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Artelo Biosciences Inc(ARTL)

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1-STAR RATING
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$4.54
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ARTL

09/25/2026: ARTL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Artelo Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutics that target the endocannabinoid system to treat cancer-related symptoms and inflammatory disorders. Its main strength lies in its specialized focus on niche therapeutic pathways, which offers a unique approach in the pharmaceutical landscape. The primary investment story centers on the potential of lead candidates like ART27.13 to address unmet clinical needs in oncology supportive care. Risks are significant, primarily due to the company's pre-revenue status, high capital intensity, and the binary outcomes associated with clinical trials. This stock is suited only for investors with a high risk tolerance who are monitoring clinical milestones.

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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 potential upside from clinical success but carries extreme risk profile typical of pre-revenue biotech.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is typically low without major clinical catalysts or positive regulatory developments.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks earnings, cash flow, and assets to support a traditional value-based investment thesis.
Dividend investorWeak fitArtelo is an early-stage company that does not pay a dividend and reinvests all capital into R&D.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe extreme volatility and binary nature of clinical outcomes make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to large price swings based on clinical trial news and capital market sentiment.
Valuation riskHighValuation is speculative and highly dependent on future clinical milestones that are not guaranteed.
Competition risk (Pharmaceutical)HighWell-capitalized pharmaceutical giants dominate the therapeutic markets Artelo targets.
Business qualityMediumThe company is in the development phase, lacking established products or commercial revenue streams.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not generate the cash flow necessary to support dividend payments.
Execution riskHighSuccess relies entirely on the successful navigation of complex, unpredictable, and expensive clinical trials.

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 -57.39%
Avg. Invested days 28
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ARTL has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-31.1%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ARTL'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

★★★★★
ARTL's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at +0.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-31.1%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-2.0%, slightly negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 2.4% and approximately 93.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.11%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Jane Street Group LLC 0.27%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 0.21%
Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.06%
Citigroup Inc 0.06%
Tower Research Capital LLC 0.06%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ARTL 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. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ARTL has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.49M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 18
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 18
Volume (30-day avg) 986.8K shares
Beta -0.07
52 Weeks Range 3.45 - 161.73
Updated Date 09/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 3.45 - 161.73
Updated Date 09/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -101.07

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Drug DevelopmentClinical trial development for candidates like ART27.13 and ART26.12.The company does not have products on the market and currently generates no significant revenue.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -150.25K
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value -150.25K
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.22
Shares Outstanding 547.77K
Shares Floating 510.24K
Shares Outstanding 547.77K
Shares Floating 510.24K
Percent Insiders 0.11
Percent Institutions 2.38

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Financial Metrics

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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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 Artelo Biosciences Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Solana Beach, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2017-11-14
President, CEO, Secretary & Director Mr. Gregory D. Gorgas M.B.A.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 7
Full time employees 7

Artelo Biosciences, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes therapeutics that target lipid-signaling pathways in the United States. The company's product candidate pipeline includes ART27.13, a synthetic dual cannabinoid G protein-coupled receptor agonist, which is in Phase 1b/2a clinical trial for the treatment of cancer-related anorexia; and ART12.11, a cocrystal composition of cannabidiol and tetramethylpyrazine for the treatment anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD, epilepsy and insomnia, and other potential indications. It also offers ART26.12, a fatty acid binding protein 5 inhibitor for treating chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, prostate cancer and breast cancer, pain, dermatologic conditions, and anxiety disorders. The company was formerly known as Reactive Medical Inc. and changed its name to Artelo Biosciences, Inc. in April 2017. Artelo Biosciences, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Solana Beach, California.