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Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc (RXRX)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
02/28/2025: RXRX (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -63.08% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.34B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 29077903 | Beta 0.84 | 52 Weeks Range 5.00 - 12.36 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.00 - 12.36 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.54 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -4044.79% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -28.48% | Return on Equity (TTM) -61.9% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1640672638 | Price to Sales(TTM) 39.69 |
Enterprise Value 1640672638 | Price to Sales(TTM) 39.69 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 28.05 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -5.31 | Shares Outstanding 395072000 | Shares Floating 382751396 |
Shares Outstanding 395072000 | Shares Floating 382751396 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.61 | Percent Institutions 77.01 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.38 | Target Price 9.29 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold 6 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc. was founded in 2013. It uses machine learning and automation to discover and develop new drugs. It focuses on identifying existing drugs that can be repurposed for new diseases.
Core Business Areas
- Drug Discovery & Development: Recursion uses its proprietary platform, the Recursion Operating System (Recursion OS), to generate and analyze large-scale biological datasets to identify potential drug candidates. It has multiple programs in various stages of development.
- Technology Licensing & Partnerships: Recursion partners with other pharmaceutical companies to leverage its platform for their drug discovery efforts. This includes licensing its technology and data.
Leadership and Structure
The CEO is Christopher Gibson. The company has a board of directors overseeing operations. Recursion employs a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and drug developers.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- REC-994: REC-994 is Recursion's lead clinical program currently in Phase 2 for the treatment of cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM). There is no market share data since it is still in development. Competitors include companies developing gene therapies or other novel approaches for CCM.
- REC-4881: REC-4881 is in phase 2 clinical trials, targeting GM2 gangliosidosis. There is no market share data since it is still in development. Competitors include companies developing gene therapies for GM2 gangliosidosis.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The pharmaceutical industry is highly competitive and regulated. It is characterized by high R&D costs and long development timelines. Technological advancements like AI and machine learning are increasingly important.
Positioning
Recursion is positioned as a technology-driven drug discovery company. Its competitive advantage lies in its Recursion OS platform, which enables rapid and efficient drug discovery. Its strength is in repurposing existing drugs and rapidly analyzing various compound libraries
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for pharmaceutical products is in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Recursion is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM by developing new treatments for various diseases, particularly rare diseases.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary Recursion OS platform
- Strong data science and machine learning capabilities
- Focus on rare diseases with unmet medical needs
- Strategic partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies
Weaknesses
- High cash burn rate
- Reliance on successful clinical trial outcomes
- Limited number of approved products
- Relatively early stage of development
Opportunities
- Expansion of Recursion OS platform to new therapeutic areas
- Potential for accelerated drug development through AI
- Strategic acquisitions to expand technology and pipeline
- Growing demand for personalized medicine and targeted therapies
Threats
- Clinical trial failures
- Regulatory hurdles and approval delays
- Competition from larger pharmaceutical companies
- Patent challenges and intellectual property risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CRSP
- VRTX
- GILD
- AMGN
- LLY
Competitive Landscape
Recursion differentiates itself with its AI-driven platform. However, it faces competition from established pharmaceutical companies with larger resources and broader product portfolios. Companies with approved gene therapy products may have advantages, but this depends on the diseases being targeted.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth is dependent on successful clinical trial outcomes and partnerships. Unable to provide concrete data without specified time periods and data source.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by the expansion of its drug pipeline and strategic partnerships. These projections are based on the overall analysis done.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include advancing clinical programs, expanding partnerships, and further developing the Recursion OS platform.
Summary
Recursion Pharmaceuticals is an innovative, early-stage drug discovery company utilizing AI and machine learning. Its strength lies in its proprietary platform and partnerships. The company's reliance on clinical trial success and its high cash burn rate pose significant risks. Expansion and additional partnerships are key to the future growth.
Similar Companies
- CRSP
- VRTX
- GILD
- AMGN
- LLY
- NVDA
- ROSH
- BAYN
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Market Research Reports
- ClinicalTrials.gov
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may vary. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
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About Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Salt Lake City, UT, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-04-16 | Co-Founder, CEO & Director Dr. Christopher C. Gibson Ph.D. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 800 | Website https://www.recursion.com |
Full time employees 800 | Website https://www.recursion.com |
Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company, engages in the decoding biology and chemistry by integrating technological innovations across biology, chemistry, automation, data science, and engineering to industrialize drug discovery in the United States. The company develops REC-994, which is in Phase 2 clinical trial to treat cerebral cavernous malformation; REC-2282, which is in Phase 2/3 clinical trial for the treatment of neurofibromatosis type 2; REC-4881, which is in Phase 1b/2 clinical trial to treat familial adenomatous polyposis; REC-3964, which is in Phase 1 clinical trial to treat Clostridioides difficile infection; and REC-4881, which is in Phase 2 clinical trial to treat AXIN1 or APC mutant cancers. Its preclinical stage product includes RBM39 to treat HR-proficient ovarian cancer. The company has collaboration and agreement with Bayer AG; the University of Utah Research Foundation; Ohio State Innovation Foundation; Roche & Genentech; and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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