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Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals Ltd(KNSA)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 101 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+62.91% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$96.33
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KNSA

11/13/2026: KNSA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biotechnology company that has successfully brought ARCALYST to market for niche inflammatory diseases. Its primary strength lies in its focused clinical expertise and established revenue stream from its lead commercial asset. The company's growth story centers on label expansion for ARCALYST and the potential validation of its clinical-stage pipeline. Key risks include heavy dependence on a single product, significant cash burn, and intense competition from large pharmaceutical players. Investors should monitor clinical trial progress and commercial execution, as the stock remains a high-volatility, growth-oriented investment suitable for those comfortable with biotechnology sector risks.

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 investorMixed fitThe company offers growth potential through pipeline maturation but carries high execution risk typical of small-cap biotechs.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMomentum investors may find interest during periods of clinical success or revenue acceleration.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is in an investment/growth phase and not currently valued on traditional cash-flow multiples.
Dividend investorWeak fitKiniksa does not pay a dividend and is unlikely to do so in the near term.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and binary clinical outcomes make this stock unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is sensitive to clinical trial outcomes and commercial adoption rates.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuations are highly speculative based on future pipeline success rather than current earnings.
Competition risk (immunology)MediumLarge pharmaceutical companies can outspend Kiniksa in clinical trials and commercial marketing.
Business qualityMediumThe company has one primary commercial asset, limiting portfolio diversification.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company is in a growth stage and does not offer income.
Execution riskHighFailure to successfully develop or expand the pipeline could materially impact long-term prospects.

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.56B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 72.39
1Y Target Price 109.43
Price to earnings Ratio 72.39
1Y Target Price 109.43
Volume (30-day avg) 821.9K shares
Beta 0.08
52 Weeks Range 37.02 - 99.31
Updated Date 11/12/2026
52 Weeks Range 37.02 - 99.31
Updated Date 11/12/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.33

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Healthcare

Bullish
Sentiment
Strong Bullish
Momentum
Momentum Steady
BUY participation
62.6%
Active BUY / eligible
72 / 115
30-Day BUY Count Change
+35
Market state
Strong Bullish

The number of qualifying BUY stocks has remained relatively stable.

Industry

Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic

BUY participation
66.7%
Active BUY / eligible
8 / 12
30-Day BUY Count Change
+3

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

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 18.09%
Avg. Invested days 45
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
KNSA receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
KNSA has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+236.6%) and strong revenue growth (+60.1%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 3.8%), soft profitability (net margin 8.7%), modest insider ownership of 3.46%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
KNSA's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 50.8%). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is KNSA's strongest growth driver at +236.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+60.1%, strong) is also strong, while free-cash-flow growth (+0.0%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 103.1% and approximately 83.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.46% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

FMR Inc 8.87%
Rubric Capital Management LP 5.09%
Baker Bros Advisors LP 3.61%
BlackRock Inc 3.49%
TANG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 2.88%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
KNSA generates approximately $546 of gross profit, $114 of operating income, and $38 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and solid capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 33.60%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
KNSA has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Soft valuation is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Commercial OperationsSale of ARCALYST for recurrent pericarditis and CAPS.Revenue is currently derived from a small number of approved therapeutic indications.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-27
When Before Market
Estimate 0.32
Actual 0.56

Profitability

Profit Margin 11.58%
Operating Margin (TTM) 13.79%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 9.62%
Return on Equity (TTM) 17.59%

Valuation

Trailing PE 72.39
Forward PE 60.24
Enterprise Value 6.96B
Price to Sales(TTM) 8
Enterprise Value 6.96B
Price to Sales(TTM) 8
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.36
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 52.61
Shares Outstanding 48.84M
Shares Floating 40.61M
Shares Outstanding 48.84M
Shares Floating 40.61M
Percent Insiders 3.46
Percent Institutions 103.12

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)

Information icon 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)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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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