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Compugen(CGEN)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.94
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CGEN

10/23/2026: CGEN (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Compugen is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that utilizes proprietary computational platforms to discover novel cancer immunotherapy targets. Its business strength lies in a unique, discovery-led pipeline, including lead candidates like COM701 and COM902, which have attracted interest from major pharmaceutical partners. The investment story centers on the potential of these novel pathways to treat solid tumors and eventually yield lucrative licensing deals or acquisitions. Primary risks include the binary nature of clinical trials, substantial cash burn, and intense competition from much larger pharmaceutical firms. The stock is best suited for risk-tolerant investors focused on biotech innovation, who should closely monitor upcoming clinical data readouts and partnership developments.

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 fitCompugen offers high-risk, high-reward exposure to oncology innovation but lacks the predictable revenue growth required for traditional growth investors.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often reacts sharply to clinical trial catalysts and partnership news, making it suitable for momentum strategies during positive news cycles.
Value investorWeak fitThe absence of earnings and heavy reliance on R&D spending makes traditional valuation metrics like P/E inapplicable.
Dividend investorWeak fitAs a non-profitable biotech, the company does not pay dividends and reinvests all capital into clinical programs.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe inherent volatility of clinical-stage biotech stocks is unsuitable for low-risk or capital-preservation objectives.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe share price is extremely sensitive to clinical trial data readouts and biotech sector sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuations are based on long-term clinical potential rather than current financial performance, leading to significant potential for downward adjustment.
Competition risk (Major Pharma)HighWell-capitalized pharmaceutical giants dominate the oncology market and can outspend smaller firms on trial speed and scale.
Business qualityMediumThe company possesses a unique discovery platform, but its business model depends on successful external validation of its drugs.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome-focused investors should not expect cash returns.
Execution riskHighSuccessful clinical development requires navigating complex, time-consuming, and expensive regulatory and scientific hurdles.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

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

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 112.05%
Avg. Invested days 33
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CGEN receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CGEN has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+348.4%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 43.1%) are partially offset by very low insider ownership of 0.39%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CGEN's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 87.3% and operating margin of 43.1%. Cash strength is solid (4 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is CGEN's strongest growth driver at +348.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+161.1%, strong) is also strong, while free-cash-flow growth (-36.7%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 15.2% (soft) and 99.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.39%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CGEN generates approximately $873 of gross profit, $431 of operating income, and $431 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: 0.15%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CGEN has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 185.66M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 5.6
1Y Target Price 4.6
Price to earnings Ratio 5.6
1Y Target Price 4.6
Volume (30-day avg) 206.1K shares
Beta 2.79
52 Weeks Range 1.43 - 3.23
Updated Date 10/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.43 - 3.23
Updated Date 10/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.35

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
License and Collaboration AgreementsMilestone payments and royalties from partner pharmaceutical companies for rights to drug targets or candidates.Revenue is unpredictable and occurs in chunks based on hitting research and development milestones.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 5.6
Forward PE 12.36
Enterprise Value 110.33M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.51
Enterprise Value 110.33M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.51
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.49
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.6
Shares Outstanding 94.72M
Shares Floating 94.51M
Shares Outstanding 94.72M
Shares Floating 94.51M
Percent Insiders 0.39
Percent Institutions 15.17

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)

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