Opus Genetics, Inc.(IRD)

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3-STAR RATING
PASS
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$4.18
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for IRD

11/06/2026: IRD (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Opus Genetics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing gene therapies for rare inherited retinal diseases. Its core strength lies in a specialized, AAV-based therapeutic pipeline and strong backing from industry-focused venture partners. The primary investment story centers on the potential for its clinical programs, such as OPGx-LCA5, to receive regulatory approval and restore vision for underserved patient populations. Key risks include the high execution uncertainty inherent in clinical trials, significant competitive pressures, and the need for future capital to sustain R&D. The stock is most suitable for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are monitoring clinical milestones and regulatory progress.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company offers high-risk, high-reward exposure to breakthrough gene therapy technology.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly conditional on positive clinical data releases or FDA-related news signals.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks stable earnings or cash flow to support traditional value-based valuation models.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and focuses entirely on research and development reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitBiotechnology clinical-stage stocks exhibit high price volatility and substantial business risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighClinical-stage biotech stocks are highly sensitive to trial results and news cycles.
Valuation riskHighValuations are speculative and depend heavily on future, uncertain clinical outcomes.
Competition risk (Gene therapy competition)Medium / highMany well-funded firms are competing for similar genetic therapy targets.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies on specialized R&D talent and proprietary, yet unproven, therapeutic platforms.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income component to the stock; it is a purely capital-appreciation-focused investment.
Execution riskHighThe ability to successfully navigate complex clinical trials and FDA regulatory pathways is paramount.

Price Behavior

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Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

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 131.37%
Avg. Invested days 36
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
IRD receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
IRD has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+13.8%) and solid revenue growth (+29.1%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -248.3%), weak profitability (net margin -349.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
IRD's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 84.1%). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is IRD's strongest growth driver at +29.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+13.8%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-37.8%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 70.2% and approximately 78.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 12.12% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Nantahala Capital Management, LLC 7.36%
Caligan Partners LP 7.30%
Adage Capital Partners Gp LLC 7.25%
BIOS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP 4.43%
BlackRock Inc 3.75%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
IRD generates approximately $1,000 of gross profit, $-2,719 of operating income, and $-2,483 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
IRD has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 347.76M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 13.47
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 13.47
Volume (30-day avg) 1.5M shares
Beta 0.81
52 Weeks Range 1.70 - 7.07
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.70 - 7.07
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.27

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Ophthalmic Gene TherapyDevelopment and future commercialization of AAV-based therapies like OPGx-LCA5 and OPGx-BEST1.Revenue is currently minimal; the company is a bet on the success of its experimental clinical pipeline.

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 12
Enterprise Value 294.73M
Price to Sales(TTM) 35.28
Enterprise Value 294.73M
Price to Sales(TTM) 35.28
Enterprise Value to Revenue 29.9
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.55
Shares Outstanding 83.20M
Shares Floating 65.12M
Shares Outstanding 83.20M
Shares Floating 65.12M
Percent Insiders 12.12
Percent Institutions 70.16

Financial Metrics

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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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