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Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd (GLMD)

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$1.84
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Profit since last BUY9.52%
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06/30/2025: GLMD (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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1 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $12

1 Year Target Price $12

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$12Target price
Low$1.15
Current$1.84
high$15.1

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -20.6%
Avg. Invested days 22
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.09M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 0.51
52 Weeks Range 1.15 - 15.10
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.15 - 15.10
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -6.6

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -23.12%
Return on Equity (TTM) -49.58%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -8494314
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value -8494314
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.32
Shares Outstanding 2258030
Shares Floating 2015115
Shares Outstanding 2258030
Shares Floating 2015115
Percent Insiders 2.9
Percent Institutions 2.55

Analyst Ratings

Rating 1
Target Price 12
Buy -
Strong Buy -
Buy -
Strong Buy -
Hold 1
Sell -
Strong Sell -
Strong Sell -

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Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for liver diseases. Founded in 2007, the company has primarily focused on developing Aramchol, a SCD1 modulator for the treatment of NASH and other liver-related conditions. Its history is largely defined by the clinical trials and regulatory pathways pursued for Aramchol.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Pharmaceutical Development: Focused on researching, developing, and potentially commercializing novel therapeutics for liver diseases, primarily NASH.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Details about the leadership team and organizational structure are available on the company's investor relations website. It's a relatively small company.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Aramchol: A SCD1 modulator being developed for Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). While it was Galmed's lead drug candidate, clinical trial results were not favorable, impacting its potential market share. Key competitors focused on NASH therapies include companies such as Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (MDGL), Viking Therapeutics (VKTX), and Akero Therapeutics (AKRO).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The pharmaceutical industry, especially the sector focusing on liver diseases like NASH, is highly competitive and rapidly evolving. NASH is a significant unmet medical need with a large patient population, attracting substantial investment and research efforts.

Positioning

Historically, Galmed positioned itself as a player in the NASH treatment space with Aramchol. However, due to clinical trial results, its positioning is currently weak relative to companies with more promising pipelines. The company has other therapies that are in the early phases.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The NASH market is projected to be billions of dollars. Given the uncertainty around Aramchol's future, Galmed's current positioning places it at a competitive disadvantage with respect to this TAM.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Focused therapeutic area (liver disease)
  • Established preclinical and clinical research capabilities.

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on a single drug candidate (Aramchol)
  • Limited financial resources compared to larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Uncertain clinical trial results

Opportunities

  • Potential partnerships or collaborations
  • Expansion into other liver disease indications
  • Advancement of other pipeline therapies

Threats

  • Clinical trial failures
  • Regulatory hurdles
  • Competition from larger pharmaceutical companies with greater resources
  • Patent expirations

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • MDGL
  • VKTX
  • AKRO

Competitive Landscape

Galmed faces significant disadvantages compared to competitors with more robust pipelines and financial resources. Their competitive advantage relies on successful development of their remaining assets.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been tied to the development of Aramchol.

Future Projections: Future projections are uncertain and depend on the results of any ongoing or future clinical trials and strategic decisions about the direction of the company.

Recent Initiatives: Any recent initiatives would likely focus on exploring next steps regarding Aramchol or other pipeline assets.

Summary

Galmed Pharmaceuticals is a high-risk, high-reward biopharmaceutical company focused on liver diseases. Its future hinges on the potential success of ongoing and future clinical trials. Recent trial results have significantly weakened the company and it needs to look at new strategies for growth. Competition in the NASH market is intense and Galmed must navigate regulatory hurdles and secure partnerships to thrive. Overall, the company faces challenges in terms of product development, market share and profitability.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC Filings
  • Company Website
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry News Sources

Disclaimers:

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About Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2014-03-13
Co-Founder, President, CEO & Chairman Mr. Allen Baharaff
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 3
Full time employees 3

Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of Aramchol for the treatment of liver diseases. It develops Aramchol, a first-in-class synthetic fatty acid-bile acid conjugate molecule for the treatment of non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis (NASH) in patients who are overweight or obese and have prediabetes or type II diabetes mellitus. The company also evaluates Aramchol through ARRIVE Study for HIV-associated lipodystrophy and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. In addition, it develops products for cardiometabolic indications. The company has a license agreement with Samil Pharma. Co., Ltd. for the commercialization of Aramchol in the Republic of Korea; and a collaboration agreement with Virginia Commonwealth University to investigate the effect of adding Aramchol to prevent drug resistance to standard-of-care oncology agents in the treatment of hepatoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and colorectal cancer. Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel.