Upturn unsubscribed user
$1.14/ day, billed weekly
Cancel anytime
(Ad-Free, Unlimited access)​
NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED
ATAI logo ATAI
Upturn stock ratingUpturn stock rating
ATAI logo

ATAI Life Sciences BV (ATAI)

Upturn stock ratingUpturn stock rating
$4.65
Last Close (24-hour delay)
Profit since last BUY152.72%
upturn advisory
Consider higher Upturn Star rating
BUY since 71 days
  • BUY Advisory
  • SELL Advisory (Profit)​
  • SELL Advisory (Loss)​
  • Profit
  • Loss
  • Pass (Skip investing)
Upturn Stock infoUpturn Stock info Stock price based on last close
*as per simulation
(see disclosures)
Time period over
  • ALL
  • YEAR
  • MONTH
  • WEEK

Upturn Advisory Summary

08/28/2025: ATAI (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Upturn Star Rating

rating

Below Average Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.

Number of Analysts

rating

7 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $11.29

1 Year Target Price $11.29

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$11.29 Target price
52w Low $1.03
Current$4.65
52w High $5.34

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 5.36%
Avg. Invested days 29
Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating
Upturn Star Rating Upturn stock ratingUpturn stock rating
Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance 2.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance 2.0
Upturn Profits based on simulationUpturn Profits based on simulation Profits based on simulation
Upturn Profits based on simulationUpturn Profits based on simulation Last Close 08/28/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 996.67M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 11.29
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 11.29
Volume (30-day avg) 7
Beta 1.55
52 Weeks Range 1.03 - 5.34
Updated Date 08/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.03 - 5.34
Updated Date 08/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.69

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-08-14
When -
Estimate -0.12
Actual -0.14

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -3515.02%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -29.51%
Return on Equity (TTM) -76.5%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 909946229
Price to Sales(TTM) 431.65
Enterprise Value 909946229
Price to Sales(TTM) 431.65
Enterprise Value to Revenue 394.09
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.27
Shares Outstanding 214338000
Shares Floating 116368566
Shares Outstanding 214338000
Shares Floating 116368566
Percent Insiders 7.7
Percent Institutions 39.28

ai summary icon Upturn AI SWOT

ATAI Life Sciences BV

stock logo

Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

ATAI Life Sciences BV was founded in 2018 with the goal of acquiring, incubating, and developing a portfolio of companies focused on developing psychedelic and non-psychedelic compounds for mental health disorders. The company has rapidly grown through investments and strategic partnerships.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Drug Development: Focuses on developing novel therapeutic candidates for mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD using psychedelic and non-psychedelic substances.
  • Platform Development: Developing technology platforms to support drug discovery and patient care.
  • Investment and Incubation: Investing in and incubating companies with promising mental health therapies.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by Florian Brand (CEO) and has a structured portfolio company model with various subsidiaries and strategic partnerships. The board includes experienced investors and pharmaceutical executives.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • PCN-101 (R-ketamine): Developing an intravenous form of R-ketamine for treatment-resistant depression. Market share data unavailable as still in development. Competitors include Janssen (Spravato), pharmaceutical companies working on other NMDA receptor modulators, and companies developing novel antidepressants.
  • RL-007: A drug candidate targeting cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. Market share data unavailable as still in development. Competitors include companies developing cognitive enhancers for schizophrenia.
  • VLS-01 (DMX-1002): A formulation of 5-MeO-DMT for treatment resistant depression. Market share data unavailable as still in development. Competitors include companies developing other 5-MeO-DMT formulations, or other rapidly acting antidepressants.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The mental health therapeutics market is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing prevalence of mental health disorders and growing awareness of the need for effective treatments. The psychedelic therapeutics sub-sector is a high-risk, high-reward area experiencing substantial investment.

