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Champions Oncology Inc(CSBR)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$4.84
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CSBR

11/09/2026: CSBR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Champions Oncology is a specialized research services provider that assists pharmaceutical companies in accelerating cancer drug development through its proprietary tumor models. Its primary strength lies in its extensive, well-characterized PDX library, which provides a competitive edge in translational research. The company's main investment opportunity is the steady growth in oncology outsourcing as drug development becomes more complex. However, it faces significant risks from larger, well-capitalized contract research organizations and its own concentration in the oncology sector. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who are comfortable with the inherent volatility of the small-cap life sciences market and should monitor contract backlog and sector R&D spending.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers growth potential tied to biotech R&D, but is subject to the inherent cyclicality and risks of the drug development industry.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMomentum investors may find interest during periods of high contract wins or positive sector sentiment.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to growth prospects rather than traditional earnings multiples, making it a more complex fit for pure value strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a regular dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company's small-cap status and reliance on the biotech sector introduce volatility not suitable for low-risk strategies.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmall-cap biotech services companies often experience significant stock price swings based on sector sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumStock performance is highly sensitive to growth expectations and contract pipeline health.
Competition risk (CRO services)HighCompetition from larger, better-funded CROs poses a constant threat to market share.
Business qualityMediumThe company has strong technical expertise but limited scale compared to industry giants.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend is currently paid, providing no income component to the total return.
Execution riskMediumAbility to consistently secure high-value contracts and execute complex research studies is critical for performance.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -24.31%
Avg. Invested days 24
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CSBR receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CSBR has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-125.0%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -8.5%), moderate revenue growth (+4.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CSBR's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 49.9% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is CSBR's strongest growth driver at +4.4% FY2026 versus FY2025 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-125.0%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-172.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 48.6% and approximately 43.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 26.83% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Battery Management Corp 17.40%
NEA Management Company, LLC 12.31%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.17%
Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. 2.12%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 1.69%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CSBR generates approximately $480 of gross profit, $-19 of operating income, and $-85 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -26.48% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CSBR has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 66.67M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12
Volume (30-day avg) 9.2K shares
Beta 0.45
52 Weeks Range 4.59 - 8.31
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 4.59 - 8.31
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.07

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Translational Oncology ServicesFees from pharmaceutical and biotech companies for in vivo, in vitro, and ex vivo oncology research projects.The company makes money by being paid to test experimental cancer drugs for pharmaceutical companies using their specialized tumor models.
GeographyOperations primarily in the US with some international reach through partnerships and client relationships.Revenue is highly tied to the US biotech and pharma R&D market.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 22.88
Enterprise Value 72.98M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.1
Enterprise Value 72.98M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.2
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 181.54
Shares Outstanding 13.92M
Shares Floating 6.04M
Shares Outstanding 13.92M
Shares Floating 6.04M
Percent Insiders 26.83
Percent Institutions 48.6

Financial Metrics

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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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