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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: PPBT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -79.49% | Avg. Invested days 16 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 7.35M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 33 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 13750 | Beta 0.29 | 52 Weeks Range 2.00 - 20.60 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.00 - 20.60 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -49.9 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-03 | When Before Market | Estimate -0.22 | Actual -0.2708 |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -16.6% | Return on Equity (TTM) -21.66% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value -1282239 | Price to Sales(TTM) 58.08 |
Enterprise Value -1282239 | Price to Sales(TTM) 58.08 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 33.08 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.15 | Shares Outstanding 2648200 | Shares Floating 523114752 |
Shares Outstanding 2648200 | Shares Floating 523114752 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.99 | Percent Institutions 3.04 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4 | Target Price 33 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy - |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Purple Biotech

Company Overview
History and Background
Purple Biotech Ltd. (formerly Kitov Pharma) is a clinical-stage company focused on the development of oncology drugs. Founded in 2010, the company has undergone name changes and strategic shifts as it focused on drug development for cancer treatment. The company is based in Rehovot, Israel.
Core Business Areas
- Oncology Drug Development: Developing and commercializing novel oncology therapies. Purple Biotech primarily focuses on early to mid-stage clinical development programs.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team typically consists of a CEO, CFO, CSO, and a Board of Directors. The organizational structure is typical of a biotech firm, with research and development, clinical operations, and business development functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- CM24: A monoclonal antibody targeting CEACAM5, currently in clinical development. Market share data is unavailable due to it being in clinical stage, there are no direct competitors. Other companies working on CEACAM5 targets could be considered indirect competitors.
- NT219: A small molecule targeting IRS1/2, currently in clinical development. Market share data is unavailable due to it being in clinical stage, there are no direct competitors. Other companies working on IRS pathways could be considered indirect competitors.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oncology drug development industry is highly competitive and innovative, characterized by high regulatory hurdles, significant R&D investment, and potential for high returns. Trends include personalized medicine, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
Positioning
Purple Biotech is positioned as a clinical-stage company focusing on novel targeted therapies. It's competing in a crowded market with larger pharmaceutical companies and other biotech firms, relying on the efficacy and safety of its drug candidates to gain a competitive edge.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global oncology market is expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. Purple Biotech's TAM depends on the specific cancers targeted by its drugs. Currently, it is still early stages for any specific estimates. They are positioned to capitalize on unmet needs.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Novel drug candidates
- Experienced management team
- Focus on targeted therapies
Weaknesses
- Early-stage clinical development
- Limited financial resources
- High regulatory risk
Opportunities
- Positive clinical trial results
- Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
- Expansion into new cancer indications
Threats
- Clinical trial failures
- Regulatory setbacks
- Competition from established players
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape
Purple Biotech competes with numerous pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies developing oncology therapies. It faces significant competition in terms of funding, resources, and established market presence. Purple Biotech's success depends on demonstrating superior efficacy and safety compared to existing and emerging treatments.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is primarily characterized by R&D progress and clinical trial advancements.
Future Projections: Future projections are highly uncertain and depend on the success of clinical trials. Analyst estimates are based on potential market opportunities for successful drug candidates.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include advancing clinical trials for CM24 and NT219 and exploring potential partnerships.
Summary
Purple Biotech is a clinical-stage oncology company with promising drug candidates in development. Its success hinges on positive clinical trial outcomes and securing partnerships to advance its pipeline. The company faces significant risks associated with drug development and competition from larger players. While the company is in the early stages of product devleopment and has not yet delivered product revenue, it is focusing on key areas of unmet needs. Key challenges include successfully navigating the clinical trial process and generating sufficient funding to support its activities.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- SEC Filings
- Press Releases
- Analyst Reports (if available)
Disclaimers:
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About Purple Biotech
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-11-20 | CEO & Acting CFO Mr. Gil Efron CPA, M.A. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 9 | Website https://purple-biotech.com |
Full time employees 9 | Website https://purple-biotech.com |
Purple Biotech Ltd., a clinical-stage company, focuses on developing therapies to overcome tumor immune evasion and drug resistance for cancer patients in the United States. Its oncology pipeline includes CM24, a humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks the interactions of carcinoembryonic antigen related cell adhesion molecule 1 as a combination therapy with anti-PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors, which is in Phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma; NT219, a small molecule that targets and inhibits insulin receptor substrate 1 and 2, and signal transducer and activator of transcription, which is in Phase 1/2 clinical trials for the treatment recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck cancer or colorectal adenocarcinoma; and IM1240, a multi-valent antibody designed to activate anti-tumoral immune response against 5T4-positive tumors, which is in preclinical stage. The company has collaboration agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb Company to evaluate the combination of CM24 with the PD-1 inhibitor nivolumab in addition to chemotherapy. The company was formerly known as Kitov Pharma Ltd and changed its name to Purple Biotech Ltd. in December 2020. The company was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel.
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