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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: CUE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -80.15% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 47.51M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 157252 | Beta 1.88 | 52 Weeks Range 0.45 - 2.26 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.45 - 2.26 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.91 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-26 | When After Market | Estimate -0.145 | Actual -0.128 |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -267.15% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -50.18% | Return on Equity (TTM) -131.15% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 34804148 | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.19 |
Enterprise Value 34804148 | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.19 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.71 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.76 | Shares Outstanding 63350300 | Shares Floating 62999366 |
Shares Outstanding 63350300 | Shares Floating 62999366 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.55 | Percent Institutions 18.58 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.6 | Target Price 3.6 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy 2 | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Cue Biopharma

Company Overview
History and Background
Cue Biopharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2011. It focuses on developing a novel class of injectable biologics, CUE Biologicsu2122, to selectively engage and modulate the human immune system directly at the disease site to fight cancer, chronic infectious disease, and autoimmune disease.
Core Business Areas
- Immuno-Oncology: Developing CUE Biologicsu2122 to target and activate tumor-specific T cells to eliminate cancer cells. Focuses on solid tumors and hematological malignancies.
- Autoimmune Diseases: Developing CUE Biologicsu2122 to modulate immune responses and reduce inflammation in autoimmune disorders.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes Ayub K. Ommaya, President and CEO. The company has a board of directors overseeing its strategic direction.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- CUE-101: CUE-101 is the lead clinical candidate, an IL-2 based E-selectin-binding CUE Biologicu2122, targeting HPV16-driven cancers. Currently in Phase 1b/2 trial. Market share is currently 0 as the product is not yet approved. Competitors include companies developing HPV-targeting therapies and immunotherapies, such as Merck (Keytruda), Bristol Myers Squibb, and Roche.
- CUE-102: CUE-102 is an IL-2 based E-selectin-binding CUE Biologicu2122 designed to target tumors expressing Wilms' Tumor 1 (WT1) protein. Preclinical stage. Market share is currently 0 as the product is not yet approved. Competitors include companies developing WT1-targeting therapies such as SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The biopharmaceutical industry is highly competitive and rapidly evolving, with significant investment in cancer immunotherapy and autoimmune disease treatments.
Positioning
Cue Biopharma is positioned as an innovator in T cell redirection, offering a targeted approach to immunotherapy with its CUE Biologicsu2122 platform.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for cancer immunotherapies is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. The TAM for autoimmune disease treatment is also significant. Cue Biopharma is attempting to capture a segment of this TAM through its targeted T-cell modulation approach.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Novel CUE Biologicsu2122 platform technology
- Targeted approach to immunotherapy
- Strong intellectual property position
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Limited financial resources
- Reliance on clinical trial success
- Competition from larger pharmaceutical companies
- Early stage of development
Opportunities
- Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
- Expansion of CUE Biologicsu2122 platform to new indications
- Positive clinical trial results
- Increasing demand for targeted immunotherapies
Threats
- Clinical trial failures
- Regulatory hurdles
- Competition from other immunotherapy approaches
- Patent challenges
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MRK
- BMY
- RHHBY
- SLS
Competitive Landscape
Cue Biopharma differentiates itself through its novel CUE Biologicsu2122 platform. However, it faces intense competition from larger pharmaceutical companies with established immunotherapy products.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth is based on the development and clinical advancement of its CUE Biologicsu2122 platform.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the success of clinical trials and potential partnerships. Analyst estimates vary based on the perceived probability of success.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on advancing CUE-101 through clinical trials and expanding the CUE Biologicsu2122 pipeline.
Summary
Cue Biopharma is a development-stage biopharmaceutical company with a novel platform. Clinical trial success is critical for future growth. The company faces significant competition from larger players. Partnerships could strengthen their position, but failure to progress in clinical trials will impact its outlook.
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About Cue Biopharma
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Boston, MA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2018-01-02 | CEO & Director Mr. Daniel R. Passeri J.D., M.Sc. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 53 | Website https://www.cuebiopharma.com |
Full time employees 53 | Website https://www.cuebiopharma.com |
Cue Biopharma, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops a novel class of injectable therapeutics to selectively engage and modulate targeted, disease relevant T cells directly within the patient's body. Its lead drug product candidate is CUE-101 for the treatment of human papilloma virus (HPV16+)-driven recurrent/metastatic head and neck cancer. The company is also developing CUE-102 targets Wilms' Tumor 1 protein in various cancers; CUE-103, a CUE-100 series drug product candidate; and Neo-STAT and RDI-STAT programs outside of oncology, including CUE-200, CUE-300, and CUE-400 series. It has collaboration agreements with LG Chem, Ltd. for the development of Immuno-STATs focused in the field of oncology; strategic collaboration and option agreement with Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. to advance CUE-401 for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases; and license agreement with Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The company was formerly known as Imagen Biopharma, Inc. and changed its name to Cue Biopharma, Inc. in October 2016. Cue Biopharma, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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