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Ideaya Biosciences Inc(IDYA)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for IDYA
11/06/2026: IDYA (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Ideaya Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in synthetic lethality for precision oncology. Its primary strength lies in a proprietary drug discovery platform supported by major pharmaceutical partnerships, which help de-risk the company's research pipeline. The investment story centers on the successful progression of candidates like IDE397 and IDE161 into advanced clinical stages. Key risks include the inherent uncertainty of clinical data readouts, high cash burn, and competition from large, well-funded incumbents. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are willing to monitor binary clinical milestones closely.
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 style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | Ideaya offers high growth potential driven by a pipeline of innovative oncology assets. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Fit is conditional on positive clinical data readouts and positive technical price trends. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | As a clinical-stage company with no recurring earnings, it does not fit traditional value metrics. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and focuses entirely on R&D investment. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Biotechnology stocks are inherently high-risk due to clinical and regulatory uncertainties. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Clinical-stage biotech stocks often experience sharp price swings based on trial data. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Valuation is speculative and heavily dependent on future success of pipeline assets. |
| Competition risk (Oncology drug development) | High | The oncology field is crowded with large, well-funded competitors. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company has a strong scientific foundation but lacks established commercial products. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no income component for investors. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Success depends on executing complex clinical trials and meeting regulatory standards. |
Price Behavior

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

Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 107.78% | Avg. Invested days 87 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating ![]() | Upturn Advisory Performance | Stock Returns Performance |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.02B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 51.38 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 51.38 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 977.3K shares | Beta 0.08 | 52 Weeks Range 26.81 - 42.68 | Updated Date 11/08/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 26.81 - 42.68 | Updated Date 11/08/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -4.5 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Collaborations | Milestone payments and license fees from pharmaceutical partners like GSK and Amgen. | Revenue is not consistent but comes from large one-time payments tied to developmental successes. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 4.65 | Enterprise Value 2.21B | Price to Sales(TTM) 82.68 |
Enterprise Value 2.21B | Price to Sales(TTM) 82.68 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 60.53 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -7.8 | Shares Outstanding 96.69M | Shares Floating 90.84M |
Shares Outstanding 96.69M | Shares Floating 90.84M | ||
Percent Insiders 2.19 | Percent Institutions 107.24 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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