SLN:NASDAQSilence Therapeutics Plc - American Depository Share Analysis
Data as of 2026-07-30 - not real-time
$11.55
Latest Price
8/10Risk
Risk Level: High
Executive Summary
Silence Therapeutics (SLN) is trading at $11.55, comfortably above its 20‑day SMA of $10.61, 50‑day SMA of $8.55 and 200‑day SMA of $6.79, confirming a strong bullish bias. Technicals show a bullish MACD crossover (MACD line > signal line) and an RSI around 62, indicating momentum without being overbought. The price sits near the $12.19 resistance with support at $8.91, while volatility is extreme (≈98% 30‑day) and beta exceeds 1.5, implying large price swings; the market sentiment index reads “Extreme Greed” and the model projects a 152% upside/downside potential.
Fundamentally, the company is loss‑making with negative operating and net margins, a high price‑to‑book of 11× and a price‑to‑sales ratio above 650×, reflecting severe valuation compression relative to earnings. However, the siRNA pipeline (e.g., SLN124, SLN360) has attracted analyst attention, leading to an “Overweight” initiation and a buy recommendation despite the cash‑flow deficit. Recent share‑price surge on higher‑than‑average volume suggests short‑term enthusiasm, but earnings‑estimate revisions may not sustain further gains without clinical milestones.
Fundamentally, the company is loss‑making with negative operating and net margins, a high price‑to‑book of 11× and a price‑to‑sales ratio above 650×, reflecting severe valuation compression relative to earnings. However, the siRNA pipeline (e.g., SLN124, SLN360) has attracted analyst attention, leading to an “Overweight” initiation and a buy recommendation despite the cash‑flow deficit. Recent share‑price surge on higher‑than‑average volume suggests short‑term enthusiasm, but earnings‑estimate revisions may not sustain further gains without clinical milestones.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Technical bullishness (price above multiple SMAs, bullish MACD)
- Recent volume‑driven price rally
- Analyst initiation to Overweight
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Pipeline upside potential in hematology and cardiovascular siRNA programs
- Projected upside >150% from model
- Continued market optimism reflected in Fear/Greed index
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Persistent negative cash flow and high valuation multiples
- Regulatory and clinical execution risk for Phase 2 assets
- High volatility and beta indicating price instability
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth197.20%
P/E Ratio-29.6
ROE-92.56%
ROA-29.79%
Debt/Equity0.28
P/B Ratio11.0
Op. Cash Flow$-65565000
Free Cash Flow$-45655752
Industry P/E29.9
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI62.3
Support$8.91
Resistance$12.19
MA 20$10.61
MA 50$8.55
MA 200$6.79
MACDBullish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index84.54
Valuation
Target Price$29.17
Upside/Downside152.53%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth
Risk Assessment
Beta1.52
Volatility98.39%
Sector RiskHigh
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskMedium
Liquidity RiskLow
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