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CorMedix Inc(CRMD)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$5.37
11/10/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CRMD

11/10/2026: CRMD (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

CorMedix Inc is a biotechnology company that recently transitioned to a commercial-stage firm following the FDA approval of its lead product, DefenCath. The company's primary strength lies in its innovative, non-antibiotic solution for preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections in dialysis patients. The core investment story centers on the successful adoption and scaling of DefenCath within the large dialysis market. However, primary risks include stiff competition from established medical device incumbents and the execution challenges inherent in a commercial launch. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate volatility, while future monitoring should focus on quarterly sales growth and market adoption metrics.

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 represents a high-growth opportunity linked to the commercial ramp of a recently approved, innovative product.
Momentum investorMixed fitThis is a conditional fit based on positive sales momentum and market adoption signals for DefenCath.
Value investorWeak fitThe current lack of profitability makes this a poor fit for traditional value-based investment strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitCorMedix does not pay a dividend and focuses capital on commercialization and R&D.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company's status as a small-cap biotech with a single-product focus entails high market and execution risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly sensitive to news, clinical updates, and commercialization progress.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuation is speculative as it relies on future projections of product adoption rather than established earnings.
Competition risk (Established MedTech companies)HighLarge incumbents like Baxter and BD can leverage existing relationships to hinder market penetration.
Business qualityMediumWhile the product is innovative, the company's business model is still proving its commercial viability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income for investors.
Execution riskMedium / highScaling the commercial launch is a significant hurdle that requires effective sales strategy and clinical integration.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

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

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -21.26%
Avg. Invested days 26
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CRMD receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, strong company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CRMD has strong overall fundamentals (5 stars), with strong financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+1009.4%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CRMD's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 88.5% and operating margin of 48.2%. Cash strength is solid (4 stars), which helps explain the 5-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is CRMD's strongest growth driver at +1009.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+617.0%, strong) and free-cash-flow growth (+440.6%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 57.5% and approximately 84.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 7.61% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.11%
Deep Track Capital, LP 8.05%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.02%
State Street Corp 2.97%
Royce & Associates, LP 2.79%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CRMD generates approximately $885 of gross profit, $482 of operating income, and $554 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -8.69% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CRMD has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 426.36M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 2.67
1Y Target Price 14.83
Price to earnings Ratio 2.67
1Y Target Price 14.83
Volume (30-day avg) 1.6M shares
Beta 1.48
52 Weeks Range 5.10 - 13.02
Updated Date 11/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 5.10 - 13.02
Updated Date 11/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.05

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Product RevenueRevenue generated from the sale of DefenCath to dialysis clinics and hospitals.The company makes money by selling its primary product, DefenCath, to healthcare providers.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 2.67
Forward PE 37.88
Enterprise Value 301.56M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.92
Enterprise Value 301.56M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.92
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.66
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.18
Shares Outstanding 77.94M
Shares Floating 65.89M
Shares Outstanding 77.94M
Shares Floating 65.89M
Percent Insiders 7.61
Percent Institutions 57.5

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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