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Galecto Inc (GLTO)

Galecto Inc (GLTO) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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12/03/2025: GLTO (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

2 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $32

1 Year Target Price $32

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$32 Target price
52w Low $2.01
Current$22.14
52w High $33.6

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -83.84%
Avg. Invested days 33
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 30.80M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 32
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 32
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 1.54
52 Weeks Range 2.01 - 33.60
Updated Date 12/3/2025
52 Weeks Range 2.01 - 33.60
Updated Date 12/3/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -13.18

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-07
When -
Estimate -
Actual -2.3609

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -43.54%
Return on Equity (TTM) -109.49%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 22122023
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 22122023
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.46
Shares Outstanding 1592521
Shares Floating 1211028
Shares Outstanding 1592521
Shares Floating 1211028
Percent Insiders 3.57
Percent Institutions 13.38

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Galecto Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Galecto, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel treatments for fibrosis and cancer. Founded in 2011, it has progressed through various preclinical and clinical stages, focusing on galectin modulators.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Fibrosis Drug Development: Focuses on developing small molecule inhibitors of galectin-3 for the treatment of fibrotic diseases such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
  • Cancer Drug Development: Explores galectin modulators for oncology applications, aiming to enhance immune responses against cancer.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Dr. Hans Schambye is the CEO. The organizational structure consists of research and development, clinical operations, and corporate functions.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • GB0139 (Inhaled Galectin-3 Inhibitor): Developed for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Currently in clinical trials. Market share not yet applicable due to pre-commercial stage. Competitors include Boehringer Ingelheim (Ofev), Roche (Esbriet).
  • GB1211 (Oral Galectin-3 Inhibitor): Developing for NASH and other fibrotic diseases. Currently in clinical trials. Market share not yet applicable due to pre-commercial stage. Competitors are diverse and include companies developing various NASH treatments, such as Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (Resmetirom).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The biopharmaceutical industry is highly competitive, with significant investment in research and development. Fibrosis and oncology are areas of substantial unmet medical need and growing markets.

Positioning

Galecto is positioned as a developer of novel galectin-3 inhibitors, targeting the underlying mechanisms of fibrosis and cancer. Its competitive advantage lies in its specific galectin-3 modulation technology.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for IPF and NASH is substantial, estimated to be billions of dollars. Galecto is positioned to capture a portion of this market if its drugs are successfully developed and commercialized.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Novel galectin-3 inhibition technology
  • Experienced management team
  • Clinical-stage pipeline
  • Strong intellectual property position

Weaknesses

  • Limited financial resources
  • Dependence on clinical trial outcomes
  • Lack of commercialized products
  • High attrition rate in drug development

Opportunities

  • Potential partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Expansion of pipeline into other fibrotic diseases
  • Successful clinical trial results
  • Advancements in understanding of galectin-3 biology

Threats

  • Clinical trial failures
  • Competition from other companies
  • Regulatory hurdles
  • Economic downturn

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BI (N/A)
  • Roche (ROG.SW)
  • Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (MDGL)

Competitive Landscape

Galecto faces competition from large pharmaceutical companies with established products and significant resources. Galecto's advantage lies in its novel approach to targeting galectin-3.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is characterized by R&D investment, not revenue generation.

Future Projections: Future growth depends on the success of clinical trials and potential commercialization of its drugs. Analyst projections vary.

Recent Initiatives: Focusing on advancing GB0139 and GB1211 through clinical trials and securing partnerships.

Summary

Galecto Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering galectin-3 inhibition for fibrosis and cancer. While its technology is innovative and clinical trials are progressing, the company faces significant financial challenges and competition. Success hinges on positive clinical trial outcomes and strategic partnerships. The company should closely monitor cash burn and competition to enhance the value for its shareholders.

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About Galecto Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2020-10-29
Co-Founder, President, CEO & Director Dr. Hans T. Schambye M.D., Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 5
Full time employees 5

Galecto, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, develops molecule therapeutics for the treatment of fibrosis, cancer, inflammation, and other related diseases. The company develops GB3226, a preclinical small molecule dual inhibitor of ENL-YEATS and FLT3 and GB1211, an oral small molecule inhibitor of galectin-3 to treat multiple types of oncology and liver disease indications. Galecto, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.