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LENZ Therapeutics Inc (LENZ)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US52635N1037
IPO Date
Jun 25, 2021

Highlights

Market Cap
$284.30M
Enterprise Value
$259.47M
EPS (TTM)
-$2.81
Total Revenue (TTM)
$19.09M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$18.55M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$88.77M
Year Range
$8.25 - $50.40
Target Price
$61.50
ROA (TTM)
-26.85%
ROE (TTM)
-28.88%

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LENZ Therapeutics Inc

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in LENZ Therapeutics Inc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

LENZ Therapeutics Inc (LENZ) has returned -42.81% so far this year and -64.41% over the past 12 months.


LENZ Therapeutics Inc

1D
10.37%
1M
-32.17%
YTD
-42.81%
6M
-80.36%
1Y
-64.41%
3Y*
3.88%
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 25, 2021, LENZ's average daily return is -0.04%, while the average monthly return is -0.05%.

Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Mar 2024 with a return of +97.7%, while the worst month was Dec 2025 at -47.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, LENZ closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 15, 2024 with a return of +36.3%, while the worst single day was Jan 6, 2023 at -39.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-1.13%-14.73%-32.17%-42.81%
2025-11.57%-14.49%17.77%10.91%2.40%0.38%1.57%29.76%20.58%-36.20%2.69%-47.58%-44.58%
20243.82%24.63%97.69%-28.93%-3.65%13.08%43.61%-5.80%1.50%13.56%32.05%-18.90%230.71%
2023-35.24%22.33%-6.84%30.20%-10.97%-8.45%-2.69%-12.25%11.71%0.40%-8.84%15.42%-21.08%
2022-24.86%-1.50%-44.57%-21.18%-41.54%17.02%14.55%5.08%-4.23%10.73%0.57%-5.95%-73.29%
202166.11%-30.49%-8.52%-16.12%-22.27%-29.20%37.80%-32.81%

Benchmark Metrics

LENZ Therapeutics Inc has an annualized alpha of -21.06%, beta of 1.33, and R² of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 28, 2021.

  • This stock participated in 189.68% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 24.66% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.09 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
-21.06%
Beta
1.33
0.09
Upside Capture
24.66%
Downside Capture
189.68%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

LENZ ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


LENZ Risk / Return Rank: 1010
Overall Rank
LENZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
Sharpe Ratio Rank
LENZ Sortino Ratio Rank: 1010
Sortino Ratio Rank
LENZ Omega Ratio Rank: 1111
Omega Ratio Rank
LENZ Calmar Ratio Rank: 1313
Calmar Ratio Rank
LENZ Martin Ratio Rank: 88
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for LENZ Therapeutics Inc (LENZ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


LENZBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.77

0.90

-1.67

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.06

1.39

-2.45

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.87

1.21

-0.34

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.77

1.40

-2.17

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.52

6.61

-8.13

Explore LENZ risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

LENZ Therapeutics Inc provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%25.00%30.00%$0.00$2.00$4.00$6.00$8.0020242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024
Dividend$0.00$0.00$8.24

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%28.54%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for LENZ Therapeutics Inc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$8.24$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$8.24

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 LENZ Therapeutics Inc. 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 LENZ Therapeutics Inc was 93.98%, occurring on Jan 6, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current LENZ Therapeutics Inc drawdown is 91.06%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-93.98%Jul 1, 2021383Jan 6, 2023

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 LENZ Therapeutics Inc 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 LENZ Therapeutics Inc 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 LENZ relative to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, LENZ has a P/S ratio of 14.0. 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 LENZ in comparison with other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, LENZ has a P/B value of 1.0. 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



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EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

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Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items