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Anixa Biosciences Inc(ANIX)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$2.9
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ANIX

10/09/2026: ANIX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Anixa Biosciences is a speculative, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing early-detection diagnostics and novel cancer therapies. Its primary strength lies in an asset-light business model that leverages high-quality academic partnerships to minimize research costs. The company's investment story hinges on the success of its Phase 1 trials for an ovarian cancer vaccine. However, investors face substantial risks, including a high cash burn rate, potential shareholder dilution, and the binary nature of clinical trial outcomes in a competitive therapeutic landscape. This stock is best suited for risk-tolerant investors who monitor clinical trial progress and regulatory updates closely.

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 fitThe company offers potential high growth if clinical trials succeed, but lacks a proven commercial product.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThis stock often sees high volatility driven by clinical trial news, which can create significant short-term momentum.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks earnings, book value, or cash flow metrics that support a value-based investment thesis.
Dividend investorWeak fitAnixa does not pay dividends and focuses all capital on R&D.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe extreme volatility and binary nature of clinical outcomes present high risks unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighClinical trial updates can cause massive, rapid swings in stock price.
Valuation riskHighValuation is speculative and highly sensitive to subjective perceptions of pipeline potential.
Competition risk (Pharmaceutical R&D)HighLarger, better-funded firms may render Anixa's technologies obsolete.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies heavily on external partnerships, which reduces control over development timelines.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no expectation of income generation.
Execution riskHighFailure to advance clinical trials or secure regulatory approval would severely harm the company.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -55.53%
Avg. Invested days 30
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ANIX has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+13.0%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%), soft profitability (net margin 0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ANIX's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 0.0% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is ANIX's strongest growth driver at +13.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+0.0%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 13.8% (soft) and 94.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership of 5.62% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.83%
UBS Group AG 1.68%
Laird Norton Tyee Trust Co 1.66%
Davidson D A & Co 1.55%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 1.03%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ANIX generates approximately $-0 of gross profit, $-0 of operating income, and $-0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.92%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ANIX 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 100.81M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.75
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.75
Volume (30-day avg) 355.9K shares
Beta 0.48
52 Weeks Range 2.32 - 5.46
Updated Date 10/11/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.32 - 5.46
Updated Date 10/11/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.32

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Therapeutics R&DOvarian cancer vaccine and CAR-T technology development.The company is currently burning cash to research future medical products and does not yet generate significant revenue.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 82.26M
Price to Sales(TTM) 377.78
Enterprise Value 82.26M
Price to Sales(TTM) 377.78
Enterprise Value to Revenue 274.8
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -8.76
Shares Outstanding 34.76M
Shares Floating 32.81M
Shares Outstanding 34.76M
Shares Floating 32.81M
Percent Insiders 5.62
Percent Institutions 13.83

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)

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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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