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Clearpoint Neuro Inc(CLPT)

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09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CLPT

09/25/2026: CLPT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Clearpoint Neuro is a specialized medical technology company that provides an MRI-guided navigation platform for complex brain procedures. The company has a notable position in the emerging field of neuro-interventional drug delivery, which serves as its primary growth opportunity. Its main strengths include its unique technological platform and strategic partnerships with major biotech firms. However, it faces significant risks including competition from large-cap MedTech incumbents, reliance on third-party clinical trial success, and a history of operating losses. This stock is generally better suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to the long-term evolution of neuro-therapeutics.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company operates in the high-growth neuro-interventional and gene therapy space with a scalable platform.
Momentum investorMixed fitThis is a volatile small-cap that requires positive market signal to support momentum strategies.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is not currently focused on profitability or traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitNo dividend is paid, as all cash is reinvested into growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company's small-cap status and ongoing losses present significant risk to capital.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighAs a small-cap growth stock, share prices can experience sharp swings based on news flow.
Valuation riskMedium / highHigh expectations for future growth are already priced into the stock, leaving little margin for error.
Competition risk (MedTech giants)HighLarge incumbents like Medtronic have massive distribution power that can overwhelm niche players.
Business qualityMediumThe company has strong technological differentiation but is still scaling toward consistent profitability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe stock provides no income to investors.
Execution riskMedium / highFuture success depends on the company's ability to maintain partnerships and support complex clinical trials.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

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

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -17.43%
Avg. Invested days 27
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CLPT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid revenue growth (+17.8%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-35.0%), soft cash generation (FCF margin -66.1%), soft profitability (net margin -69.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CLPT's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 54.1%). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is CLPT's strongest growth driver at +17.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-35.0%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-165.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 52.5% and approximately 86.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 5.48% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 6.83%
Mak Capital One LLC 6.23%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.08%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.31%
State Street Corp 2.23%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CLPT generates approximately $614 of gross profit, $-654 of operating income, and $-661 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -0.22% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CLPT has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 445.67M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 23.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 23.5
Volume (30-day avg) 554.3K shares
Beta 1.27
52 Weeks Range 8.27 - 30.10
Updated Date 09/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 8.27 - 30.10
Updated Date 09/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.15

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Navigation and AccessClearPoint System hardware and software, disposables, and procedural kits.The foundational revenue stream from neurosurgeons using the system.
Biologics and Drug DeliveryClinical trial support, SmartFlow cannula sales, and collaborative research services.The long-term growth engine tied to new brain therapies.
GeographyPrimarily US-based revenues with emerging efforts in European markets.Success is currently concentrated in the US market.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 12.11
Enterprise Value 491.84M
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.54
Enterprise Value 491.84M
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.54
Enterprise Value to Revenue 11.63
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -7.07
Shares Outstanding 30.50M
Shares Floating 26.28M
Shares Outstanding 30.50M
Shares Floating 26.28M
Percent Insiders 5.48
Percent Institutions 52.47

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Financial Metrics

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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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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About Clearpoint Neuro Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Solana Beach, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2020-02-12
President, CEO & Director Mr. Joseph Michael Burnett
Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical Devices
Full time employees 160
Full time employees 160

ClearPoint Neuro, Inc., a commercial-stage medical device company, focuses on the development and commercialization of platforms for performing minimally invasive surgical procedures in the brain in the United States. The company offers ClearPoint systems, such as ClearPoint hardware, which includes head fixation frame, computer workstation, and in-room monitor; and ClearPoint disposables, which consist of SmartFrame trajectory device, a hand controller and related accessories, and its SmartFlow Neuro cannula. It also provides ClearPoint software, which guides the physician in surgical planning, device alignment, navigation to the target, and procedure monitoring; ClearPoint Prism Neuro laser therapy system to necrotize or coagulate soft tissue; and IRRAflow system, an active fluid exchange platform. In addition, the company offers consulting services to its pharmaceutical and other medical technology partners, such as benchtop testing, preclinical studies, clinical trial support, regulatory consultation, and translation from the preclinical to the clinical setting. It has licenses and collaboration agreements with Koninklijke Philips N.V., UCB Biopharma SRL, Clinical Laserthermia Systems AB, University of California, San Francisco, and NE Scientific, LLC. The company was formerly known as MRI Interventions, Inc. and changed its name to ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. in February 2020. ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Solana Beach, California.