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Oct 16, 2023
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$MRNA, $ALNY, $GMAB, $BGNE, $ROIV, $HALO, and $PCVX: Biotech sector stocks that have fallen by over 10% in the past month.

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The group's average market capitalization is $21.3 billion, ranging from $7.9 billion (ROIV) to $37.4 billion (MRNA).

In terms of price performance, the average weekly change was -4.48%, monthly change was -12.29%, and quarterly change was -13.57%. Notably, BGNE had the highest weekly price growth at 2.82%, while GMAB experienced the largest decline at -8.22%.

Regarding trading volume, the group had an average weekly volume growth of 19.56%. Monthly volume growth averaged 22.22%, and quarterly volume growth averaged 48.52%.

In terms of fundamental analysis ratings (scale: 1 to 100, with 1 being the best and 100 being the worst):

  • Valuation Rating: 74
  • P/E Growth Rating: 76
  • Price Growth Rating: 65
  • SMR Rating: 77
  • Profit Risk Rating: 70

The Seasonality Score is 25 on a scale of -100 to +100.

MRNA's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone on October 12, 2023, signaling a potential bearish trend with a 90% likelihood of a decline.

  • MRNA Current price: $98.30; trading between $175.56 resistance and $69.57 support lines. It experienced a -9% Downtrend in the month of 09/13/23 - 10/13/23, with a -5% weekly fall.

GMAB's MACD Histogram turned negative on October 12, 2023, suggesting a potential stock decline with a 69% probability.

  • GMAB Current price: $32.28; below the $33.91 lowest support line. It faced an -11% Downtrend in the month of 09/13/23 - 10/13/23, dropping -8% weekly.

BGNE's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone on October 05, 2023, indicating a potential shift from a downtrend to an uptrend with an 82% probability.

  • BGNE Current price: $178.79; below the $239.67 lowest resistance line. It experienced an -11% Downtrend in the month of 09/13/23 - 10/13/23, but showed a +3% Uptrend in the week of 10/06/23 - 10/13/23.

ROIV's RSI Oscillator moved out of the overbought zone on September 28, 2023, hinting at a possible shift from an uptrend to a downtrend with a 78% chance of a decline.

  • ROIV Current price: $10.08; above the $8.59 highest resistance line. It faced a -10% Downtrend during the month of 09/13/23 - 10/13/23 and declined -7% weekly.

HALO's Momentum Indicator turned negative on September 26, 2023, suggesting a new potential downward trend with a 69% likelihood.

  • HALO Current price: $36.55; below the $39.43 lowest support line. It experienced an -11% Downtrend during the month of 09/13/23 - 10/13/23 and fell -2% weekly.

PCVX's Stochastic Oscillator has been in the oversold zone for 1 day, indicating a potential upcoming price bounce.

  • PCVX Current price: $46.00; trading between $61.37 resistance and $23.75 support lines. It experienced an -11% Downtrend during the month of 09/13/23 - 10/13/23 and declined -6% weekly.
Related Ticker: HALO, PCVX, MRNA, GMAB, ONC, ROIV

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HALO sees MACD Histogram crosses below signal line

HALO saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on November 05, 2026. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 36 instances where the indicator turned negative. In 23 of the 36 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at 64%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on November 05, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on HALO as a result. In 47 of 77 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 61%.

HALO moved below its 50-day moving average on November 06, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where HALO declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 60%.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an Uptrend is expected.

The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.

Following a +2.09% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where HALO advanced for three days, in 276 of 335 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 82%.

HALO may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 254 of 328 cases where HALO Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 77%.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 5 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 11 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 17 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 94, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 43 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. HALO’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 98 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: HALO's P/B Ratio (81.939) is slightly higher than the industry average of (3.498). P/E Ratio (29.192) is within average values for comparable stocks, (-1.193). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.040) is also within normal values, averaging (9.059). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (130.981) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (7.968) is also within normal values, averaging (440.869).

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN), Incyte Corp (NASDAQ:INCY), Exelixis (NASDAQ:EXEL), Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARWR), Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRPT), Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX), Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NKTR), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:INO), Cel-Sci Corp (ASE:CVM).

Industry description

Biotechnology involves genetic or protein engineering to produce medicines/therapies for treating and preventing ailments. The industry also provides crucial ingredients for diagnostics. This multi-billion-dollar industry is heavily focused on research and development, as companies attempt to continually come up with cutting-edge solutions for health. New discoveries for the treatment of diseases provide opportunities for growth for a company in this industry. Discoveries, however, must pass the regulatory approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before they can make it to markets. Amgen Inc., Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Celgene Corporation are examples of companies in this industry.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Biotechnology Industry is 2.23B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 58 to 138.67B. VRTX holds the highest valuation in this group at 138.67B. The lowest valued company is SEELQ at 58.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Biotechnology Industry was 2%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -6%, and the average quarterly price growth was -17%. PEPG experienced the highest price growth at 117%, while KPTI experienced the biggest fall at -71%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Biotechnology Industry was -49%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -24% and the average quarterly volume growth was -33%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 50
P/E Growth Rating: 43
Price Growth Rating: 65
SMR Rating: 93
Profit Risk Rating: 93
Seasonality Score: -4 (-100 ... +100)
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