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Alvotech(ALVO)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$4.67
11/12/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ALVO

11/12/2026: ALVO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Alvotech is a specialized biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and manufacturing of biosimilar medicines. The company has a notable position in the industry, backed by its vertically integrated platform and successful recent approvals of products like Simlandi and Selarsdi in major markets. Its primary opportunity lies in capturing share as blockbuster biologics face patent expirations. However, the company faces risks related to regulatory hurdles, intense competition from legacy pharmaceutical firms, and the need for significant R&D capital. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance, and observers should monitor upcoming regulatory milestones and commercial adoption metrics.

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 investorStrong fitAlvotech is an early-to-mid-stage growth company aiming to disrupt the biologic market through the biosimilar wave.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock's movement is highly correlated with regulatory and clinical news, making it suitable for those tracking positive catalysts.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is currently in a high-expenditure phase, making traditional value metrics like P/E ratio less relevant.
Dividend investorWeak fitAlvotech does not pay a dividend and is not currently structured for income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe binary nature of regulatory outcomes and high R&D costs create significant volatility profile.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to large price swings based on clinical results and regulatory news.
Valuation riskMedium / highAs a growth-stage company, valuation is heavily dependent on future earnings potential rather than current profits.
Competition risk (Biosimilar incumbents)HighEstablished players have substantial resources and can aggressively defend their market positions.
Business qualityMediumThe company has strong technical capabilities but is still maturing its commercial operations.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should expect zero income generation from this asset.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessful commercialization depends on complex supply chain management and partnership execution.

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.76B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7.5
Volume (30-day avg) 1.0M shares
Beta 0.24
52 Weeks Range 2.94 - 6.53
Updated Date 11/12/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.94 - 6.53
Updated Date 11/12/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.62

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Healthcare

Bullish
Sentiment
Strong Bullish
Momentum
Momentum Steady
BUY participation
62.6%
Active BUY / eligible
72 / 115
30-Day BUY Count Change
+35
Market state
Strong Bullish

The number of qualifying BUY stocks has remained relatively stable.

Industry

Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic

BUY participation
66.7%
Active BUY / eligible
8 / 12
30-Day BUY Count Change
+3

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

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 21.98%
Avg. Invested days 34
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 2.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/12/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ALVO has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, strong growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+112.0%) and solid revenue growth (+19.7%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -19.6%), soft profitability (net margin 4.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ALVO's financial health is supported by solid profitability, including gross margin of 59.8% and operating margin of 13.3%. Cash strength is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is ALVO's strongest growth driver at +112.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+19.7%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+61.0%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 12.9% (soft) and 39.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (moderate). Insider ownership of 59.68% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ALVO generates approximately $598 of gross profit, $133 of operating income, and $-196 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 79.52%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ALVO has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Product SalesRevenue from the sale of biosimilars like Simlandi and Selarsdi.Alvotech makes money when its products are sold to healthcare providers and pharmacy networks.
Partnership/Milestone FeesPayments from commercialization partners for reaching R&D and regulatory milestones.Revenue is often boosted by upfront and success-based payments from large pharma partners.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 15.24
Enterprise Value 3.05B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.55
Enterprise Value 3.05B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.55
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.2
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.11
Shares Outstanding 356.82M
Shares Floating 140.79M
Shares Outstanding 356.82M
Shares Floating 140.79M
Percent Insiders 59.68
Percent Institutions 12.85

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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon 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)

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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