MYGN:NASDAQMyriad Genetics, Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-04-19 - not real-time
$5.08
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Myriad Genetics (MYGN) is trading well below its 20‑day (≈$4.67) and 50‑day (≈$4.75) moving averages, yet remains above the identified support at $4.20, indicating limited downside room in the near term. Technical momentum is mixed: the MACD histogram is positive and the signal line turned bullish, while the RSI sits around 57, suggesting the stock is not yet overbought. Volume has been trending down, and the beta of ~1.7 signals heightened price swings relative to the market. Fundamentally, the company reports negative profit margins, operating losses and negative cash flow, but forward EPS is projected positive, yielding a forward P/E of ~32 versus an industry average of ~26. Analysts see a ~49% upside target (mean $7.58) despite the current lack of dividend and a “hold” consensus. Recent material news highlights FDA approval of the MyChoice CDx companion diagnostic, a catalyst that could improve revenue growth and mitigate some of the bearish technical bias.
Overall, the stock sits at the intersection of a high‑risk, high‑potential profile: technical signs of short‑term weakness, a volatile earnings backdrop, but a meaningful regulatory win that could spark a longer‑term recovery if the company can translate approvals into sustainable sales.
Overall, the stock sits at the intersection of a high‑risk, high‑potential profile: technical signs of short‑term weakness, a volatile earnings backdrop, but a meaningful regulatory win that could spark a longer‑term recovery if the company can translate approvals into sustainable sales.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 5/10
Key Factors
- Price hovering just above support with limited upside to resistance
- Decreasing volume and bearish trend direction
- MACD turning bullish but not yet confirmed by price action
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- FDA approval of MyChoice CDx could lift sales and improve margins
- Analyst upside potential of ~49% and positive forward EPS estimate
- Technical MACD bullish crossover supporting a potential rally
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 5/10
Key Factors
- Fundamental challenges: negative operating cash flow and high volatility
- Growth narrative tied to new diagnostics and precision‑medicine pipeline
- High beta and sector‑specific regulatory risk temper long‑term confidence
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth-20.80%
Profit Margin-41.29%
P/E Ratio32.0
ROE-23.51%
ROA-7.65%
Debt/Equity32.84
P/B Ratio1.3
Op. Cash Flow$-26200000
Free Cash Flow$-46062500
Industry P/E26.2
Technical Analysis
TrendBearish
RSI57.3
Support$4.20
Resistance$5.36
MA 20$4.67
MA 50$4.75
MA 200$6.07
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index90.21
Valuation
Target Price$7.58
Upside/Downside49.21%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth
Risk Assessment
Beta1.73
Volatility62.23%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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