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Krystal Biotech Inc(KRYS)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KRYS
09/16/2026: KRYS (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Krystal Biotech is a commercial-stage biotechnology firm known for its proprietary STAR-D gene therapy platform, which uniquely enables redosable treatments for rare diseases. The company's primary strength is the successful FDA approval and launch of VYJUVEK, the first gene therapy for Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa. This provides a solid revenue foundation, though the company remains focused on R&D for future indications. Key risks include heavy product concentration, the high cost of gene therapy commercialization, and potential future competition. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate volatility and are interested in the long-term potential of genetic medicine, keeping a close eye on ongoing clinical trial developments.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company is in a high-growth phase following its first successful commercial product launch. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Investors should look for positive clinical data or regulatory signals to support upward price momentum. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The company is not currently valued on traditional P/E or cash-flow metrics, making it unsuitable for traditional value strategies. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and prioritizes capital reinvestment. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Biotechnology stocks are inherently volatile, and the company is still in the early commercial stage. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Biotech stocks often experience sharp price movements based on clinical trial results and regulatory updates. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | The stock trades based on future growth expectations, leaving it sensitive to growth-related market corrections. |
| Competition risk | Medium | Larger pharmaceutical companies may develop competing therapies for the same rare diseases. |
| Business quality | Medium | While the platform is innovative, the company is still proving long-term operational consistency. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no income stream for dividend-focused investors. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Success depends on the company's ability to maintain manufacturing quality and drive adoption of its new commercial therapy. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 13.53% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/16/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 10.16B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 43.39 | 1Y Target Price 385 |
Price to earnings Ratio 43.39 | 1Y Target Price 385 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 219.2K shares | Beta 0.54 | 52 Weeks Range 155.20 - 382.54 | Updated Date 09/16/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 155.20 - 382.54 | Updated Date 09/16/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 7.91 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| VYJUVEK Sales | Revenue generated from the commercial sale of VYJUVEK for DEB patients. | The company makes money primarily by selling its first approved drug to specialized hospitals and providers. |
Valuation
Trailing PE 43.39 | Forward PE 46.73 | Enterprise Value 9.23B | Price to Sales(TTM) 23.06 |
Enterprise Value 9.23B | Price to Sales(TTM) 23.06 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 20.94 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 45.12 | Shares Outstanding 29.60M | Shares Floating 23.62M |
Shares Outstanding 29.60M | Shares Floating 23.62M | ||
Percent Insiders 10.66 | Percent Institutions 102.45 |
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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)
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)
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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)
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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)
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.
About Krystal Biotech Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Pittsburgh, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-09-20 | Founder, Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Krish S. Krishnan M.B.A., M.S. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 295 | Website https://www.krystalbio.com |
Full time employees 295 | Website https://www.krystalbio.com | ||
Krystal Biotech, Inc., a commercial-stage biotechnology company, discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes genetic medicines to treat diseases with high unmet medical needs in the United States. The company commercializes VYJUVEK (beremagene geperpavec-svdt, or B-VEC) for the treatment of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). It also develops KB803 for ocular complications of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa; KB801 for neurotrophic keratitis; KB407, which is in Phase 1 clinical trials for treating cystic fibrosis; KB111 for Hailey-Hailey disease; KB707 for solid tumors; KB304 for dynamic wrinkles; KB707 that is in Phase 1/2 clinical trials for the treatment of anti-PD-1 relapsed/refractory; KB408, which is in Phase 1 clinical trials for treating Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency; and KB301 that is in Phase 2 clinical trials for treating aesthetic skin conditions, as well as in open label study with ophthalmic B-VEC for treating for ocular complications of deb. Krystal Biotech, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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