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Kiora Pharmaceuticals Inc (KPRX)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/22/2025: KPRX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -71.92% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/22/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 9.60M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 3.68 | 1Y Target Price 11 |
Price to earnings Ratio 3.68 | 1Y Target Price 11 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 9762 | Beta -0.53 | 52 Weeks Range 2.51 - 5.55 | Updated Date 04/25/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.51 - 5.55 | Updated Date 04/25/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.87 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 22.44% | Operating Margin (TTM) 34.84% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 13.9% | Return on Equity (TTM) 22.56% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 3.68 | Forward PE 2.41 | Enterprise Value -17132387 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.6 |
Enterprise Value -17132387 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.6 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 569.41 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.03 | Shares Outstanding 3000790 | Shares Floating 1762573 |
Shares Outstanding 3000790 | Shares Floating 1762573 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.33 | Percent Institutions 42.52 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.33 | Target Price 30.33 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy 2 | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Kiora Pharmaceuticals Inc. (formerly EyeGate Pharmaceuticals) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases. Founded as EyeGate Pharmaceuticals, it later rebranded as Kiora Pharmaceuticals to reflect its broader focus. The company has evolved through various clinical trials and strategic shifts in its pipeline.
Core Business Areas
- Retinal Diseases: Developing therapies for degenerative eye diseases, including inherited and age-related conditions, such as retinitis pigmentosa.
Leadership and Structure
The company's leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The organizational structure includes research and development, clinical operations, and business development departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- KIO-301: A light-sensitive small molecule designed to restore vision in patients with advanced retinitis pigmentosa. Itu2019s currently in clinical development. Competitors include companies developing gene therapies and other treatments for inherited retinal diseases, although KIO-301 utilizes a different mechanism of action by converting residual non-functional retinal cells into functional ones.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The ophthalmic pharmaceutical industry is driven by the increasing prevalence of eye diseases, aging populations, and technological advancements in treatment options. The market is competitive, with companies developing innovative therapies for a range of conditions.
Positioning
Kiora is positioning itself as a leader in developing novel therapies for underserved ophthalmic conditions, particularly focusing on retinitis pigmentosa. Its competitive advantage lies in its unique light-sensitive small molecule approach.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for retinitis pigmentosa and other retinal diseases is significant, estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Kiora is targeting a portion of this market with its KIO-301 program.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Novel therapeutic approach (KIO-301)
- Focus on underserved ophthalmic conditions
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Limited financial resources
- Dependence on clinical trial success
- Early-stage development pipeline
Opportunities
- Positive clinical trial results
- Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
- Expansion of pipeline to other ophthalmic indications
Threats
- Clinical trial failures
- Competition from other therapies
- Regulatory hurdles
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AGN
- LLY
- VRTX
Competitive Landscape
Kiora faces competition from larger pharmaceutical companies with established ophthalmic portfolios. Its advantage lies in its unique approach, but its limited resources are a disadvantage.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by clinical trial advancements and securing funding.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the successful development and commercialization of KIO-301.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include advancing KIO-301 through clinical trials and exploring potential partnerships.
Summary
Kiora Pharmaceuticals is a high-risk, high-reward biopharmaceutical company focusing on innovative treatments for retinal diseases. Its success hinges on the clinical trial outcomes of KIO-301 and its ability to secure funding. The company needs to navigate regulatory hurdles and competition from larger players while capitalizing on potential partnerships.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports (where available)
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
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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 Kiora Pharmaceuticals Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Encinitas, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-07-31 | President, CEO & Director Dr. Brian M. Strem Ph.D. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 12 | Website https://www.kiorapharma.com |
Full time employees 12 | Website https://www.kiorapharma.com | ||
Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases. Its lead product is KIO-301, a potential vision-restoring small molecule, which is in Phase 2 clinical trials indicated for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa, choroideremia, and Stargardt disease. The company is also developing KIO-104, a non-steroidal, immuno-modulatory, small-molecule inhibitor of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, currently under phase 1b/2a study for the treatment of posterior non-infectious uveitis, as well as under pre-clinical development for the treatment of proliferative vitreoretinopathy; and KIO-101, an eye drops for the treatment of ocular presentation of rheumatoid arthritis. It has collaboration agreement with Théa Open Innovation for the development KIO-301. The company operates in the United States, Austria, and Australia. The company was formerly known as Eyegate Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in November 2021. Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Encinitas, California.
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