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ABVC Biopharma Inc(ABVC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 13 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-15.52% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$0.98
10/08/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ABVC

10/08/2026: ABVC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

ABVC Biopharma Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on in-licensing and developing medical products across oncology, neurology, and ophthalmology. The company's main strength lies in its diverse pipeline and a lean operational model designed to leverage international research partnerships. Its primary growth story centers on achieving regulatory approval and commercializing assets like Vitargus and ABVC-1. Investors face significant risks, including clinical trial failure, limited financial resources, and intense competition from much larger, better-funded pharmaceutical firms. This stock is suitable for high-risk growth investors interested in the biotechnology sector who should closely monitor upcoming clinical trial outcomes and regulatory progress.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers high-risk/high-reward exposure to biotech R&D but lacks a consistent growth track record.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum fits only during clinical milestone announcements or positive regulatory news cycles.
Value investorWeak fitLack of earnings and significant cash burn make traditional value metrics inapplicable.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and focuses entirely on funding clinical operations.
Low-risk investorWeak fitClinical-stage biotech stocks are inherently highly volatile and carry substantial existential risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to large price swings based on clinical trial results and financing news.
Valuation riskHighValuation is speculative and highly sensitive to assumptions about future product success.
Competition risk (Large Pharma)HighABVC competes against well-funded incumbents with superior commercial infrastructure.
Business qualityMediumThe business model relies on external in-licensing rather than internal discovery, creating a unique execution risk profile.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo income is generated for shareholders.
Execution riskHighThe complexity of managing clinical trials and regulatory pathways across borders is significant.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 98.47%
Avg. Invested days 19
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 4.0
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ABVC receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ABVC has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong revenue growth (+56.2%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-61.3%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -375.2%), weak profitability (net margin -993.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ABVC's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being soft profitability, including gross margin of 100.0% and operating margin of -898.5%. Overall financial-health metrics support a 2-star score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is ABVC's strongest growth driver at +56.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-61.3%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-65.1%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 4.1% and approximately 79.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 18.09% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.41%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.86%
Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.37%
State Street Corp 0.27%
Citadel Advisors Llc 0.27%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ABVC generates approximately $1,000 of gross profit, $-8,985 of operating income, and $-3,752 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 5.32%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ABVC has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 28.03M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.02
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.02
Volume (30-day avg) 123.3K shares
Beta 0.51
52 Weeks Range 0.71 - 3.33
Updated Date 10/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.71 - 3.33
Updated Date 10/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.3

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Pharmaceutical DevelopmentClinical trial development of drug candidates for CNS and oncology indications.Revenue is currently negligible; the company is investing in long-term potential drug approvals.
Licensing and PartnershipsLicensing intellectual property to global pharmaceutical manufacturers.The company aims to monetize its IP through upfront payments and future royalty streams.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 32.91M
Price to Sales(TTM) 111.69
Enterprise Value 32.91M
Price to Sales(TTM) 111.69
Enterprise Value to Revenue 184.61
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.9
Shares Outstanding 26.69M
Shares Floating 21.10M
Shares Outstanding 26.69M
Shares Floating 21.10M
Percent Insiders 18.09
Percent Institutions 4.08

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About ABVC Biopharma Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Fremont, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2017-10-11
CEO & Interim CFO Dr. Uttam Yashwant Patil Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 16
Full time employees 16

ABVC BioPharma, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops drugs and medical devices to fulfill unmet medical needs in the United States. The company is developing ABV-1501, which is in Phase II clinical trials as a combination therapy for triple negative breast cancer; ABV-1504, which has completed Phase II clinical trials for depressive disorders; ABV-1505, which is in Phase II clinical trials for adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; ABV-1702, which is in Phase II clinical trials to treat myelodysplastic syndromes; and ABV-1601, which is in Phase I/II clinical trials for treating depression in cancer patients. It is also developing ABV-1701 Vitargus, which is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of retinal detachment or vitreous hemorrhage; ABV-1519, which is in Phase I/II clinical trials for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer; ABV-2001, an intraocular irrigation solution; ABV-2002, a corneal Storage Solution; and ABV-1703, which is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer. The company has a co-development agreement with Rgene Corporation and collaboration agreements with BioHopeKing Corporation and BioFirst Corporation. The company is based in Fremont, California.

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