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ACRSAclaris Therapeutics, Inc.Sell6.0·$5.57+4.31%
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Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (ACRS) Stock Analysis

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SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5Moderate Confidence

Healthcare · Biotechnology

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $5.57: Quality below floor (2.1 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 6.0/10 and A.R:R 3.8:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Below-average business quality.

Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovering and developing novel molecule product candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases in the United States. The company product pipeline includes Bosakitug (ATI-045), an anti-thymic... Read more

$5.57+56.5% A.UpsideScore 6.0/10#27 of 258 Biotechnology
QualityF-score3 / 9FCF yield-4.15%
Stop $5.17Target $8.70(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 3.8:1
Analyst target$10.00+79.5%10 analysts
$8.70our TP
$5.57price
$10.00mean
$4
$16

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $5.57: Quality below floor (2.1 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 6.0/10 and A.R:R 3.8:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Below-average business quality. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 33d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: speculative.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-07-05

Recent Developments — Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.

Latest news

Generated 2026-07-05T09:50:25Z.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Aug 6, 202633d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Quality below floor (2.1 < 4.0)
Value-trap signals (2/5): Margin compression (op margin -47.4%), High leverage (D/E 1.9)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)
P/E (Fwd)-6.7
Mkt Cap$777M
EV/EBITDA-8.6
Profit Mgn0.0%
ROE-48.4%
Rev Growth37.2%
Beta0.77
DividendNone
Rating analysts17

Quality Signals

Piotroski F3/9

Options Flow

P/C0.44bullish
IV84%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers·2 ceiling hits

Quality below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Roe
0.0
Roa
0.0
Gross Margin
0.0
Net Margin
0.0
Fcf Quality
0.0
Piotroski F
3.3
Moat
4.2
Current Ratio
9.0
Cash-burning: FCF -385% of revenueNo competitive moatWeak Piotroski F-Score: 3/9Quality concerns

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.0
Support Resistance
0.8
52w Position
9.5

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
0.1
Quality Rank
3.0
Growth Rank
6.4
GatesINSIDER 0.17%=MODERATEMomentum 6.8>=5.5A.R:R 3.8 ≥ 1.5No SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 33d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Speculative
RSI
87 · Overbought
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $4.07Resistance $5.69

Price Targets

$5
$9
A.Upside+56.2%
A.R:R3.8:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Quality below floor (2.1 < 4.0)
! Value-trap signals (2/5): Margin compression (op margin -47.4%), High leverage (D/E 1.9)

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-06 (33d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ACRS stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $5.57: Quality below floor (2.1 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 6.0/10 and A.R:R 3.8:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Below-average business quality. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $5.17. Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the ACRS stock price target?

Take-profit target: $8.70 (+56.5% upside). Prior stop was $5.17. Stop-loss: $5.17.

What are the risks of investing in ACRS?

Quality below floor (2.1 < 4.0); Value-trap signals (2/5): Margin compression (op margin -47.4%), High leverage (D/E 1.9).

Is ACRS overvalued or undervalued?

Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. trades at a P/E of N/A (forward -6.7). TrendMatrix value score: 9.0/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about ACRS?

17 analysts cover ACRS with a consensus score of 4.4/5. Average price target: $10.

What does Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. do?Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovering and developing novel...

Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovering and developing novel molecule product candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases in the United States. The company product pipeline includes Bosakitug (ATI-045), an anti-thymic stromal lymphopoietin monoclonal antibody in Phase 2 trial to treat moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, and moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; ATI-2138, an potent and selective novel investigational dual inhibitor of ITK and JAK3 in Phase 2a trial for the treatment for T cell-mediated autoimmune diseases; ATI-052, a humanized anti-TSLP and anti-IL4R bispecific antibody in Phase 1b to treat various atopic, immunologic, and respiratory diseases; ATI-9494, an oral, covalent, investigational dual inhibitor of ITK and Resting Lymphocyte Kinase (TXK), and other covalent JAK-sparing ITK inhibitors to treat modulate T cell biology across various diseases; and Lepzacitinib, a soft JAK 1/3 inhibitor for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and other dermatologic conditions. Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

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