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LifeMD Inc(LFMD)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$2.63
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LFMD

10/09/2026: LFMD (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

LifeMD Inc is a telehealth company that operates a virtual care platform providing both primary care and specialized treatment programs, such as weight management and men's health. The company has shown strong revenue growth by leveraging a direct-to-consumer model and integrating its own telehealth technology and pharmacy services. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the continued adoption of clinical weight loss programs. However, it faces significant risks from intense competition, high customer acquisition costs, and potential regulatory shifts in remote prescribing. Investors should view this as a high-growth, high-volatility opportunity, monitoring its progress in improving unit economics and expanding its insurance-reimbursed care base.

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 investorStrong fitLifeMD is a high-growth telehealth company targeting significant market opportunities in weight management and virtual care.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock's performance is highly sensitive to sector-wide sentiment and growth signals; momentum strategies depend on positive catalysts.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is not currently focused on traditional value metrics like P/E ratios due to its ongoing investment phase.
Dividend investorWeak fitLifeMD does not pay a dividend and is focused on reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock exhibits high volatility typical of small-cap health-tech stocks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is subject to significant swings based on industry trends and company-specific growth news.
Valuation riskMedium / highMarket sentiment regarding growth stocks can lead to significant valuation fluctuations.
Competition risk (Direct telehealth competition)HighLifeMD faces aggressive competition from Hims & Hers and other platforms for customer acquisition.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform is robust, the company is still building long-term profitability and sustainable moats.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividends are expected in the near future.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully scaling clinical operations while managing customer acquisition costs is a primary operational challenge.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

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

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 19.48%
Avg. Invested days 30
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LFMD has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+62.4%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -0.6%), negative revenue growth (-8.7%), weak profitability (net margin -3.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LFMD's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 14.6%). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is LFMD's strongest growth driver at +62.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-8.7%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-120.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 47.7% and approximately 82.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 15.80% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 6.29%
Federated Hermes Inc 5.69%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.59%
State Street Corp 2.73%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 2.24%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LFMD generates approximately $798 of gross profit, $-40 of operating income, and $-6 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: 30.24%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LFMD has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 127.88M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.12
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.12
Volume (30-day avg) 798.4K shares
Beta 1.99
52 Weeks Range 2.56 - 6.53
Updated Date 10/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.56 - 6.53
Updated Date 10/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.51

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Telehealth and Wellness SubscriptionsSubscription revenue from RexMD, NavaMD, and weight management clinical programs.The company makes money when people subscribe to their virtual doctor services and receive recurring prescription medication shipments.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 12.85
Enterprise Value 128.13M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.67
Enterprise Value 128.13M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.67
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.67
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 36.71
Shares Outstanding 48.26M
Shares Floating 39.66M
Shares Outstanding 48.26M
Shares Floating 39.66M
Percent Insiders 15.8
Percent Institutions 47.73

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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)

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)

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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)

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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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