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CG Oncology, Inc. Common stock(CGON)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$61.71
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CGON

10/23/2026: CGON (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

CG Oncology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing cretostimogene grenadenorepvec, a novel oncolytic immunotherapy designed for bladder-sparing treatment of bladder cancer. Its primary strength lies in its specialized approach to an area with significant unmet medical needs. The main investment story centers on the potential regulatory approval of its lead asset, which could disrupt existing treatment standards. However, the company faces substantial risks, including a lack of commercial revenue, dependency on a single product candidate, and intense competition from large-cap pharmaceutical firms. It best suits growth-oriented investors who are comfortable with the high binary risks inherent in clinical-stage biotech development.

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 investorStrong fitThe company is a pure-play clinical-stage biotech focused on high-growth potential in oncology.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMomentum may track clinical trial news and regulatory milestones.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of revenue and earnings makes traditional valuation metrics inapplicable.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company is in an intensive growth phase and does not pay dividends.
Low-risk investorWeak fitClinical-stage biotech investments carry high binary risk related to trial outcomes.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighBiotech stocks often experience extreme price swings based on clinical trial announcements.
Valuation riskHighValuation is speculative and dependent on long-term clinical success.
Competition risk (Immunotherapy competition)HighThe company competes with massive, well-funded pharmaceutical firms.
Business qualityMediumThe company has a singular focus, which limits diversification but allows for specialized expertise.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company is not currently profitable and does not distribute income.
Execution riskHighSuccess depends entirely on achieving positive clinical and regulatory results.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

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

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -53.1%
Avg. Invested days 26
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CGON receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CGON has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong revenue growth (+254.7%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-82.9%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -3279.2%), weak profitability (net margin -3985.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CGON's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 92.0%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is CGON's strongest growth driver at +254.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-82.9%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-67.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 113.5% and approximately 77.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.23%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

RTW INVESTMENTS, LLC 9.61%
T. Rowe Price Investment Management,Inc. 7.46%
Decheng Capital LLC 7.19%
BlackRock Inc 7.06%
Wellington Management Company LLP 6.01%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CGON generates approximately $-150 of gross profit, $-47,221 of operating income, and $-32,792 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CGON has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.47B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 91.08
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 91.08
Volume (30-day avg) 1.0M shares
Beta 0.28
52 Weeks Range 35.80 - 80.97
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 35.80 - 80.97
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.65

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Clinical DevelopmentR&D of oncolytic immunotherapy, currently pre-revenue.The company does not make money yet; it is investing capital to gain regulatory approval for its drug.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 5.55B
Price to Sales(TTM) 878.29
Enterprise Value 5.55B
Price to Sales(TTM) 878.29
Enterprise Value to Revenue 891.65
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 88.64M
Shares Floating 68.28M
Shares Outstanding 88.64M
Shares Floating 68.28M
Percent Insiders 0.23
Percent Institutions 113.47

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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