Design Therapeutics Inc (DSGN) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Sep 23, 2026: fair value of Design Therapeutics Inc $3.36, price $12.36, upside -72.8%, quality 36 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 24, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range $1.99 – $25.57 · fair‑value band $2.22 – $4.20 · the $12.36 price screens above the $3.36 fair value. Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 24, 2026.
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Design Therapeutics, Inc. a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, research, designs, develops, and commercializes small molecule therapeutic drugs for the treatment of genetic diseases in the United States. The company utilizes its GeneTAC platform to design and develop therapeutic candidates for inherited diseases caused by nucleotide repeat expansion.
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Design Therapeutics, Inc. a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, research, designs, develops, and commercializes small molecule therapeutic drugs for the treatment of genetic diseases in the United States. The company utilizes its GeneTAC platform to design and develop therapeutic candidates for inherited diseases caused by nucleotide repeat expansion. Its lead product candidates for potentially disease-modifying treatment comprises Friedreich Ataxia, a monogenic, autosomal recessive, progressive multi-system disease that affects organ systems dependent on mitochondrial function that brings to neurological, cardiac, and metabolic dysfunction; Myotonic Dystrophy Type-1, a dominantly-inherited, monogenic progressive neuromuscular disease affecting skeletal muscle, heart, brain, and other organs; Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy, a genetic eye disease characterized by bilateral degeneration of corneal endothelial cells and progressive loss of vision; and Huntington's Disease, a dominantly inherited, monogenic neurodegenerative disease characterized by movement, cognitive, and psychiatric disorders. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
Stock analysis
Design Therapeutics Inc (DSGN) currently trades at $12.36, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $3.36, implying the stock looks roughly 267.9% overvalued today.
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Valuation
How firm this estimate is: it rests on 1 models at a data quality of 96/100, which puts the evidence level at low.
Scenario range: $2.22 (bear) to $4.20 (bull), the price of $12.36 sits above it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 36/100 (below-average quality), in the Healthcare sector.
Weak Growth: Revenue growth is weak, negative or inconsistent.
Design Therapeutics Inc reported revenue of $0 in FY2025 versus $0 in FY2021. Reported net income was −$69.8M in FY2025.
Key figures
Market cap $846M · EPS (TTM) $−1.18 · Return on equity −34.1% · Return on assets (EBIT) −23.2% · Revenue (TTM) $33.0K · Free cash flow −$54.6M · Net cash $15.3M.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 28 out of 100 (low confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 22% below its 52-week high and 124% above its 52-week low, currently above its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Healthcare peers we cover trades at −5% fair-value upside, at −73%, DSGN screens richer than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear $2.22Fair Value $3.36Bull $4.20
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.Evidence ⓘEvidence = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.0/100
Revenue growth is weak, negative or inconsistent.
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: fiscal 2025 is a loss year, no rate is defined from a loss
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Biotechnology · 651 stocks
Beats the industry median on 2/6 measures
Overall it trails its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score38 · Below median
Fair Value upside−73% · Bottom 25%
Profitability
Return on assets−23% · Below median
Operating margin (TTM)0% · Above median
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth0% · Above median
Valuation Multiplesvs Biotechnology median · lower = cheaper
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Is Design Therapeutics Inc (DSGN) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 24, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $3.36 versus a price of $12.36, about −73% upside (overvalued).
What is the fair value of DSGN?
Our model-based fair value for Design Therapeutics Inc is $3.36 (as of Sep 24, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $12.36.
What is the quality score of DSGN?
Design Therapeutics Inc has a Quality Score of 36/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for Design Therapeutics Inc (DSGN)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of $3.36 (as of Sep 24, 2026) from 1 valuation models. Cautious scenario $2.22, optimistic scenario $4.20. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the Design Therapeutics Inc stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at $3.36, about −73% upside versus a price of $12.36 (overvalued). Cautious scenario $2.22, optimistic scenario $4.20. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of Design Therapeutics Inc (DSGN)?
Design Therapeutics Inc reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $33.0K (latest available figure, as of Sep 24, 2026).
What is the intrinsic value of Design Therapeutics Inc (DSGN)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For Design Therapeutics Inc it is $3.36 per share (as of Sep 24, 2026), against a price of $12.36. It is the blended result of 1 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is Design Therapeutics Inc stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 24, 2026, DSGN trades above its calculated fair value: price $12.36, fair value $3.36, a gap of about −73% (overvalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of DSGN?
No. The price is what the market pays today ($12.36); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($3.36). For Design Therapeutics Inc the two are $9.00 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is Design Therapeutics Inc worth?
The market values Design Therapeutics Inc at about $846M (market capitalisation, as of Sep 24, 2026). Per share that is $12.36; our models calculate a fair value of $3.36 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about DSGN?
Our models span a range for Design Therapeutics Inc: cautious scenario $2.22, base $3.36, optimistic $4.20 per share (as of Sep 24, 2026, price $12.36). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
How solid is the balance sheet of Design Therapeutics Inc (DSGN)?
Balance-sheet figures for Design Therapeutics Inc (as of Sep 24, 2026): return on equity −34.1%. They feed the Quality Score of 36/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is DSGN from its 52-week high?
Design Therapeutics Inc trades at $12.36, about 22% below its 52-week high of $15.94 and 124% above the low of $5.53 (as of Sep 23, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $3.36 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to Design Therapeutics Inc?
From the same area (Healthcare) we also value Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc, argenx SE, Samsung Biologics Co, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is Design Therapeutics Inc stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 24, 2026: price $12.36, calculated fair value $3.36 (−73%), Quality Score 36/100, from 1 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of DSGN calculated?
We run Design Therapeutics Inc through 1 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of $3.36, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 14.1 % above its aggregate fair value. Design Therapeutics Inc itself currently trades above fair value. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of Design Therapeutics Inc (DSGN)?
The closing price on Sep 23, 2026 was $12.36. Our model-based fair value is $3.36, about −73% upside (overvalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with Design Therapeutics Inc right now?
The price sits above even our optimistic bull case ($4.20). The favourable scenario is already priced in. Weak quality (36/100) and above fair value at the same time, the margin of safety is missing on both counts. The large gap to fair value rests on thin data (low evidence): fewer applicable models and a shorter history. Read it with extra caution. A fairly wide model range ($2.22 to $4.20) leaves room in how you read the outcome.
Key figures of Design Therapeutics Inc
How large is the market capitalisation of Design Therapeutics Inc (DSGN)?
The market capitalisation of Design Therapeutics Inc is $846M. The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What are the earnings per share of Design Therapeutics Inc (DSGN)?
Earnings per share at Design Therapeutics Inc are $−1.18. Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the return on equity of Design Therapeutics Inc (DSGN)?
The return on equity (ROE) of Design Therapeutics Inc is −34.1% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of Design Therapeutics Inc (DSGN)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of Design Therapeutics Inc is −23.2% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
How much free cash flow does Design Therapeutics Inc (DSGN) generate?
The free cash flow of Design Therapeutics Inc is −$54.6M (fiscal year 2025). The cash truly left after running and investing in the business, this is what pays dividends and buybacks.
How much net cash does Design Therapeutics Inc (DSGN) hold?
Design Therapeutics Inc holds more cash than debt, $15.3M net (fiscal year 2025). The company holds more cash than debt, a safety cushion.
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