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CG Oncology, Inc. Common stock (CGON)

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$26.18
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Profit since last BUY-7.1%
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06/11/2025: CGON (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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10 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $60.33

1 Year Target Price $60.33

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$60.33Target price
Low$14.8
Current$26.18
high$40.47

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -38.6%
Avg. Invested days 19
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.98B 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 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 14.80 - 40.47
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.5

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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 1290648742
Price to Sales(TTM) 2987.99
Enterprise Value 1290648742
Price to Sales(TTM) 2987.99
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1949.62
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 76225296
Shares Floating 61126599
Shares Outstanding 76225296
Shares Floating 61126599
Percent Insiders 1.17
Percent Institutions 105.34

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4
Target Price 60.33
Buy 4
Strong Buy 5
Buy 4
Strong Buy 5
Hold 1
Sell -
Strong Sell -
Strong Sell -

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CG Oncology, Inc. Common stock

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Company Overview

overview logo 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.

business area logo 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 logo 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

overview logo 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 logo 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

competitor logo 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.

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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
Full time employees 113

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.