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Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd DRC (QNRX)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/18/2025: QNRX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -95.98% | Avg. Invested days 16 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.98M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.48 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.48 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 8016016 | Beta 1.59 | 52 Weeks Range 0.21 - 1.08 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.21 - 1.08 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.77 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-11 | When Before Market | Estimate -0.43 | Actual -0.2781 |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -42.72% | Return on Equity (TTM) -120.56% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value -9447711 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value -9447711 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.42 | Shares Outstanding 20585800 | Shares Floating 19128971 |
Shares Outstanding 20585800 | Shares Floating 19128971 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.59 | Percent Institutions 7.51 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.5 | Target Price 4.5 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd DRC
Company Overview
History and Background
Quoin Pharmaceuticals, founded in 2006, is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for rare and orphan diseases. They focus on therapies for dermatological conditions.
Core Business Areas
- Dermatology: Development and commercialization of therapies for dermatological conditions, particularly those affecting rare or orphan disease patient populations.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of experienced pharmaceutical executives and scientists. The organizational structure includes departments for research and development, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and commercialization.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- QRX003 (Netherton Syndrome treatment): Quoin's lead product candidate, QRX003, is a topical formulation being developed for the treatment of Netherton Syndrome, a rare genetic skin disorder. There is currently no approved therapy for this condition. Competitors would be other pharmaceutical companies that have experimental products in the pipeline for Netherton Syndrome.
- Other Pipeline Products: Quoin has several other preclinical and clinical-stage products in its pipeline targeting other rare dermatological conditions. Specific details on market share for these products are not yet available as they are in development. Competitors for these products will depend on the specific disease and treatment approach.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The rare disease pharmaceutical market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing awareness, regulatory incentives (e.g., orphan drug designation), and advancements in drug development technologies.
Positioning
Quoin is positioned as a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on addressing unmet needs in rare dermatological diseases. Its competitive advantage lies in its focus on niche markets and its expertise in developing topical formulations.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for rare dermatological diseases is estimated to be billions of dollars. Quoin is targeting specific segments of this market with its product candidates. The portion of the TAM that Quoin can address depends on the success of its clinical trials and regulatory approvals, along with it's ability to capture market share.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Focus on rare dermatological diseases
- Lead product candidate with potential to address unmet need
- Experienced management team
- Orphan drug designation potential
Weaknesses
- Limited financial resources
- Dependence on successful clinical trials and regulatory approvals
- Early-stage company with no currently marketed products
- High risk of clinical trial failure
Opportunities
- Potential for accelerated regulatory pathways (e.g., orphan drug designation)
- Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
- Expansion of pipeline through acquisitions or in-licensing
- Increasing awareness and funding for rare disease research
Threats
- Clinical trial failures
- Regulatory hurdles
- Competition from larger pharmaceutical companies
- Changes in regulatory landscape or reimbursement policies
- Inability to raise additional capital
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- VRX
- LLY
- MRK
Competitive Landscape
Quoin faces competition from larger pharmaceutical companies with greater resources and established products. Its advantage lies in its focus on niche markets and its expertise in developing topical formulations.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been characterized by advancement of product candidates through preclinical and clinical development.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on successful clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and commercialization of its product candidates. Analyst estimates are available from various financial research firms.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include advancing QRX003 through clinical trials and exploring opportunities to expand its pipeline.
Summary
Quoin Pharmaceuticals is a development-stage company focused on rare dermatological diseases. While it has a promising lead product and experienced leadership, it faces significant financial and clinical development risks. The company's success hinges on the successful completion of clinical trials and regulatory approval of its product candidates, while competing against significantly larger players.
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About Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd DRC
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Ashburn, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2016-07-29 | Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman Dr. Michael Myers Ph.D. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 3 | Website https://quoinpharma.com |
Full time employees 3 | Website https://quoinpharma.com |
Quoin Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of therapeutic products for rare and orphan diseases. Its lead product is QRX003, a topical lotion to treat Netherton Syndrome (NS). The company is also developing QRX004 for the treatment of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa; QRX007 to treat NS; and QRX008 for the treatment of scleroderma. It has a research agreement with Queensland University of Technology; a license agreement with Skinvisible Inc.; consulting agreements with Axella Research LLC; and a Master Service Agreement with Therapeutics Inc. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Ashburn, Virginia. Quoin Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Skinvisible, Inc.
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