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CG Oncology, Inc. Common stock (CGON)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/17/2025: CGON (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $60.33
1 Year Target Price $60.33
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 4 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -33.25% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.99B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 60.33 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 60.33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 14.80 - 40.47 | Updated Date 07/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 14.80 - 40.47 | Updated Date 07/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.5 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -81161.54% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -12.85% | Return on Equity (TTM) -16.58% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1286837477 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3002.95 |
Enterprise Value 1286837477 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3002.95 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1943.86 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 76225296 | Shares Floating 61126599 |
Shares Outstanding 76225296 | Shares Floating 61126599 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.17 | Percent Institutions 105.34 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CG Oncology, Inc. Common stock
Company Overview
History and Background
CG Oncology, Inc. is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing oncolytic immunotherapies for patients with bladder cancer. Founded in 2010, it has advanced its lead candidate, cretostimogene grenadenorepvec (Cretosto), through clinical trials.
Core Business Areas
- Oncolytic Immunotherapy Development: Developing Cretosto for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC).
Leadership and Structure
Arthur Kuan serves as the CEO. The company has a board of directors and a management team overseeing clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercialization efforts.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Cretostimogene grenadenorepvec (Cretosto): An oncolytic immunotherapy being developed for NMIBC and MIBC. It is currently in late-stage clinical trials. Market share is currently 0, as the product is not yet approved for commercial use. Potential competitors include BCG therapy, Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for BCG-unresponsive NMIBC, and radical cystectomy.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oncology market is a large and growing market. Development of novel therapeutics and immunotherapies are in high demand. The bladder cancer treatment landscape includes surgical interventions, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapies.
Positioning
CG Oncology is focused on addressing unmet needs in bladder cancer treatment with Cretosto, which offers a novel mechanism of action as an oncolytic immunotherapy.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global bladder cancer market is expected to reach billions of dollars. CG Oncology is positioned to capture a significant portion of the NMIBC and MIBC market with successful development and commercialization of Cretosto.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Novel oncolytic immunotherapy approach
- Late-stage clinical development of Cretosto
- Experienced management team focused on bladder cancer
- Strong intellectual property position
Weaknesses
- Reliance on the success of Cretosto
- Lack of currently marketed products
- Potential regulatory hurdles
- Need for further funding to support clinical trials and commercialization
Opportunities
- Potential to address unmet needs in bladder cancer treatment
- Expansion of Cretosto to other cancer types
- Strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical companies
- Positive clinical trial results leading to regulatory approval
Threats
- Competition from existing and emerging bladder cancer therapies
- Clinical trial failures
- Regulatory delays or rejection
- Changes in reimbursement policies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MRK (Merck & Co.)
- BMY (Bristol-Myers Squibb)
- AZN (AstraZeneca)
- IVAC (Immatics)
Competitive Landscape
CG Oncology's advantage lies in its novel oncolytic immunotherapy approach. It faces competition from established pharmaceutical companies with approved therapies for bladder cancer.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is based on the advancement of Cretosto through clinical trials.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on successful clinical trial outcomes, regulatory approvals, and commercialization of Cretosto. Analyst estimates are available from financial institutions.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on advancing Phase 3 trials for Cretosto in NMIBC and exploring potential applications in MIBC.
Summary
CG Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a novel immunotherapy for bladder cancer. The company's success hinges on the positive clinical results and regulatory approval of its lead drug candidate, Cretosto. While it operates in a competitive landscape, its novel approach offers a potential advantage. The company needs to manage its finances prudently to fund ongoing clinical trials and prepare for potential commercialization.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be made based on individual circumstances and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise.
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About CG Oncology, Inc. Common stock
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Irvine, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2024-01-25 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Arthur Kuan | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 113 | Website https://cgoncology.com |
Full time employees 113 | Website https://cgoncology.com | ||
CG Oncology, Inc., a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes backbone bladder-sparing therapeutics for patients with bladder cancer. The company develops BOND-003, which is in phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of high-risk bacillus calmette guerin (BCG)-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) patients; CORE-001 that is in phase 2 clinical trial to treat cretostimogene in combination with pembrolizumab in high-risk BCG-unresponsive NMIBC patients; and CORE-002 for the treatment of cretostimogene in combination with the checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab in muscle invasive bladder cancer patients. It also develops PIVOT-006, a cretostimogene monotherapy that is in phase 3 clinical trial for intermediate-risk NMIBC following transurethral resection of the bladder tumor; and CORE-008, which is in phase 2 clinical trial for treating patients with high-risk NMIBC, including BCG-exposed and BCG-naïve NMIBC patients. The company was formerly known as Cold Genesys, Inc. and changed its name to CG Oncology, Inc. in June 2020. CG Oncology, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
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