Positioning

ATAI is positioned as a leading company in the psychedelic medicine space, with a diverse portfolio of drug candidates and a focus on clinical development and commercialization. They possess a first-mover advantage in some areas.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global mental health market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. The psychedelic-assisted therapy market is expected to grow rapidly, with projections estimating tens of billions in potential revenue. ATAI aims to capture a significant portion of this market through its diverse portfolio of therapies.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Diverse portfolio of drug candidates
  • Strong leadership team and experienced board
  • Early mover advantage in the psychedelic medicine space
  • Strategic partnerships with leading research institutions
  • Strong financial backing from reputable investors

Weaknesses

  • High cash burn rate
  • Early stage of development, with significant clinical and regulatory risks
  • Dependence on external funding
  • Limited revenue generation to date

Opportunities

  • Growing acceptance of psychedelic medicine
  • Increasing prevalence of mental health disorders
  • Potential for breakthrough therapies with significant market potential
  • Partnerships with pharmaceutical companies for commercialization
  • Expansion into new therapeutic areas

Threats

  • Regulatory hurdles and uncertainty
  • Competition from other companies in the psychedelic medicine space
  • Clinical trial failures
  • Negative publicity and social stigma associated with psychedelics
  • Difficulty scaling operations

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • COMPASS Pathways (CMPS)
  • Mind Medicine (MNMD)
  • GH Research (GHRS)

Competitive Landscape

ATAI has a broad pipeline, while some competitors focus on specific compounds or indications. Competition is intense, with numerous companies vying for dominance in the psychedelic medicine space.

Major Acquisitions

Perception Neuroscience

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 20.4
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded ATAI's pipeline with PCN-101 (R-ketamine) for treatment-resistant depression.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been primarily driven by investments in its pipeline and expansion of its portfolio companies.

Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the successful clinical development and regulatory approval of its drug candidates. Analyst estimates vary depending on the perceived probability of success for these programs.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include advancing its clinical trials, forging strategic partnerships, and expanding its portfolio through acquisitions and investments.

Summary

ATAI Life Sciences BV is a key player in the emerging psychedelic therapeutics market with a diverse portfolio. Its strength lies in its broad pipeline and first-mover advantage, but its reliance on external funding and clinical development risks pose challenges. Successful clinical trials and regulatory approvals are crucial for future growth. Investors should carefully consider the high-risk, high-reward nature of this investment.

Peer Comparison

Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company filings, press releases, analyst reports, industry publications.
  • Data from IEX Cloud.

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Market share data is estimated. The psychedelic therapeutics market is rapidly evolving, and future results may differ materially from current expectations.

Upturn AI SummarizationUpturn AI Summarization AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.

Upturn AI SummarizationUpturn AI Summarization Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.

Upturn AI SummarizationUpturn AI Summarization Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.

Upturn AI SummarizationUpturn AI Summarization AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.

About ATAI Life Sciences BV

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2021-06-18
Co-Founder, CEO & Executive Director Dr. Srinivas G. Rao M.D., Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 54
Full time employees 54

Atai Life Sciences N.V., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research, development, and commercialization of mental health treatments in the United States, Germany, and Canada. The company develops BPL-003, an intranasal formulation of the benzoate salt form of mebufotenin that is in Phase 2a and 2b clinical studies for treatment resistant depression (TRD) and alcohol use disorder; RL-007, an orally bioavailable compound, which is a pro-cognitive neuromodulator in Phase 2b trial for cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia; and ELE-101, a serotonergic psychedelic in Phase 2a trial for the treatment of major depressive disorder. It is also developing VLS-01, an oral transmucosal film formulation of N,N-Dimethyltryptamine in Phase 2 clinical study to treat TRD; EMP-01, an oral formulation of R-3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine that is in Phase 2 clinical study for social anxiety disorder; and EGX-A & EGX-B, which are non-hallucinogenic 5-HT2A receptor agonists in preclinical studies for TRD. In addition, the company offers COMP360 for psilocybin therapy; and GRX-917 for the treatment of anxiety, depression, and various neurological disorders. ATAI Life Sciences N.V. was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.