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Aethlon Medical Inc(AEMD)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AEMD
09/28/2026: AEMD (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Aethlon Medical Inc is a micro-cap, clinical-stage biotechnology company developing its proprietary Hemopurifier platform to treat serious viral infections and cancers by filtering blood. The company's main strength lies in its unique technology designed to remove harmful exosomes and pathogens from the bloodstream. Aethlon represents a high-risk, high-reward investment focused on successful clinical validation of its device to open commercial markets. Significant risks include continuous net losses, dependency on future financing, and the inherently uncertain FDA approval process. Investors should monitor ongoing clinical trial outcomes, as the stock is best suited for risk-tolerant individuals looking for long-term speculative exposure to medical innovation.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The company lacks the revenue growth and commercial history required for traditional growth investment strategies. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum fit is conditional on positive clinical data or regulatory signals which can trigger significant short-term volatility. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | As a loss-making, development-stage entity, the stock does not meet traditional value metrics. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | Aethlon does not provide income through dividends. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The high degree of clinical and financial risk makes this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Clinical-stage biotech stocks often experience sharp price swings based on news cycles and trial outcomes. |
| Valuation risk | High | Valuations are highly speculative as they are not grounded in current cash flows or earnings. |
| Competition risk (Medical Devices) | Medium / high | The company must compete with established medical device manufacturers that have greater resources and market reach. |
| Business quality | Low | The company is in an early development phase without an established product portfolio or sustainable profitability. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should expect no dividend income from this speculative equity. |
| Execution risk | High | Success depends entirely on the company's ability to navigate clinical trials and obtain complex regulatory approvals. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -61.73% | Avg. Invested days 13 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.47M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 13.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 13.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5.4M shares | Beta 1.4 | 52 Weeks Range 1.41 - 41.35 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 1.41 - 41.35 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -14.65 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Hemopurifier Development | Clinical trial support and future medical device commercialization. | The company is not currently making money; investors are betting on the future success of their blood filtration technology. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
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Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 0.21 | Enterprise Value -6.36K | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.37 |
Enterprise Value -6.36K | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.37 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 18.8 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 44.52 | Shares Outstanding 711.14K | Shares Floating 702.05K |
Shares Outstanding 711.14K | Shares Floating 702.05K | ||
Percent Insiders 0.58 | Percent Institutions 4.34 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
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Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Aethlon Medical Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters San Diego, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2001-01-02 | CEO, CFO, Chief Accounting Officer, Secretary & Director Mr. James B. Frakes M.B.A. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Medical Devices | Full time employees 9 | Website https://www.aethlonmedical.com |
Full time employees 9 | Website https://www.aethlonmedical.com | ||
Aethlon Medical, Inc., a medical therapeutic company, engages in developing novel immunotherapeutic devices in the United States. It develops Hemopurifier, a clinical-stage immunotherapeutic device intended to address unmet needs in oncology, life-threatening infectious diseases, organ transplantation, and other disease states. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in San Diego, California.
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