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Compass Pathways Plc(CMPS)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$11.9
10/20/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CMPS

10/20/2026: CMPS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Compass Pathways is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing psilocybin-based therapies for treatment-resistant mental health conditions. Its primary strength lies in its proprietary COMP360 formulation and a rigorous, standardized clinical development model that differentiates it from non-clinical alternatives. The company's main investment story rests on the potential for its therapies to address massive, unmet needs in the global depression market. However, the stock is highly speculative, with risks centered on clinical trial success, regulatory approval pathways, and the ongoing need for capital. It is best suited for growth investors with a high risk tolerance who are monitoring the progression of Phase 3 trials.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThis is a high-risk, high-reward bet on the future of psychiatry that suits growth-oriented capital willing to endure long development timelines.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is often erratic and tied to regulatory news cycles rather than sustained trends.
Value investorWeak fitThe company has no earnings or revenue-based valuation metrics, making it unsuitable for traditional value investing.
Dividend investorWeak fitThere is no dividend income as the company is entirely focused on R&D.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and the risk of clinical trial failure make this unsuitable for risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSpeculative nature leads to significant swings based on clinical trial results.
Valuation riskHighLack of commercial products makes standard fundamental valuation difficult.
Competition risk (Psychedelic therapy)Medium / highOther companies are racing to market with similar therapeutic targets.
Business qualityMediumStrong intellectual property but early stage of commercial development.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo cash flow for dividends.
Execution riskHighFailure to achieve regulatory approval would fundamentally impair the business.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -26.55%
Avg. Invested days 37
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CMPS has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-85.6%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CMPS's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 0.0% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
CMPS's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at +0.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-85.6%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-31.9%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 68.7% and approximately 77.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 7.62% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Deep Track Capital, LP 8.78%
RTW INVESTMENTS, LLC 7.73%
TANG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 3.61%
Two Sigma Investments LLC 3.23%
Marshall Wace Asset Management Ltd 3.13%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CMPS generates approximately $-0 of gross profit, $-0 of operating income, and $-0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.85%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CMPS has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.55B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 23.75
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 23.75
Volume (30-day avg) 3.0M shares
Beta 2.56
52 Weeks Range 4.88 - 15.87
Updated Date 10/20/2026
52 Weeks Range 4.88 - 15.87
Updated Date 10/20/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -3.76

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Clinical DevelopmentFuture revenue from the commercialization of COMP360-based therapies.The company currently has no sales and is burning cash to get its lead product approved.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 1.53B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 1.53B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -3.51
Shares Outstanding 138.48M
Shares Floating 106.97M
Shares Outstanding 138.48M
Shares Floating 106.97M
Percent Insiders 7.62
Percent Institutions 68.68

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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