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Benitec Biopharma Inc.(BNTC)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BNTC
11/09/2026: BNTC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Benitec Biopharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing genetic medicines using its proprietary ddRNAi platform. Its primary investment story hinges on the success of its lead candidate, BB-301, in treating OPMD. While the company possesses a specialized technology platform, it faces significant risks typical of small-cap biotech, including the need for ongoing capital, high execution risk in clinical trials, and intense competition. Benitec may suit investors comfortable with high-volatility, binary-outcome situations. Key developments to monitor include future clinical data readouts and potential strategic partnerships, which remain essential for long-term viability given the company's lack of commercial products and early development stage.
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 style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers high-risk, high-reward exposure to gene therapy, but lacks the commercial growth metrics usually sought by standard growth investors. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock can exhibit high momentum during favorable clinical data readouts or positive regulatory developments. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The lack of earnings and reliance on speculative R&D success makes it unsuitable for value-oriented strategies. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and prioritizes capital preservation for clinical development. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The inherent volatility of clinical-stage biotech makes this inappropriate for low-risk, capital-preservation portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | As a small-cap clinical-stage stock, share prices are highly sensitive to news and sector trends. |
| Valuation risk | High | Valuation is based on speculative future clinical success rather than current cash flows. |
| Competition risk | Medium / high | The gene therapy space is crowded with larger, better-funded competitors. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company is in an early, unproven stage with no commercial products. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | The company is a cash-burner with no intention of paying dividends. |
| Execution risk | High | Success depends entirely on difficult and unpredictable clinical trial outcomes. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -38.64% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/09/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
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Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 332.84M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 23.29 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 23.29 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 198.1K shares | Beta 0.24 | 52 Weeks Range 7.88 - 14.39 | Updated Date 11/08/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 7.88 - 14.39 | Updated Date 11/08/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.98 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Therapeutic R&D | Focus on developing and licensing intellectual property for ddRNAi therapies. | The company is not currently profitable and relies on investors funding its research until it can prove its treatments work. |
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 - | Enterprise Value 153.63M | Price to Sales(TTM) 2770.13 |
Enterprise Value 153.63M | Price to Sales(TTM) 2770.13 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 10457.68 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 850.87 | Shares Outstanding 34.89M | Shares Floating 19.28M |
Shares Outstanding 34.89M | Shares Floating 19.28M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.24 | Percent Institutions 95.79 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
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)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
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)
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)
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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