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GeoVax Labs Inc (GOVXW)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: GOVXW (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $0
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -21.43% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size ETF | Market Capitalization 0 USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 3.44 | 52 Weeks Range 0.01 - 0.65 | Updated Date 06/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.01 - 0.65 | Updated Date 06/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) - |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -330.18% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -915.19% | Return on Equity (TTM) -78814.56% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 13761977 |
Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 13761977 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions - |
Analyst Ratings
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Upturn AI SWOT
GeoVax Labs Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
GeoVax Labs, Inc. was founded in 2001. It is a biotechnology company focused on developing human vaccines. Initially focused on HIV vaccines, it has expanded to include vaccines for other infectious diseases and cancer. It has achieved milestones in preclinical and clinical trials for its modified vaccinia Ankara-virus like particle (MVA-VLP) platform.
Core Business Areas
- Vaccine Development: Developing and testing preventative and therapeutic vaccines against infectious diseases, including HIV, hemorrhagic fever viruses (e.g., Marburg, Ebola, Lassa fever), and cancer vaccines.
- MVA-VLP Platform: Utilizing its proprietary Modified Vaccinia Ankara-Virus Like Particle (MVA-VLP) vaccine platform. This platform drives immune response by producing non-infectious virus-like particles in the person vaccinated
Leadership and Structure
David Dodd is currently the Chairman of the Board. Mark Reynolds is the Chief Financial Officer. The company has a structured scientific advisory board.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- GEO-HM02 (Marburg Virus Vaccine): A vaccine candidate against Marburg virus disease. Currently in preclinical development. Market share is N/A (pre-revenue). Competitors include other biotech companies developing vaccines against filoviruses such as Emergent BioSolutions.
- GEO-CM02 (COVID-19 Vaccine): A COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Currently in clinical development. Market share is N/A (pre-revenue). Competitors include established COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers like Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna and Novavax.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The vaccine industry is a large and growing market driven by global health concerns and technological advancements. Increased funding and public awareness are driving innovation and expansion in vaccine development.
Positioning
GeoVax is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on vaccine development, with a proprietary MVA-VLP platform. It seeks to partner with other companies and secure government funding to advance its vaccine candidates.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global vaccine market is estimated to reach hundreds of billions of dollars by the end of the decade. GeoVax aims to capture a portion of this TAM by successfully commercializing its vaccine candidates, focusing on areas with unmet needs and government support.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary MVA-VLP vaccine platform
- Experienced management team
- Focus on unmet medical needs
- Strong intellectual property portfolio
Weaknesses
- Limited financial resources
- Dependence on partnerships and grants
- Clinical trial risks and regulatory hurdles
- No currently marketed products
Opportunities
- Government funding for vaccine development
- Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
- Expansion into new disease areas
- Growing demand for vaccines globally
Threats
- Competition from established vaccine manufacturers
- Clinical trial failures
- Regulatory delays
- Economic downturns impacting funding
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MRNA
- PFE
- BNTX
- NVAX
- VACC
Competitive Landscape
GeoVax competes with major pharmaceutical companies and specialized biotechnology firms. Its MVA-VLP platform provides a competitive advantage, but it faces resource constraints compared to larger competitors.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is primarily driven by progression of vaccine candidates through clinical trials. Stock value varies greatly and revenue generation is nearly non-existent until a vaccine is approved.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the successful development and commercialization of its vaccine candidates. Analyst projections are highly speculative due to clinical and regulatory uncertainty.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives involve advancing vaccine candidates to later-stage clinical trials and expanding partnerships to leverage their platform.
Summary
GeoVax is a clinical-stage biotech showing growth potential in vaccine development, and is primarily dependent on the success of its clinical trials, and funding to survive. Its strength is its MVA-VLP platform, but its weaknesses are its lack of revenue and competition from big pharma. Investors should watch for clinical trial outcomes and new partnerships.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Company Press Releases
- Third-party Financial Data Providers
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. The biotechnology industry is inherently risky, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Market share data is estimated and subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About GeoVax Labs Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Smyrna, GA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2020-09-25 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. David Alan Dodd | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 17 | Website https://www.geovax.com |
Full time employees 17 | Website https://www.geovax.com |
GeoVax Labs, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, develops human vaccines and immunotherapies against infectious diseases and solid tumor cancers using novel proprietary platforms in the United States. The company is developing various preventive vaccines against (COVID-19), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); Zika virus; malaria; and hemorrhagic fever viruses, such as Ebola, Sudan, Marburg, and Lassa, as well as therapeutic vaccines for HIV, chronic Hepatitis B infections, and solid tumor cancers. It also developing GEO-CM04S1, a vaccine candidate that is in Phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of preventive COVID-19; Gedeptin, a novel patented product/technology for the treatment of solid tumors, and Phase 1/2 clinical trial for the treatment of advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma; and GEO-CM02, a pan-coronavirus vaccine. In addition, the company offers GEO-MVA-MUC1, a vaccine candidate, which is in preclinical trial for the treatment of solid tumor cancers; GEO-ZM02, a vaccine candidate, which is in preclinical trial for the treatment of Zika; GEO-EMO1-Z, which is in preclinical trial for the treatment of Ebola Zaire; GEO-EMO1-S, which is in preclinical trial for the treatment of Ebola Sudan; GEO-MM01 treatment for marburg; and GEO-MVA for the treatment of Mpox and small pox. It has collaboration and partnership agreements with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Defense; and the Burnet Institute. GeoVax Labs, Inc. was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Smyrna, Georgia.
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