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ISIN
US3741631036
CUSIP
374163103
IPO Date
Jun 30, 1996

Highlights

Market Cap
$827.56M
Enterprise Value
$761.91M
EPS (TTM)
-$0.10
Total Revenue (TTM)
$196.12M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$119.67M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$40.62M
Year Range
$1.04 - $2.01
Target Price
$5.89
ROA (TTM)
-13.88%
ROE (TTM)
-30.37%
Avg. Volume (1M)
9M
Avg. Volume Value (1M)
$12.76M

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Performance

GERN Performance Chart

Geron Corporation (GERN) is down 2.3% since the beginning of the year. At $1 per share, GERN is trading 35.8% below its 52-week high of $2. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GERN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,057.


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Benchmark

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Returns By Period

Geron Corporation (GERN) has returned -2.27% so far this year and 10.26% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GERN has returned -7.19% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.


Geron Corporation

1D
-3.73%
1M
-5.15%
6M
-5.84%
YTD
-2.27%
1Y
10.26%
3Y*
-26.20%
5Y*
1.12%
10Y*
-7.19%
ALL TIME*
-5.90%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
0.70%
1M
0.09%
6M
7.94%
YTD
9.41%
1Y
20.07%
3Y*
17.84%
5Y*
11.25%
10Y*
13.26%
ALL TIME*
8.09%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

GERN Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 31, 1996, GERN's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.22%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 46% of months were positive and 54% were negative. The best month was Mar 2003 with a return of +213.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2018 at -69.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, GERN closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 18, 2003 with a return of +142.8%, while the worst single day was Sep 27, 2018 at -62.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.79%22.63%-11.31%3.36%-18.83%2.40%0.78%-2.27%
2025-18.93%-38.68%-9.66%-11.32%7.80%-7.24%-18.44%21.74%-2.14%-8.03%-6.35%11.86%-62.71%
2024-12.80%8.70%65.00%19.09%-9.67%19.44%11.79%0.21%-4.42%-9.47%0.24%-14.08%67.77%
202336.36%-15.76%-21.94%13.36%32.93%-1.83%0.93%-25.00%-12.76%-10.38%1.58%9.33%-12.81%
2022-8.20%-2.68%24.77%3.68%-2.13%12.32%22.58%38.95%-11.36%-5.13%4.50%4.31%98.36%
202111.95%0.56%-11.73%-8.23%-4.83%2.17%-13.48%18.85%-5.52%12.41%-3.90%-17.57%-23.27%

Benchmark Metrics

Geron Corporation has an annualized alpha of 18.92%, beta of 1.23, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 31, 1996.

  • This stock participated in 153.14% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 97.51% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R2 of 0.07 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
18.92%
Beta
1.23
0.07
Upside Capture
97.51%
Downside Capture
153.14%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GERN ranks 52 for risk / return — above 52% of stocks peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is near the middle of the peer group.


GERN Risk / Return Rank: 5252
Overall Rank
GERN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5252
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GERN Sortino Ratio Rank: 5252
Sortino Ratio Rank
GERN Omega Ratio Rank: 5050
Omega Ratio Rank
GERN Calmar Ratio Rank: 5252
Calmar Ratio Rank
GERN Martin Ratio Rank: 5252
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

Risk / Return Metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Geron Corporation (GERN) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


GERNBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-1.22

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-1.22

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.09

1.25

-0.17

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

0.28

2.00

-1.72

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

0.61

8.49

-7.88

Dividends

Dividend History


Geron Corporation doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Geron Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Geron Corporation was 98.73%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Geron Corporation drawdown is 98.15%.


Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Related event

-98.73%Mar 2020
20y 21d
26y 5moMar 2000 - now
COVID crash2020
-76.56%Aug 1998
1y 7mo1y 4mo
3y 9dJan 1997 - Jan 2000
-23.94%Dec 1996
23d22d
1mo 15dNov 1996 - Jan 1997
-21.91%Jan 2000
3d11d
14dJan 2000 - Feb 2000
-18.75%Aug 1996
15d2mo 28d
3mo 13dJul 1996 - Nov 1996

Drawdown Indicators


GERNBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-98.73%

-56.78%

-41.95%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-43.59%

-9.10%

-34.49%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-78.98%

-18.90%

-60.08%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-78.98%

-25.43%

-53.55%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-86.09%

-33.92%

-52.17%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-98.15%

-1.58%

-96.57%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-86.21%

-10.70%

-75.51%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

20.06%

2.14%

+17.92%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Geron Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Geron Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for GERN relative to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, GERN has a P/S ratio of 4.4. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for GERN in comparison with other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, GERN has a P/B value of 3.8. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items
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