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CEL-SCI Corp (CVM)

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$9.87
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Profit since last BUY56.92%
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09/15/2025: CVM (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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1 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $180.01

1 Year Target Price $180.01

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$180.01 Target price
52w Low $1.98
Current$9.87
52w High $36.6

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 15.12%
Avg. Invested days 20
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 81.93M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 180.01
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 180.01
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 0.55
52 Weeks Range 1.98 - 36.60
Updated Date 09/14/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.98 - 36.60
Updated Date 09/14/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -9.13

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When -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -70.09%
Return on Equity (TTM) -328.04%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 78713165
Price to Sales(TTM) 11797.42
Enterprise Value 78713165
Price to Sales(TTM) 11797.42
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -3.71
Shares Outstanding 6882160
Shares Floating 6318920
Shares Outstanding 6882160
Shares Floating 6318920
Percent Insiders 8.18
Percent Institutions 6.17

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CEL-SCI Corp

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Company Overview

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CEL-SCI Corp was founded in 1983. It is a biotechnology company focused on researching and developing immunotherapy treatments for cancer and other diseases. Its primary focus has been on its investigational immunotherapy, Multikine.

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  • Oncology Immunotherapy: CEL-SCI is focused on the research and development of immunotherapy treatments for cancer. Their lead investigational product is Multikine (Leukocyte Interleukin, Injection), designed to boost the immune system to fight tumors.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

CEL-SCI's leadership team includes Geert Kersten (CEO), and other executives responsible for research, clinical trials, and finance. The company's structure is typical of a biotech firm, with departments dedicated to research and development, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Multikine (Leukocyte Interleukin, Injection): Multikine is CEL-SCI's lead investigational immunotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer. As an investigational drug, it has no current market share. Competitors include pharmaceutical companies developing other cancer treatments and immunotherapies. Competitors include Merck (KEYTRUDA), Bristol Myers Squibb (OPDIVO), and other companies with approved cancer treatments.

Market Dynamics

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The oncology immunotherapy market is growing rapidly, driven by advancements in understanding the immune system's role in fighting cancer. There is high demand for innovative treatments with fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy and radiation.

Positioning

CEL-SCI is a smaller biotech company attempting to compete with larger pharmaceutical companies in the oncology space. Their positioning depends heavily on the success of Multikine and its ability to demonstrate improved patient outcomes.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global cancer immunotherapy market is estimated to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. CEL-SCI's position relative to the TAM depends on regulatory approval and market acceptance of Multikine. Given that Multikine is not yet approved and faces competition, CEL-SCI's share of the TAM is speculative.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proprietary immunotherapy technology (Multikine)
  • Focus on head and neck cancer
  • Dedicated research and development team

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on a single product (Multikine)
  • Limited financial resources compared to larger competitors
  • Regulatory uncertainty
  • History of clinical trial setbacks

Opportunities

  • Potential for regulatory approval of Multikine
  • Expansion into other cancer types
  • Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Advancements in immunotherapy research

Threats

  • Competition from established pharmaceutical companies
  • Clinical trial failures
  • Regulatory hurdles
  • Patent expirations
  • Fundraising challenges

Competitors and Market Share

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  • MRK
  • BMY
  • PFE

Competitive Landscape

CEL-SCI faces significant competition from larger, more established pharmaceutical companies with greater resources and broader product portfolios. Its success hinges on differentiating Multikine and demonstrating superior clinical outcomes.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: CEL-SCI's growth has been primarily in research and development, with no commercial revenue to date.

Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the success of Multikine and potential regulatory approvals. Analyst projections vary widely based on assumptions about clinical trial outcomes and market adoption.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include efforts to complete clinical trials, secure regulatory approvals, and potentially partner with larger companies for commercialization.

Summary

CEL-SCI is a high-risk, high-reward biotechnology company. Its future hinges entirely on the success of Multikine in clinical trials and regulatory approval. While it has a promising technology, it faces significant competition and financial challenges and must be cautious about fundraising efforts.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • CEL-SCI Corp SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Financial news sources
  • Biotechnology industry reports
  • Analyst reports

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About CEL-SCI Corp

Exchange NYSE MKT
Headquaters Vienna, VA, United States
IPO Launch date 1987-01-01
CEO -
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

CEL-SCI Corporation, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, engages in the research and development to treat cancer and other diseases by using the immune system in the United States. The company's lead immunotherapy is Multikine, which has completed Phase III clinical trials for the potential treatment of certain head and neck cancers. It is also developing Ligand Epitope Antigen Presentation System (LEAPS) technology, a patented T-cell modulation process that stimulates the human immune system to fight bacterial, viral, parasitic infections, autoimmune conditions, allergies, transplantation rejections, and cancer, as well as to potentially treat rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, the company's LEAP product candidates include CEL-2000; CEL-4000; and CEL-5000 that are in preclinical trials for potential rheumatoid arthritis therapeutic treatments. CEL-SCI Corporation has a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabian Pharma Company for Multikine in the treatment of head and neck cancer. CEL-SCI Corporation was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia.