DRUG
DRUG 3-star rating from Upturn Advisory

Bright Minds Biosciences Inc (DRUG)

Bright Minds Biosciences Inc (DRUG) 3-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$65.53
Last Close (24-hour delay)
upturn advisory logo
PASS
  • BUY Advisory
  • SELL Advisory (Profit)
  • SELL Advisory (Loss)
  • Profit
  • Loss
  • Pass (Skip investing)
Upturn Stock price based on last close icon Stock price based on last close
*as per simulation
(see disclosures)
Time period over
  • ALL
  • 1Y
  • 1M
  • 1W

Upturn Advisory Summary

11/25/2025: DRUG (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 3 star rating for performance

Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

6 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $93.12

1 Year Target Price $93.12

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$93.12 Target price
52w Low $23.18
Current$65.53
52w High $70.23

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 3049.2%
Avg. Invested days 50
Today’s Advisory PASS
Upturn Star Rating upturn star rating icon
Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 4.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 5.0
Upturn Profits based on simulation icon Profits based on simulation
Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/25/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 428.65M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 93.12
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 93.12
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta -0.33
52 Weeks Range 23.18 - 70.23
Updated Date 11/25/2025
52 Weeks Range 23.18 - 70.23
Updated Date 11/25/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.97

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -18.31%
Return on Equity (TTM) -30.79%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 378356495
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 378356495
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.07
Shares Outstanding 7088639
Shares Floating 2995031
Shares Outstanding 7088639
Shares Floating 2995031
Percent Insiders 20.4
Percent Institutions 77.59

Icon representing Upturn AI-generated SWOT analysis summary Upturn AI SWOT

Bright Minds Biosciences Inc

Bright Minds Biosciences Inc(DRUG) company logo displayed in Upturn AI summary

Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Bright Minds Biosciences Inc. was founded to develop novel therapeutics for neuropsychiatric disorders, pain, and epilepsy. They focus on developing serotonin 5-HT2C receptor agonists.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Drug Discovery and Development: Bright Minds Biosciences focuses on discovering and developing novel small molecule therapeutics. They primarily target serotonin receptors for treating neuropsychiatric disorders, epilepsy, and pain.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team consists of experienced individuals in drug development and neuroscience. The organizational structure is typical of a biotech company, with research and development, clinical operations, and administrative functions.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • BMB-101: BMB-101 is Bright Minds' lead compound, a selective 5-HT2C receptor agonist being developed for Dravet Syndrome. There is no market share as this product is not yet on the market. Competitors developing similar products for Dravet Syndrome include Zogenix (acquired by UCB), and GW Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Jazz Pharmaceuticals).
  • BMB-202: BMB-202 is an investigational therapy being developed for treatment resistant depression (TRD). The product is in preclinical stage. Competitors developing similar products for TRD include Axsome Therapeutics and COMPASS Pathways.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The pharmaceutical industry is highly competitive and regulated. There is growing research and development in the neuropsychiatric disorders, pain, and epilepsy spaces.

Positioning

Bright Minds Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company with a focus on developing novel therapies. Their competitive advantage lies in the selectivity and potential efficacy of their 5-HT2C receptor agonists.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global market for epilepsy therapeutics is estimated to be over $10 billion. The TRD market is also significant. Bright Minds is positioned to capture a share of these markets if their drug candidates are approved.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Novel drug candidates targeting 5-HT2C receptor
  • Experienced management team
  • Strong intellectual property portfolio

Weaknesses

  • Early-stage clinical development
  • Limited financial resources
  • High risk of clinical trial failure

Opportunities

  • Potential to address unmet medical needs in neuropsychiatric disorders, pain, and epilepsy
  • Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Positive clinical trial results

Threats

  • Competition from other pharmaceutical companies
  • Regulatory hurdles
  • Unsuccessful clinical trials
  • Economic downturn affecting R&D funding

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • UCB (UCBJF)
  • Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ)
  • Axsome Therapeutics (AXSM)
  • COMPASS Pathways (CMPS)

Competitive Landscape

Bright Minds faces competition from established pharmaceutical companies. Their success hinges on demonstrating superior efficacy and safety of their drug candidates.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: The company's growth is primarily driven by advancements in its clinical programs.

Future Projections: Future growth depends on positive clinical trial outcomes and potential partnerships.

Recent Initiatives: Focus on advancing BMB-101 through clinical trials and developing additional drug candidates.

Summary

Bright Minds Biosciences is a development-stage biotech company focused on novel neuropsychiatric drugs. Its strength is its innovative approach targeting serotonin receptors, but it faces challenges in funding and clinical trial success. Positive clinical trial results could significantly improve the company's prospects. Key risks involve regulatory hurdles and competition from larger pharmaceutical companies. The company's progress will depend on successful execution of clinical trials and strategic partnerships.

Similar Stocks

Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Website
  • SEC Filings
  • Analyst Reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be made based on thorough research and consultation with a financial advisor.

Information icon for Upturn AI Summarization accuracy disclaimer AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.

Information icon for Upturn AI Summarization data freshness disclaimer Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.

Information icon warning about Upturn AI Fundamental Rating based on potentially old data Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.

Information icon warning about potential inaccuracies or hallucinations in Upturn AI-generated summaries AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.

About Bright Minds Biosciences Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-03-22
Co-Founder, CEO, President & Director Mr. Ian McDonald
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Bright Minds Biosciences Inc., a biotechnology company, develops therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with severe and life-altering diseases in the United States. Its portfolio of selective 5-HT receptor agonists includes 5-HT2C, 5-HT2A, and 5-HT2C/A for the treatment of epilepsy, pain, and neuropsychiatry; and BMB-101 which completes phase 1 trial for undisclosed seizure disorder. The company also develops BMB-201 and BMB-202 for the treatment of neuropsychiatry and neurology indications. Bright Minds Biosciences Inc. has collaboration with National Institutes of Health for the treatment of epilepsy; University of Texas Medical Branch to treat impulse control disorders, such as binge eating; and Medical College of Wisconsin. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, New York.