A New Approach to Valuing Biotech Stocks

Topics:
Pharmeceuticals
Tags:
Biotechnology,
Biotechnology Company,
University Of Pennsylvania
Source:
University of Pennsylvania

FREE Registration is required

Overview: Stocks of biotechnology companies are soaring. However, while these companies have promising technologies, they are years away from profits. The boomlet shows, however, how hard it is to value biotech stocks. Analysts often use proxy drivers such as the number of patents or the dollar value of partnerships to value such companies, but these drivers fail to show if the companies will be able to turn their research into marketable products. This article offers insights into a new approach to valuing biotech companies.

(Is this item miscategorized? Does it need more tags? Let us know.)

Format: HTML | Date: Feb 2001 | Pages: 6

People who downloaded this item also downloaded

Tools & Templates Business Valuation - Discounted Cash Flow
White Paper Using DCF in Biotech Valuation

Top results from Pharmeceuticals

White Paper Protecting the Public Health: FDA Pursues an Aggressive Enforcement Strategy
White Paper Genetic Manipulation in Animals: Advanced Transgenesis and Cloning
White Paper The Economics of Innovation: Global Price Controls and the Future of Biomedical R&D
White Paper Prospects for a Bioeconomy: The Biomedical Industry and Regional Economic Development
White Paper Bovine Genomic Sequencing Initiative: Cattle-Izing the Human Genome

» View all Pharmeceuticals listings

advertisement
advertisement
  • Click Here
  • Click Here
  • Click Here
advertisement

Returning users: Log In Here!

Already registered on BNET, TechRepublic, or ZDNet? Simply log in.

Free Membership: Sign Up Now!

Sign up for a free membership today and get instant and unlimited access to one of the largest databases of white papers, webcasts, and casestudies anywhere. Your FREE membership allows you to:

  • Download an unlimited amount of content, including classic and current white papers, case studies, webcasts and more
  • Track content on your chosen topics of interest
  • Receive targeted email alerts when your favorite content is added
  • Save content for future reading
  • Receive our member newsletter

When you register to access this directory, you become a member of BNET. In addition, you allow us to share your information with companies that produce products or services featured in the library--so that such companies may contact you with information and offers regarding their products and services. This enables us to keep the library a free service. As a directory registrant, you will receive a complimentary subscription to the BNET member newsletter, The BNET Report. You can unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time. By clicking the Sign up button, you indicate that you agree to our Terms and Conditions and have read and understand our Privacy Policy (updated).