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Aligos Therapeutics Inc(ALGS)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$2.57
11/10/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ALGS

11/10/2026: ALGS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Aligos Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for liver diseases such as MASH and chronic hepatitis B. The company's primary strength lies in its specialized pipeline and an experienced management team capable of navigating the complex drug development process. Its key investment story centers on the potential for its lead candidates to provide superior treatments in high-need markets. However, the company faces significant risks, including the inherent uncertainty of clinical trials, the requirement for ongoing capital infusions, and intense competition from larger, better-funded biopharmaceutical firms. Aligos is best suited for risk-tolerant investors who monitor clinical milestones, regulatory progress, and management's capital allocation strategy.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThis is a high-risk growth play that depends entirely on clinical success rather than current earnings growth.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum here is typically driven by volatile, event-based clinical news rather than sustained price trends.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks traditional valuation metrics like P/E ratios due to its pre-revenue status.
Dividend investorWeak fitThere is no dividend income and the company requires capital preservation for R&D.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe extreme volatility of clinical-stage biotech stocks makes this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighClinical trial results can cause massive, rapid swings in share price.
Valuation riskHighIt is difficult to assign a standard valuation when future revenue is entirely speculative.
Competition risk (MASH/Hepatitis)HighLarger companies with more resources are aggressively developing similar liver therapies.
Business qualityMediumThe company has a solid technical focus but lacks the franchise stability of established pharma.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not generate the cash flow required for dividends.
Execution riskHighSuccessful execution of clinical programs is the primary determinant of company survival.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -9.34%
Avg. Invested days 25
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ALGS receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ALGS has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+81.6%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -3794.1%), negative revenue growth (-44.6%), weak profitability (net margin -1106.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ALGS's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 69.6%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is ALGS's strongest growth driver at +81.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-44.6%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-2.6%, slightly negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 42.9% and approximately 67.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 10.64% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Deep Track Capital, LP 7.11%
Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. 6.60%
Sio Capital Management, LLC 5.24%
Marshall Wace Asset Management Ltd 3.95%
Woodline Partners LP 2.84%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ALGS generates approximately $575 of gross profit, $-40,249 of operating income, and $-37,941 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -1.31% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ALGS has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 24.68M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 36.88
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 36.88
Volume (30-day avg) 43.4K shares
Beta 2.43
52 Weeks Range 2.56 - 13.69
Updated Date 11/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.56 - 13.69
Updated Date 11/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -6.46

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Drug DevelopmentClinical and preclinical research for liver and viral disease therapies.The company is betting on the future sale of its drugs; no money is made today.

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -1.12M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.78
Enterprise Value -1.12M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.78
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.05
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.57
Shares Outstanding 5.45M
Shares Floating 3.68M
Shares Outstanding 5.45M
Shares Floating 3.68M
Percent Insiders 10.64
Percent Institutions 42.89

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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