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Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc(FENC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$10.83
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FENC

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

Fennec Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biotechnology company that has successfully launched PEDMARK, a specialized treatment designed to reduce hearing loss in children receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. The company's primary strength lies in its regulatory exclusivity and clear niche within pediatric oncology supportive care. Its main growth story is centered on the ongoing commercial adoption of PEDMARK across U.S. hospital networks. Key risks include the company's reliance on a single product, competition from off-label therapies, and the challenges of execution for a small commercial team. Fennec may suit growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance, and shareholders should monitor revenue adoption trends and new market expansion updates.

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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 the adoption of a single flagship product in a niche oncology market.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive signals regarding product adoption rates and hospital formulary wins.
Value investorWeak fitThe valuation is primarily driven by future growth expectations rather than current earnings multiples.
Dividend investorWeak fitFennec is a growth-oriented biotech that does not currently provide dividend income.
Low-risk investorWeak fitSmall-cap biotech stocks carry significant inherent volatility and business-specific risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmall-cap biotechnology stocks often experience sharp price fluctuations based on commercial milestones.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuations are highly sensitive to projections of product adoption and revenue growth.
Competition risk (oncology therapeutics)MediumThe company must compete against established standards of care and future generic or pharmaceutical alternatives.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies heavily on the commercial success of one primary product.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not pay dividends and reinvests all capital.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessful market penetration in the pediatric oncology space requires significant sales and marketing execution.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

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

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 16.23%
Avg. Invested days 34
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
FENC receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FENC 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 (-2134.2%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -27.9%), negative revenue growth (-6.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FENC's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 80.7%). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
FENC's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -6.1% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-2134.2%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-146.2%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 56.2% and approximately 56.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 14.19% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Rosalind Advisors, Inc. 9.09%
AIGH Capital Management, LLC 7.09%
Solas Capital Management LLC 5.39%
BlackRock Inc 4.93%
Awm Investment Company Inc 3.31%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FENC generates approximately $916 of gross profit, $-142 of operating income, and $-279 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -1.10% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FENC has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 344.01M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 17.2
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 17.2
Volume (30-day avg) 134.1K shares
Beta 1.21
52 Weeks Range 5.65 - 13.25
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 5.65 - 13.25
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.12

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Oncology TherapeuticsRevenue generated from the sale of PEDMARK in the U.S. market.The company makes money by selling a specialized drug that prevents hearing loss in children undergoing chemotherapy.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-12
When Before Market
Estimate 0.09
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -5.49%
Operating Margin (TTM) 9.72%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -1.17%
Return on Equity (TTM) -18.58%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 11.17
Enterprise Value 295.91M
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.81
Enterprise Value 295.91M
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.81
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.01
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.27
Shares Outstanding 35.07M
Shares Floating 19.84M
Shares Outstanding 35.07M
Shares Floating 19.84M
Percent Insiders 14.19
Percent Institutions 56.24

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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