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MacroGenics Inc(MGNX)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MGNX
09/14/2026: MGNX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
MacroGenics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery and development of engineered antibody therapeutics for cancer. Its primary strengths lie in its proprietary DART and TRIDENT platforms, which facilitate the development of complex, multispecific treatments. While the company has achieved initial commercial success with its product Margenza, it continues to operate at a loss while heavily investing in its R&D pipeline. Investors should monitor clinical data readouts and potential partnership developments as primary growth drivers. The stock is best suited for risk-tolerant investors interested in biotechnology innovation, as the firm faces significant regulatory, execution, and intense competitive risks inherent to the drug development industry.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers growth potential through its pipeline but remains a high-risk development-stage asset. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum is highly dependent on specific clinical news or partnership announcements rather than consistent trend-following. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | MacroGenics does not currently meet traditional value criteria due to ongoing net losses and lack of consistent profitability. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and focuses all capital on development. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Biotech stocks are characterized by high clinical and regulatory volatility, unsuitable for low-risk strategies. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Clinical results can lead to significant swings in share price. |
| Valuation risk | High | Valuations are often based on long-term project success probabilities rather than current cash flows. |
| Competition risk (Oncology/Biotech) | High | The company faces competition from firms with vastly superior resources. |
| Business quality | Medium | The platform technology is robust, but commercial execution remains at an early stage. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | No income is returned to shareholders via dividends. |
| Execution risk | High | Failure at any stage of the clinical pipeline can jeopardize the company's financial future. |
Price Behavior

Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 104.48% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 267.54M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 499.3K shares | Beta 1.23 | 52 Weeks Range 1.29 - 5.08 | Updated Date 09/14/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 1.29 - 5.08 | Updated Date 09/14/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.59 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Product Revenue | Sales of the commercial drug Margenza. | The company generates limited sales from its currently approved cancer treatment. |
| Licensing & Collaboration | Payments from research and development agreements with partners. | Much of the company's income is non-recurring and based on partnership milestones. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 60.98 | Enterprise Value 117.22M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.53 |
Enterprise Value 117.22M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.53 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.67 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.54 | Shares Outstanding 63.70M | Shares Floating 56.42M |
Shares Outstanding 63.70M | Shares Floating 56.42M | ||
Percent Insiders 3.48 | