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Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc (KPTI)

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$5.95
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Profit since last BUY-1.61%
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10/15/2025: KPTI (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 4 days. Simulated Profits (-1.61%). Updated daily EoD!

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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6 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $23.07

1 Year Target Price $23.07

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$23.07 Target price
52w Low $3.51
Current$5.95
52w High $16.95

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -49.39%
Avg. Invested days 28
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 48.73M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 23.07
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 23.07
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 0.34
52 Weeks Range 3.51 - 16.95
Updated Date 10/13/2025
52 Weeks Range 3.51 - 16.95
Updated Date 10/13/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -14.84

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Earnings Date

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Profitability

Profit Margin -90.02%
Operating Margin (TTM) -64.3%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -45.16%
Return on Equity (TTM) -891.05%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 193463338
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35
Enterprise Value 193463338
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.41
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.85
Shares Outstanding 8671278
Shares Floating 7933959
Shares Outstanding 8671278
Shares Floating 7933959
Percent Insiders 6.16
Percent Institutions 51.06

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Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc

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Company Overview

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Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. was founded in 2008. It is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering novel therapies for cancer and other diseases. The company is focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing first-in-class drugs directed against nuclear transport and related targets.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Oncology: Develops and commercializes therapies for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, with a focus on XPOVIO (selinexor).

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Dr. Richard Paulson is the President and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a typical biopharmaceutical organizational structure, with departments focused on research and development, clinical operations, commercial operations, and corporate functions.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • XPOVIO (selinexor): XPOVIO is an oral Selective Inhibitor of Nuclear Export (SINE) compound. It is approved for multiple myeloma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), and endometrial cancer. Revenue from XPOVIO was approximately $105 million in 2023. Competitors depend on the indication but include Bristol Myers Squibb (multiple myeloma), Novartis (DLBCL), and GSK (multiple myeloma).

Market Dynamics

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The oncology therapeutics market is large and competitive, with ongoing innovation and high demand for new therapies. Targeted therapies and immunotherapies are key trends.

Positioning

Karyopharm is positioned as a company focused on developing novel SINE compounds for cancer treatment. Its competitive advantage lies in its first-in-class technology and its approved drug, XPOVIO.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global oncology market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. Karyopharm is targeting specific segments within this market, with XPOVIO addressing unmet needs in multiple myeloma, DLBCL, and endometrial cancer. Karyopharm is positioned to capture a portion of the relevant TAM.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • First-in-class SINE technology
  • Approved product (XPOVIO) with multiple indications
  • Experienced management team
  • Strong intellectual property portfolio

Weaknesses

  • Sole reliance on XPOVIO for revenue
  • Financial losses and dependence on funding
  • Competition from established players
  • Concerns about side effects of XPOVIO

Opportunities

  • Expansion of XPOVIO to new indications
  • Development of next-generation SINE compounds
  • Partnerships and collaborations
  • Growing demand for targeted cancer therapies

Threats

  • Clinical trial failures
  • Regulatory setbacks
  • Competition from biosimilars or generics
  • Changes in reimbursement policies

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BMS
  • NVS
  • GSK
  • MRK
  • JNJ

Competitive Landscape

Karyopharm faces intense competition from established pharmaceutical companies with larger resources and broader product portfolios. Its competitive advantage lies in its novel SINE technology, but it needs to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of its drugs to gain market share.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Karyopharm has experienced revenue growth driven by XPOVIO sales. However, it has also faced challenges related to clinical trial results and regulatory approvals.

Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by further expansion of XPOVIO to new indications and the development of its pipeline. Analyst estimates vary depending on the success of clinical trials and regulatory approvals.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include pursuing additional indications for XPOVIO, advancing its pipeline of next-generation SINE compounds, and seeking partnerships to expand its reach.

Summary

Karyopharm is a high-risk, high-reward biopharmaceutical company with a novel technology. While XPOVIO sales are growing, the company is still losing money. Future success depends on expanding XPOVIO's indications and developing its pipeline, but regulatory and competitive challenges loom large.

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Data Sources:

  • Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. SEC Filings
  • Company Website
  • Analyst Reports
  • Market Research Reports

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About Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Newton, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 2013-11-06
President, CEO & Director Mr. Richard A. Paulson M.B.A.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 279
Full time employees 279

Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc., a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, and commercializes drugs directed against nuclear export for the treatment of cancer and other diseases in the United States. The company discovers, develops, and commercializes novel and small molecule Selective Inhibitor of Nuclear Export (SINE) compounds that inhibit the nuclear export protein exportin 1 (XPO1). Its lead compound, include XPOVIO in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma; in combination with dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma; and for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). It also developing Selinexor for treating hematological and solid tumor malignancies, including multiple myeloma, endometrial cancer, myelofibrosis, and DLBCL; and ELTANEXOR for treating Myelodysplastic Neoplasms, as well as verdinexor, KPT-9274, and IL-12 compounds. In addition, the company has license agreement with Menarini Group to develop and commercialize selinexor for human oncology indications; license agreement with Antengene Therapeutics Limited to develop and commercialize selinexor, eltanexor, and KPT-9274 for the treatment and/or prevention of human oncology indications, as well as verdinexor for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of human non-oncology indications; and distribution agreement for the commercialization of XPOVIO with FORUS Therapeutics Inc. Further, the company has a collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb company to evaluate novel cereblon E3 ligase modulator agent mezigdomide in combination with Selinexor in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.