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Lyell Immunopharma Inc (LYEL)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: LYEL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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4 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $11

1 Year Target Price $11

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$11Target price
Low$7.65
Current$8.84
high$38.4

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -54.46%
Avg. Invested days 28
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 132.38M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 11
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 11
Volume (30-day avg) 4
Beta -0.27
52 Weeks Range 7.65 - 38.40
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 7.65 - 38.40
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -25

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Earnings Date

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Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -801085.7%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -24.41%
Return on Equity (TTM) -71.2%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -119941783
Price to Sales(TTM) 2036.68
Enterprise Value -119941783
Price to Sales(TTM) 2036.68
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1938.09
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.25
Shares Outstanding 14808100
Shares Floating 9573072
Shares Outstanding 14808100
Shares Floating 9573072
Percent Insiders 12.27
Percent Institutions 66.33

Analyst Ratings

Rating 2
Target Price 11
Buy -
Strong Buy -
Buy -
Strong Buy -
Hold 3
Sell 1
Strong Sell -
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Lyell Immunopharma Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. is a T cell reprogramming company dedicated to the pursuit of curative cell therapies for solid tumors. Founded in 2018, it is focused on addressing the complex challenges in immunotherapy, particularly in solid tumors.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • T-Cell Reprogramming: Lyell's core business is the research and development of T-cell reprogramming technologies to enhance the ability of T cells to eliminate solid tumors. This includes addressing T cell exhaustion and creating T cells that are more potent and durable.
  • Novel Cancer Therapies: The company is developing a pipeline of novel cancer therapies based on its reprogramming technologies, targeting various solid tumor types.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Lyell Immunopharma is led by a team of experienced scientists and executives in the fields of immunotherapy and oncology. The organizational structure is centered around research and development, with a focus on advancing its T-cell reprogramming platform.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • LYL-CEL: A T-cell therapy product candidate engineered to target solid tumors. Currently in clinical trials. Revenue is not yet being generated. Competitors include companies developing similar cell therapies such as CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP), and Adaptimmune Therapeutics (ADAP).
  • LYL-TRA: A second T-cell therapy in early-stage development targeting solid tumors. No current market share or revenue. Competitors include companies developing similar cell therapies such as CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP), and Adaptimmune Therapeutics (ADAP).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The immunotherapy market, particularly cell therapies for solid tumors, is a rapidly growing field with significant unmet medical need. There is considerable competition and innovation in this space.

Positioning

Lyell Immunopharma is positioned as a leader in T-cell reprogramming for solid tumors, with a proprietary technology platform and a pipeline of novel therapies. They aim to address the limitations of existing immunotherapies in treating solid tumors.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for cancer therapies is vast, estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Lyell is targeting a subset of this market focused on solid tumors treatable with cell therapies. The TAM depends on the clinical success and regulatory approval of their therapies, which are still in development. Early estimates place the addressable market for these therapies in the billions if successful.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proprietary T-cell reprogramming technology
  • Experienced leadership team
  • Focus on addressing a significant unmet medical need (solid tumors)
  • Strong scientific foundation
  • Pipeline of novel cancer therapies

Weaknesses

  • Early stage of development (clinical trials)
  • High R&D expenses
  • Dependence on clinical trial outcomes
  • No current revenue generation
  • Intense competition in the immunotherapy space

Opportunities

  • Potential for breakthrough therapies in solid tumors
  • Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Expansion of the T-cell reprogramming platform
  • Advancements in immunotherapy technologies
  • Positive clinical trial results

Threats

  • Clinical trial failures
  • Regulatory hurdles
  • Competition from other immunotherapy companies
  • Intellectual property challenges
  • Economic downturn affecting investment in biotech

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ADAP
  • CRSP
  • NK
  • CARA

Competitive Landscape

Lyell faces intense competition from other immunotherapy companies. Their success depends on the differentiation and efficacy of their T-cell reprogramming platform.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is primarily reflected in the expansion of their research and development programs and the progress of their clinical trials.

Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the success of their clinical trials and the potential for regulatory approval of their therapies. Analyst estimates vary widely depending on the perceived likelihood of success.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include advancing LYL-CEL and LYL-TRA through clinical trials and expanding their T-cell reprogramming platform.

Summary

Lyell Immunopharma is a clinical-stage biotech company with a focus on T-cell reprogramming for solid tumors. It has promising technology and pipeline but faces challenges due to high R&D costs, clinical trial risks, and intense competition. Positive clinical trial results and strategic partnerships are crucial for their success. Currently, they generate no revenue and rely on capital markets for funding.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Lyell Immunopharma Inc. Investor Relations
  • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Company press releases
  • Market analyst reports

Disclaimers:

The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a financial professional. Market share and TAM figures are estimates and subject to change.

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About Lyell Immunopharma Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters South San Francisco, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-06-17
President, CEO & Director Dr. Lynn Seely M.D., Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 300
Full time employees 300

Lyell Immunopharma, Inc., a clinical-stage cell therapy company, develops chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell product candidates for patients with hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. The company develops therapies using various approaches, such as c-Jun overexpression and NR4A3 gene knockout, to endow functional resistance to exhaustion; Epi-R to generate population of stem-like T cells with reduced exhaustion and improved proliferation and antitumor activity; CD62L positive enrichment to generate CAR T cells with enhanced antitumor activity; and Stim-R, a proprietary synthetic-cell mimetic. It is also developing IMPT-314, a dual-targeting CD19/CD20 CAR T-cell product candidate that is in Phase 1/2 clinical development for the treatment of patients with aggressive relapsed/refractory large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma; and solid tumors program which is in preclinical trial targeting solid tumor indications. Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.