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CytomX Therapeutics Inc(CTMX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 1 day
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-26.3%
LAST CLOSE
$2.69
09/15/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CTMX

09/15/2026: CTMX (3-star) is a SELL. SELL for 1 day. Simulated Profits (-26.30%). Updated daily EoD!

CytomX Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology firm dedicated to developing Probody therapeutics, which are engineered to activate specifically within tumors to minimize off-target toxicity. The company's strengths lie in its innovative, proprietary technology platform and its ability to secure major strategic partnerships with large pharmaceutical companies. While these partnerships provide critical non-dilutive capital, the primary growth story hinges on the success of its internal pipeline, particularly in bispecific antibodies. Key risks include significant clinical trial execution challenges, high cash burn, and intense competition from larger, well-funded biopharma firms. The stock is most suitable for long-term, risk-tolerant investors who should monitor clinical data readouts and partnership developments closely.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitInvestment depends heavily on the speculative success of clinical trials rather than proven revenue growth.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock can exhibit momentum during positive clinical data releases, but is subject to sharp declines on setbacks.
Value investorWeak fitTraditional value metrics are inapplicable due to the lack of earnings and commercial-stage revenue.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and reinvests all capital into R&D.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high volatility and clinical risk inherent in early-stage biotech are unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighClinical data readouts often lead to significant price swings.
Valuation riskHighValuation is highly subjective, based on the probability of future clinical success.
Competition risk (ADC and bispecific market)Medium / highMany large competitors are developing similar therapeutic modalities.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform technology is innovative, the lack of commercial revenue limits franchise quality.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo income is generated for shareholders.
Execution riskHighFailure to advance clinical programs could result in significant loss of value.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

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 111.22%
Avg. Invested days 34
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

CTMX 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

CTMX 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 (-154.5%), soft cash generation (FCF margin -99.5%), negative revenue growth (-44.8%).

Financial Health Rating

CTMX's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 64.2%). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

Free-cash-flow growth is CTMX's strongest growth driver at +12.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-44.8%, negative) and earnings growth (-154.5%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

Institutional ownership is 104.1% and approximately 82.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.57%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

FMR Inc 14.67%
Kynam Capital Management, LP 9.96%
Perceptive Advisors LLC 4.79%
Bank of America Corp 4.68%
VR Adviser, LLC 4.58%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

CTMX generates approximately $1,000 of gross profit, $-293 of operating income, and $-995 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: -1.39% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

CTMX 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 697.28M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12.25
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12.25
Volume (30-day avg) 3.1M shares
Beta 2.14
52 Weeks Range 1.93 - 8.21
Updated Date 09/15/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.93 - 8.21
Updated Date 09/15/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.57

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Collaboration and LicensingUpfront payments, research funding, and milestone payments from partnerships.The company relies on payments from larger pharmaceutical partners to fund its own drug research.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 14.2
Enterprise Value 392.31M
Price to Sales(TTM) 38.1
Enterprise Value 392.31M
Price to Sales(TTM) 38.1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 21.43
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 24.67
Shares Outstanding 217.90M
Shares Floating 179.76M
Shares Outstanding 217.90M
Shares Floating 179.76M
Percent Insiders 0.57
Percent Institutions 104.07

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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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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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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 CytomX Therapeutics Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters South San Francisco, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2015-10-08
Chairman & CEO Dr. Sean A. McCarthy DPHIL
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 69
Full time employees 69

CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. operates as an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on developing potent biologics designed to treat tumor microenvironment. The company utilizes conditional activation platform technology for oncology biologics research and development comprising the validation of targets for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), opening therapeutic window for novel T-cell engagers (TCEs) targeting solid tumors, and increasing the therapeutic index for immune modulators, such as cytokines; and PROBODY platform in preclinical research in areas outside of oncology. It also develops CX-904, a T-cell engaging bispecific antibody targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) on tumor cells and the CD3 receptor on T cells; CX-2051, a conditionally activated ADC for optimizing the therapeutic index for EpCAM-expressing epithelial cancers, including colorectal cancer; and CX-801, an interferon alpha-2b PROBODY cytokine. In addition, the company's development pipeline comprises CX-2029, a conditional activated ADC targeting CD71; and BMS-986288, a PROBODY version of non-fucosylated ipilimumab. It has strategic collaborations with Amgen, Astellas, Bristol Myers Squibb, Regeneron, and Moderna; and clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with Merck for the evaluation of CX-801 in combination with anti-PD-1 therapy, KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab). The company was founded in 2008 and is based in South San Francisco, California.