Applied Dna Sciences Stock Today

APDN Stock  USD 0.15  0.01  6.25%   

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Applied DNA is selling at 0.15 as of the 1st of December 2024; that is 6.25 percent decrease since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's open price was 0.16. Applied DNA has a very high chance of experiencing financial distress in the next few years of operation. It has also generated negative returns for investors over the last 90 days. Equity ratings for Applied DNA Sciences are calculated daily based on our scoring framework. The performance scores are derived for the period starting the 1st of November 2024 and ending today, the 1st of December 2024. Click here to learn more.
Business Domain
Technology Hardware & Equipment
IPO Date
15th of July 2003
Category
Healthcare
Classification
Information Technology
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. develops and markets DNA-based technology solutions for use in the nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostics and preclinical nucleic-acid based drug development and manufacturing markets and for supply chain security, anti-counterfeiting, and anti-theft technology purposes. The company has 50.9 M outstanding shares of which 476.99 K shares are presently shorted by private and institutional investors with about 0.11 trading days to cover. More on Applied DNA Sciences

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Applied Stock Highlights

President ChairmanScD Hayward
Business ConcentrationElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components, Technology Hardware & Equipment, Information Technology, NASDAQ Composite, NASDAQ Composite Total, Information Technology, Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components, Diagnostics & Research, Healthcare (View all Sectors)
Average Analyst Recommendation
Financial Strength
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Asset Turnover0.930.88
Notably Up
Slightly volatile
Gross Profit Margin0.740.48
Way Up
Slightly volatile
Total Current Liabilities3.9 M3.3 M
Fairly Up
Slightly volatile
Non Current Liabilities Total7.2 M6.8 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Assets16.5 M15.7 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Current AssetsM9.3 M
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Debt Levels
Applied DNA can leverage the use of borrowed funds to amplify returns from an investment. In general, analyzing the relationship between debt to total assets helps investors to understand Applied DNA's financial leverage. It provides some insight into what part of Applied DNA's total assets is financed by creditors.
Liquidity
Applied DNA Sciences currently holds 1.24 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.15, which may suggest the company is not taking enough advantage from borrowing. Applied DNA Sciences has a current ratio of 2.12, suggesting that it is liquid enough and is able to pay its financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Applied DNA's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Total Cash From Financing Activities

1.04 Million
Applied DNA Sciences (APDN) is traded on NASDAQ Exchange in USA. It is located in 50 Health Sciences Drive, Stony Brook, NY, United States, 11790 and employs 52 people. Applied DNA is listed under Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Nano-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 7.88 M. Applied DNA Sciences conducts business under Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components sector and is part of Information Technology industry. The entity has 50.9 M outstanding shares of which 476.99 K shares are presently shorted by private and institutional investors with about 0.11 trading days to cover. Applied DNA Sciences currently holds about 4.68 M in cash with (6.22 M) of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 0.36, which can makes it an attractive takeover target, given it will continue generating positive cash flow.
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Ownership Allocation
Applied DNA holds a total of 50.9 Million outstanding shares. Almost 98.89 percent of Applied DNA outstanding shares are held by general public with 0.62 (percent) owned by insiders and only 0.49 % by other corporate entities. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.
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Applied Stock Institutional Holders

InstituionRecorded OnShares
Belvedere Trading Llc2024-09-30
633
Wells Fargo & Co2024-06-30
141
Activest Wealth Management2024-06-30
101
Royal Bank Of Canada2024-06-30
85.0
Ubs Group Ag2024-06-30
76.0
Bank Of America Corp2024-06-30
30.0
Advisor Group Holdings, Inc.2024-06-30
2.0
Dakota Community Bank & Trust Na2024-09-30
2.0
Ground Swell Capital, Llc2024-09-30
0.0
Amh Equity Ltd2024-09-30
514.7 K
Geode Capital Management, Llc2024-09-30
106.7 K
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Applied DNA Historical Income Statement

At this time, Applied DNA's Minority Interest is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 1st of December 2024, Net Interest Income is likely to grow to about 91 K, while Other Operating Expenses is likely to drop about 14 M. View More Fundamentals

Applied Stock Against Markets

Applied DNA Corporate Management

CPA CPAChief OfficerProfile
Warren PearlsonSales ConsultantProfile
Tony BensonManaging EMEAProfile
Janice MeragliaG VPProfile
JD EsqChief DevelopmentProfile
Joseph MagnoSales ConsultantProfile
MeiLin WanVP SalesProfile

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The danger of trading Applied DNA Sciences is mainly related to its market volatility and Company specific events. As an investor, you must understand the concept of risk-adjusted return before you start trading. The most common way to measure the risk of Applied DNA is by using the Sharpe ratio. The ratio expresses how much excess return you acquire for the extra volatility you endure for holding a more risker asset than Applied DNA. The Sharpe ratio is calculated by using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. To understand how volatile Applied DNA Sciences is, you must compare it to a benchmark. Traditionally, the risk-free rate of return is the rate of return on the shortest-dated U.S. Treasury, such as a 3-year bond.
When determining whether Applied DNA Sciences offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Applied DNA's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Applied Dna Sciences Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Applied Dna Sciences Stock:
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Is Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Applied DNA. If investors know Applied will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Applied DNA listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Earnings Share
(7.50)
Revenue Per Share
2.202
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.73)
Return On Assets
(0.57)
Return On Equity
(0.76)
The market value of Applied DNA Sciences is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Applied that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Applied DNA's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Applied DNA's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Applied DNA's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Applied DNA's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Applied DNA's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Applied DNA is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Applied DNA's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.