N/A

In the previous week, Fortrea had 9 more articles in the media than Ginkgo Bioworks. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Fortrea and 3 mentions for Ginkgo Bioworks. Fortrea's average media sentiment score of 0.42 beat Ginkgo Bioworks' score of -0.17 indicating that Fortrea is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ginkgo Bioworks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Fortrea
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Fortrea beats Ginkgo Bioworks on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ginkgo Bioworks compare to Personalis?

Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE:DNA) and Personalis (NASDAQ:PSNL) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ginkgo Bioworks$170.15M2.75-$312.76M-$5.01N/A
Personalis$69.65M25.86-$81.27M-$1.09N/A

Personalis has a net margin of -153.84% compared to Ginkgo Bioworks' net margin of -259.96%. Personalis' return on equity of -46.47% beat Ginkgo Bioworks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ginkgo Bioworks-259.96% -60.27% -26.88%
Personalis -153.84%-46.47%-35.30%

78.6% of Ginkgo Bioworks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.9% of Personalis shares are held by institutional investors. 12.7% of Ginkgo Bioworks shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.2% of Personalis shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ginkgo Bioworks currently has a consensus target price of $7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.72%. Personalis has a consensus target price of $14.54, suggesting a potential downside of 15.49%. Given Ginkgo Bioworks' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ginkgo Bioworks is more favorable than Personalis.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ginkgo Bioworks
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Personalis
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

In the previous week, Personalis had 2 more articles in the media than Ginkgo Bioworks. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Personalis and 3 mentions for Ginkgo Bioworks. Personalis' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Ginkgo Bioworks' score of -0.17 indicating that Personalis is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ginkgo Bioworks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Personalis
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ginkgo Bioworks has a beta of 1.76, meaning that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Personalis has a beta of 2.31, meaning that its stock price is 131% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Personalis beats Ginkgo Bioworks on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ginkgo Bioworks compare to BioLife Solutions?

BioLife Solutions (NASDAQ:BLFS) and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE:DNA) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

93.2% of BioLife Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of Ginkgo Bioworks shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of BioLife Solutions shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Ginkgo Bioworks shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

BioLife Solutions has a beta of 1.91, indicating that its stock price is 91% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ginkgo Bioworks has a beta of 1.76, indicating that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Ginkgo Bioworks had 1 more articles in the media than BioLife Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Ginkgo Bioworks and 2 mentions for BioLife Solutions. BioLife Solutions' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Ginkgo Bioworks' score of -0.17 indicating that BioLife Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BioLife Solutions
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Ginkgo Bioworks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

BioLife Solutions currently has a consensus price target of $31.38, indicating a potential downside of 10.99%. Ginkgo Bioworks has a consensus price target of $7.00, indicating a potential upside of 0.72%. Given Ginkgo Bioworks' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ginkgo Bioworks is more favorable than BioLife Solutions.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BioLife Solutions
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
Ginkgo Bioworks
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

BioLife Solutions has a net margin of 53.29% compared to Ginkgo Bioworks' net margin of -259.96%. BioLife Solutions' return on equity of 2.70% beat Ginkgo Bioworks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BioLife Solutions53.29% 2.70% 2.49%
Ginkgo Bioworks -259.96%-60.27%-26.88%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BioLife Solutions$96.21M17.90-$4.59M$1.1630.39
Ginkgo Bioworks$170.15M2.75-$312.76M-$5.01N/A

Summary

BioLife Solutions beats Ginkgo Bioworks on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ginkgo Bioworks compare to Azenta?

Azenta (NASDAQ:AZTA) and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE:DNA) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Azenta had 8 more articles in the media than Ginkgo Bioworks. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Azenta and 3 mentions for Ginkgo Bioworks. Azenta's average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Ginkgo Bioworks' score of -0.17 indicating that Azenta is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Azenta
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ginkgo Bioworks
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

99.1% of Azenta shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of Ginkgo Bioworks shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.9% of Azenta shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.7% of Ginkgo Bioworks shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Azenta has a beta of 1.39, indicating that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ginkgo Bioworks has a beta of 1.76, indicating that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the broader market.

Azenta currently has a consensus target price of $41.20, suggesting a potential upside of 31.50%. Ginkgo Bioworks has a consensus target price of $7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.72%. Given Azenta's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Azenta is more favorable than Ginkgo Bioworks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Azenta
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Ginkgo Bioworks
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Azenta has a net margin of -20.63% compared to Ginkgo Bioworks' net margin of -259.96%. Azenta's return on equity of 1.18% beat Ginkgo Bioworks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Azenta-20.63% 1.18% 0.97%
Ginkgo Bioworks -259.96%-60.27%-26.88%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Azenta$593.82M2.31-$55.76M-$2.76N/A
Ginkgo Bioworks$170.15M2.75-$312.76M-$5.01N/A

Summary

Azenta beats Ginkgo Bioworks on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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DNA vs. The Competition

MetricGinkgo BioworksLife Sciences Tools & Services IndustryHealthcare SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$468.01M$9.93B$7.17B$23.48B
Dividend YieldN/A1.46%2.53%3.73%
P/E Ratio-1.3965.01272.9929.41
Price / Sales2.75112.23612.3519.75
Price / CashN/A26.8677.8232.15
Price / Book1.1135.9812.857.60
Net Income-$312.76M$56.67B$3.47B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-0.43%-0.83%1.25%-0.07%
1 Month Performance-25.87%4.54%5.81%-0.42%
1 Year Performance-40.39%26.48%25.76%13.25%

Ginkgo Bioworks Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DNA
Ginkgo Bioworks
1.1939 of 5 stars
$6.95
flat
$7.00
+0.7%
-38.9%$468.01M$170.15MN/A640
TWST
Twist Bioscience
1.7086 of 5 stars
$139.00
-1.7%
$98.30
-29.3%
+395.0%$8.87B$376.57MN/A990
FTRE
Fortrea
3.3799 of 5 stars
$18.37
-2.3%
$20.75
+13.0%
+74.2%$1.79B$2.72BN/A14,300
PSNL
Personalis
1.902 of 5 stars
$16.78
-1.7%
$14.54
-13.4%
+247.0%$1.79B$69.65MN/A400
BLFS
BioLife Solutions
2.2028 of 5 stars
$37.07
+1.9%
$31.38
-15.4%
+41.9%$1.78B$96.21M31.96440

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