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Belite Bio Inc ADR (BLTE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/16/2025: BLTE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -24.13% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.92B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 85 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 85 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 48032 | Beta -1.52 | 52 Weeks Range 38.80 - 86.53 | Updated Date 04/25/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 38.80 - 86.53 | Updated Date 04/25/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.18 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -20.26% | Return on Equity (TTM) -30.6% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1779058257 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 1779058257 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -35.61 | Shares Outstanding 32281800 | Shares Floating 14281527 |
Shares Outstanding 32281800 | Shares Floating 14281527 | ||
Percent Insiders 54.27 | Percent Institutions 1.11 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.6 | Target Price 79.25 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy 2 | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Belite Bio Inc ADR
Company Overview
History and Background
Belite Bio, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics for inherited retinal diseases with unmet medical needs like Stargardt disease and other ABCA4-related retinal disorders. Founded in 2015, the company has advanced Tinlarebant, its lead drug candidate, through clinical development. Belite Bio Inc. (ADR) represents the American Depositary Receipt of Belite Bio.
Core Business Areas
- Drug Development: Focuses on research, development, and commercialization of therapies for inherited retinal diseases.
- Clinical Trials: Conducts clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its drug candidates.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes key executives in research, development, and business operations. The company is structured around its core function of developing and testing new drug treatments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Tinlarebant: Tinlarebant is Belite Bio's primary drug candidate. It is designed to reduce the serum retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) to impede the vitamin A (retinol) cycle for slowing the progression of Stargardt disease (STGD1). Competitors include companies developing gene therapies and other treatments targeting the underlying causes of retinal diseases.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The biopharmaceutical industry is highly competitive, with companies vying to develop innovative therapies for various diseases. There's a growing demand for treatments for rare and genetic disorders.
Positioning
Belite Bio is positioned as a specialist in inherited retinal diseases, with a focus on Stargardt disease and ABCA4-related conditions. Their competitive advantage lies in their specific focus and the clinical progress of Tinlarebant.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The market for Stargardt disease therapies is estimated to be substantial given the global prevalence. Belite Bio aims to capture a significant portion of this market with its lead drug candidate, Tinlarebant.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized focus on inherited retinal diseases
- Advancement of Tinlarebant through clinical trials
- Potential first-in-class therapy for Stargardt disease
Weaknesses
- Dependence on a single lead drug candidate
- High cash burn rate associated with drug development
- Limited commercial infrastructure
Opportunities
- Potential for regulatory approval of Tinlarebant
- Expansion into other inherited retinal diseases
- Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
Threats
- Clinical trial failures
- Competition from other companies developing retinal disease therapies
- Regulatory hurdles and delays
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ALNY
- SRPT
- CRSP
Competitive Landscape
Belite Bio is focused on Stargardt disease, a specific inherited retinal disease. This contrasts with larger competitors who may have broader portfolios. Their advantage lies in specialization, while their disadvantage is the concentration risk.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is tied to clinical progress and investment in R&D.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on successful clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and commercialization efforts.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include ongoing clinical trials for Tinlarebant.
Summary
Belite Bio Inc ADR is a specialized biopharmaceutical company focused on inherited retinal diseases. Its strength lies in its focus on Stargardt disease and the potential of its lead drug candidate. However, the company is highly dependent on clinical trial success and faces competition. Investors should carefully consider the risks associated with investing in a clinical-stage biotechnology company.
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ALNY
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CRSP
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CRSP
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SRPT
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SRPT
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VRTX
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- SEC Filings
- Third-party financial data providers
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investing in biotechnology companies carries significant risk.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Belite Bio Inc ADR
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters San Diego, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2022-04-29 | Chairman of the Board of Directors & CEO Dr. Yu-Hsin Lin M.B.A., Ph.D. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 25 | Website https://www.belitebio.com |
Full time employees 25 | Website https://www.belitebio.com | ||
Belite Bio, Inc, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical drug development company, engages in the research and development of novel therapeutics targeting retinal degenerative eye diseases with unmet medical needs in the United States. Its lead product candidate is Tinlarebant (LBS-008), an orally administered, which is in phase 3 clinical trial as an early intervention for maintaining the health and integrity of retinal tissues in stargardt disease type 1 and geographic atrophy patients. The company also develops LBS-009, an anti-retinol-binding protein 4 oral therapy, which is in preclinical development targeting liver disease, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, and type 2 diabetes, as well as gout. Belite Bio, Inc was founded in 2016 and is based in San Diego, California. Belite Bio, Inc is a subsidiary of Lin Bioscience International Ltd.
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