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Lisata Therapeutics Inc. (LSTA)

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$2.9
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: LSTA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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3 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $16.67

1 Year Target Price $16.67

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$16.67Target price
Low$1.87
Current$2.9
high$4.2

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -29.85%
Avg. Invested days 25
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 24.07M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 16.67
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 16.67
Volume (30-day avg) 3
Beta 1
52 Weeks Range 1.87 - 4.20
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.87 - 4.20
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.3

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -2165.5%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -35.05%
Return on Equity (TTM) -56.92%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -1666029
Price to Sales(TTM) 24.07
Enterprise Value -1666029
Price to Sales(TTM) 24.07
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.82
Shares Outstanding 8598200
Shares Floating 7101945
Shares Outstanding 8598200
Shares Floating 7101945
Percent Insiders 20.18
Percent Institutions 9.11

Analyst Ratings

Rating 2
Target Price 16.67
Buy 2
Strong Buy 1
Buy 2
Strong Buy 1
Hold -
Sell -
Strong Sell -
Strong Sell -

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Lisata Therapeutics Inc.

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Lisata Therapeutics, Inc., formerly Caladrius Biosciences, Inc., is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company. It was renamed Lisata Therapeutics in 2022. The company focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of solid tumors.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Drug Development: Focuses on developing and commercializing drug candidates targeting solid tumors. Their primary focus is on their investigational drug, LSTA1.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team includes David J. Mazzo, PhD, as CEO. The organizational structure comprises research and development, clinical operations, and administrative functions.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • LSTA1: LSTA1 is Lisata Therapeutics' lead product candidate, designed to activate a novel uptake pathway for anti-cancer therapies in solid tumors. It is currently in clinical development. Market share data isn't applicable at this stage as the drug is not yet approved. Competitors would be other companies developing cancer therapies and targeted drug delivery systems.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The pharmaceutical industry, specifically the oncology segment, is characterized by high growth, intense competition, and significant investment in research and development.

Positioning

Lisata Therapeutics is positioning itself as a player in targeted drug delivery for solid tumors. Its competitive advantage lies in the novel uptake pathway activated by LSTA1.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for cancer therapeutics is substantial, estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Lisata's specific TAM depends on the success of LSTA1 and the specific cancer indications it targets. It currently occupies a small part of it but seeks to increase the part.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Novel targeted drug delivery technology
  • Experienced management team
  • Proprietary technology platform

Weaknesses

  • Single lead product candidate
  • Limited financial resources
  • High regulatory risk

Opportunities

  • Successful clinical trials
  • Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Expansion into new cancer indications

Threats

  • Clinical trial failures
  • Competition from established pharmaceutical companies
  • Regulatory hurdles

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • MRNA
  • LLY
  • NVO

Competitive Landscape

Lisata faces strong competition from established pharmaceutical companies. Its advantage lies in its targeted drug delivery technology, but it needs to demonstrate clinical efficacy to gain market share. It is a much smaller company and the market share is for context only.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is primarily driven by clinical trial progress and financing activities.

Future Projections: Future growth depends on the success of LSTA1 and potential partnerships. Analyst estimates are available from financial data providers.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include advancing LSTA1 through clinical trials and securing funding for research and development.

Summary

Lisata Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech company with a focus on targeted drug delivery for solid tumors, particularly through its lead candidate, LSTA1. Its success depends on positive clinical trial results and strategic partnerships, while it faces challenges in securing funding and competing with established pharmaceutical giants. The absence of dividend payouts and shareholder return programs reflects its developmental stage. Strong growth is contingent upon successful development and commercialization of LSTA1, and they must be mindful of the intense competitive landscape.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC filings
  • Company website
  • Financial news sources

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate.

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About Lisata Therapeutics Inc.

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Basking Ridge, NJ, United States
IPO Launch date 1999-03-01
President, CEO & Director Dr. David J. Mazzo B.A. (Hons), B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc., Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 26
Full time employees 26

Lisata Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of solid tumors and other diseases. Its investigational product is certepetide, which is in Phase 2 clinical studies for the treatment of solid tumors, such as metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, appendiceal cancer, and colon cancer and glioblastoma multiforme in combination with a range of anti-cancer regimens. The company was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.