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Celldex Therapeutics Inc (CLDX)


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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/17/2025: CLDX (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $53.85
1 Year Target Price $53.85
10 | Strong Buy |
2 | Buy |
2 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -48.78% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.78B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 53.85 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 53.85 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 14 | Beta 1.33 | 52 Weeks Range 14.40 - 29.38 | Updated Date 10/18/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 14.40 - 29.38 | Updated Date 10/18/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -3.01 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -8747.53% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -19.08% | Return on Equity (TTM) -27.18% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1089303162 | Price to Sales(TTM) 307.72 |
Enterprise Value 1089303162 | Price to Sales(TTM) 307.72 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 188.14 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -17.34 | Shares Outstanding 66406544 | Shares Floating 53206915 |
Shares Outstanding 66406544 | Shares Floating 53206915 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.19 | Percent Institutions 111.25 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Celldex Therapeutics Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Celldex Therapeutics Inc. was founded in 1991. It is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative immunotherapies for cancer and other diseases. Over time, Celldex has evolved from a drug delivery company to a leader in antibody-based therapeutics.
Core Business Areas
- Immunotherapy Development: Celldex focuses on developing antibody-based therapies that harness the body's immune system to fight cancer. These therapies target specific molecules on cancer cells to stimulate an immune response.
- Proprietary Technology Platform: The company has a proprietary technology platform for identifying and developing novel antibodies and other immunotherapeutic agents.
Leadership and Structure
Anthony Marucci is the Co-founder, President and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a typical structure of a publicly traded biopharmaceutical firm, with a board of directors and various departments (research, development, clinical, commercial, etc.).
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Varlilumab (anti-CD27 antibody): An investigational immunotherapy targeting the CD27 receptor to activate immune cells. It is currently in clinical trials for various cancers. Market share data is not applicable as it is not yet approved for sale. Competitors include companies developing similar immuno-oncology therapies (e.g., Merck (MRK) with Keytruda, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) with Opdivo).
- CDX-0159 (anti-KIT antibody): An investigational immunotherapy targeting KIT, being developed for chronic urticaria. Market share data is not applicable as it is not yet approved for sale. Competitors in chronic urticaria include Novartis (NVS) and Genentech (Roche) with Xolair.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The biopharmaceutical industry is highly competitive and rapidly evolving, with significant investments in research and development. Immunotherapy is a major area of focus, with many companies developing new therapies to treat cancer and other diseases.
Positioning
Celldex is a smaller player in the immunotherapy market, focusing on novel antibody-based therapies. Its competitive advantage lies in its proprietary technology platform and its focus on specific targets that are not yet widely addressed by other companies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for cancer immunotherapy is estimated to be over $100 billion. Celldex is positioned to capture a portion of this market with its novel therapies, especially if varlilumab or CDX-0159 are approved. For chronic urticaria, market size for treatments are roughly 2 to 4 billion USD annually. Again, Celldex is positioned to capture a portion of this market
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary technology platform
- Focus on novel antibody-based therapies
- Experienced management team
- Strong pipeline of clinical-stage product candidates
Weaknesses
- Reliance on clinical trial outcomes
- Limited financial resources compared to larger pharmaceutical companies
- Lack of approved products
- High research and development costs
Opportunities
- Positive clinical trial results
- Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
- Expansion into new therapeutic areas
- FDA approval of product candidates
Threats
- Clinical trial failures
- Competition from larger pharmaceutical companies
- Regulatory hurdles
- Patent challenges
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MRK
- BMY
- NVS
- ROSY
Competitive Landscape
Celldex faces intense competition from larger pharmaceutical companies with more resources. However, its focus on novel targets and its proprietary technology platform give it a competitive edge in certain areas.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: The company's growth has been primarily driven by clinical trial progress and partnerships.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the success of its clinical trials and regulatory approvals. Analyst estimates vary depending on the perceived probability of success for their pipeline.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include advancing clinical trials for varlilumab and CDX-0159 and exploring new therapeutic targets.
Summary
Celldex Therapeutics is a development-stage company focused on novel immunotherapy. It shows promise through its proprietary tech and focused pipeline, particularly varlilumab and CDX-0159. However, it faces financial constraints and relies heavily on positive clinical trial outcomes. It needs to be nimble to compete with larger pharmaceutical companies. Any negative clinical trial results will put the company in a very weak position.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- SEC filings
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual risk tolerance and thorough due diligence. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Celldex Therapeutics Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Hampton, NJ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2008-03-10 | Founder, President, CEO & Director Mr. Anthony S. Marucci M.B.A. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 186 | Website https://www.celldex.com |
Full time employees 186 | Website https://www.celldex.com |
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in developing therapeutic antibodies for patients with severe inflammatory, allergic, autoimmune, and other diseases. The company's drug candidates include monoclonal and bispecific antibodies designed to address mast cell mediated diseases for which available treatments are inadequate. Its clinical development programs are Barzolvolimab (CDX-0159), a monoclonal antibody that specifically binds the KIT receptor and potently inhibits its activity for treating chronic urticarias, prurigo nodularis, eosinophilic esophagitis, and atopic dermatitis; and CDX-622, a bispecific candidate for inflammatory diseases, which targets two complementary pathways that drive chronic inflammation, potently neutralizing the alarmin thymic stromal lymphopoietin and depleting mast cells through stem cell factor starvation. The company is headquartered in Hampton, New Jersey.

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