Pacific Biosciences Of CALIFORNIA, Inc. (PACB) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Pacific Biosciences Of CALIFORNIA, Inc. (PACB) has a Graham intrinsic value of $3.16 per share. At $1.73 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 45% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 6.5% a year to $160.0M, with an average return on invested capital of -78.8%.

Graham intrinsic value
$3.16
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$1.73
Price vs Graham value
45% below
Market cap
$518.9M
Revenue (FY2025)
$160.0M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
6.5%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
-78.8%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
-$113.9M

PACB 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $160.0M -$546.4M -$1.82 -$113.9M -346.2% -238.5%
FY2024 $154.0M -$309.9M -$1.59 -$212.2M -308.0% -93.0%
FY2023 $200.5M -$306.7M -$1.21 -$268.0M -166.8% -37.3%
FY2022 $128.3M -$314.2M -$1.40 -$280.0M -239.4% -25.0%
FY2021 $130.5M -$181.2M -$0.89 -$117.1M -161.2% -17.7%
FY2020 $78.9M $29.4M $0.17 $18.5M -132.3% 15.7%
FY2019 $90.9M -$84.1M -$0.55 -$81.1M -110.6% -87.2%
FY2018 $78.6M -$102.6M -$0.76 -$68.3M -128.4% -106.2%
FY2017 $93.5M -$92.2M — -$78.0M -96.1% -110.2%
FY2016 $90.7M -$74.4M — -$76.1M -78.5% -88.5%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 6.5% annually over the past decade.

PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just -55.2% ROIC.

PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. is modeled at 6.5% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $3.16 per share.

PACB stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Pacific Biosciences Of CALIFORNIA, Inc. (PACB) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 6.5% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, PACB's intrinsic value is about $3.16 per share.

Is PACB stock undervalued?

At $1.73 (close on Oct 17, 2026), PACB trades 45% below its Graham value of $3.16. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Pacific Biosciences Of CALIFORNIA, Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $90.7M in fiscal 2016 to $160.0M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. Net income was -$546.4M in fiscal 2025.

Does Pacific Biosciences Of CALIFORNIA, Inc. generate free cash flow?

Pacific Biosciences Of CALIFORNIA, Inc. generated -$113.9M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 1 of the last 10 reported years.

What is PACB's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was -78.8%, and average return on equity was -77.5%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this PACB data come from?

From Pacific Biosciences Of CALIFORNIA, Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed May 8, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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