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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: CHRO (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 73.08% | Avg. Invested days 59 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 8.14M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 17294 | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 0.45 - 3.80 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.45 - 3.80 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.43 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -556.33% | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 9810441 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 9810441 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -3.58 | Shares Outstanding 6028010 | Shares Floating 1012887 |
Shares Outstanding 6028010 | Shares Floating 1012887 | ||
Percent Insiders 86.78 | Percent Institutions 12.8 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 5 | Target Price 8.5 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Chromocell Therapeutics Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Chromocell Therapeutics Corporation is a privately held biotechnology company specializing in drug discovery and development using its proprietary cell-based screening platform. Founded to improve therapeutic discovery through novel approaches, they focus on rare diseases and chronic pain. Further specific founding date and milestones are not publicly accessible due to its private status.
Core Business Areas
- Drug Discovery: Focuses on discovering and developing novel small molecule therapeutics using Chromocellu2019s unique cell-based screening technology.
- Taste & Sensory Technologies: Develops and licenses technologies related to taste and sensory modulation for food and beverage applications.
- Rare Disease Therapeutics: Dedicated to drug discovery and development for the treatment of rare diseases with significant unmet needs.
Leadership and Structure
Due to the private nature of Chromocell, detailed information on leadership team and organizational structure is not readily available. Public profiles of key executives can be found through professional networking platforms, but a comprehensive organizational chart is not accessible.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- CC8464: A selective NaV1.7 inhibitor being developed for chronic pain. Precise market share data is unavailable. Competitors include companies developing other pain medications, such as Pfizer (PFE) with Lyrica and Eli Lilly (LLY) with Cymbalta.
- Taste Modulators: Proprietary taste modulation technologies used in the food and beverage industry to reduce sugar, salt, and bitterness. Market share data not publicly available. Competitors include companies specializing in flavor enhancers and taste masking agents, such as Firmenich and Givaudan.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The pharmaceutical industry is highly competitive and heavily regulated, with significant investments in research and development. The food and beverage industry is driven by consumer preferences for healthier and tastier products.
Positioning
Chromocell Therapeutics positions itself as an innovator in drug discovery through its cell-based screening technology. In the taste & sensory market, it aims to provide solutions for creating healthier food and beverage products. Their advantage comes from the unique technology that enables identifying novel targets and molecules.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global pain management market is estimated to be worth billions of dollars annually, and the market for taste modulation technologies is also significant, as consumers increasingly demand healthier options. Chromocell Therapeutics is positioned to capture a portion of these markets through its innovative technologies; TAM varies based on the therapeutic area targeted and the taste profile addressed.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary Cell-Based Screening Technology
- Focus on Unmet Medical Needs
- Potential for Breakthrough Discoveries
- Diverse Application of Technology (Pharma & Food)
Weaknesses
- Private Company - Limited Public Information
- High R&D Costs
- Long Drug Development Timelines
- Dependence on Successful Clinical Trials
Opportunities
- Partnerships with Larger Pharmaceutical Companies
- Expansion into New Therapeutic Areas
- Growing Demand for Healthier Food Products
- Advancements in Personalized Medicine
Threats
- Competition from Established Pharmaceutical Companies
- Regulatory Hurdles
- Patent Challenges
- Clinical Trial Failures
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Pfizer (PFE)
- Eli Lilly (LLY)
- Givaudan (GVDNY)
- Firmenich (Private)
Competitive Landscape
Chromocell Therapeutics possesses the advantage of proprietary technology but faces challenges related to competing against large pharmaceutical companies with greater resources and established distribution networks. The competitive intensity is high in both the pharmaceutical and taste & sensory modulation markets.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Data unavailable.
Future Projections: Future projections are not publicly available for private companies. Growth will depend on the success of their drug development programs and partnerships.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives are difficult to track without public releases, but likely involve progressing lead drug candidates through clinical trials and expanding application of taste modulation technologies.
Summary
Chromocell Therapeutics is a biotechnology company with promising technology in drug discovery and taste modulation, focusing on areas with unmet needs. Its private status limits transparency, and it faces risks associated with drug development and competition from larger companies. The company's future depends on successful clinical trials, strategic partnerships, and adoption of their taste technologies. Limited public info means that a full picture of the company is not possible, limiting a full determination of success.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Press Releases
- Industry Reports
- Professional Networking Platforms
Disclaimers:
Information presented is based on publicly available data and may be incomplete or outdated. Market share data is estimated. This analysis is not financial advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About Chromocell Therapeutics Corporation
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Freehold, NJ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2024-02-16 | President, CEO, CFO, Treasurer, Secretary & Director Mr. Francis Knuettel II, M.B.A. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 4 | Website https://www.chromocell.com |
Full time employees 4 | Website https://www.chromocell.com |
Channel Therapeutics Corporation, a clinical-stage biotech company, focuses on the development and commercialization of new therapeutics to alleviate pain. The company intends to selectively target the sodium ion-channel known as NaV1.7, as well as other receptors in the NaV family. Its lead compound comprises CC8464, which is in Phase 2a clinical trials for use in the treatment of erythromelalgia, as well as other fields of neuropathic pain and acute and chronic eye pain. The company was Chromocell Therapeutics Corporation and changed its name to Channel Therapeutics Corporation in November 2024. Channel Therapeutics Corporation was founded in 2002 and is based in Freehold, New Jersey.
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