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Genprex Inc(GNPX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.81
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GNPX

10/23/2026: GNPX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Genprex Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing gene therapies for cancer and diabetes using its proprietary Oncoprex delivery system. The company's primary investment story centers on the potential of its lead candidate, Reqorsa, to improve outcomes in difficult-to-treat cancers. However, Genprex is currently pre-revenue and faces significant risks, including clinical trial uncertainty, high execution hurdles, and the need for frequent dilutive capital raises. It is a highly speculative, high-volatility stock primarily suited for aggressive investors with a high risk tolerance. Potential investors should monitor clinical trial progress and the company's cash runway as key indicators of long-term viability.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company is early-stage with no revenue, representing high-risk speculative growth rather than established growth.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum may be present during clinical trial updates, but requires a positive technical signal.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks the earnings or cash flow history required for value-based investment strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitGenprex does not pay dividends and is not suitable for income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high volatility and clinical risk profile make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighBiotech stocks are highly sensitive to clinical news and funding developments.
Valuation riskHighValuation is speculative and heavily dependent on future trial success.
Competition risk (Large pharma)HighWell-funded competitors have superior resources to develop and market competing therapies.
Business qualityMediumThe company holds promising intellectual property, but lacks a proven commercial franchise.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not generate the cash flow required for dividends.
Execution riskHighThe complexity of gene therapy development introduces significant risk of trial failure.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

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 0%
Avg. Invested days 0
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GNPX receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GNPX has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+23.1%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%), soft profitability (net margin 0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GNPX's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 0.0% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is GNPX's strongest growth driver at +23.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+10.7%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (+0.0%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 1.7% (soft) and 99.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.21%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.43%
HRT FINANCIAL LLC 0.40%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.33%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 0.20%
Mayflower Financial Advisors, LLC 0.11%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GNPX generates approximately $0 of gross profit, $-0 of operating income, and $-0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GNPX has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.48M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7.5
Volume (30-day avg) 254.3K shares
Beta -0.97
52 Weeks Range 1.79 - 217.60
Updated Date 10/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.79 - 217.60
Updated Date 10/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -9.35

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Gene Therapy DevelopmentResearch and clinical trial advancement of Reqorsa and diabetes candidates.The company currently burns cash to fund research and does not yet earn revenue from sales.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -12.36M
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value -12.36M
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.18
Shares Outstanding 819.71K
Shares Floating 818.72K
Shares Outstanding 819.71K
Shares Floating 818.72K
Percent Insiders 0.21
Percent Institutions 1.73

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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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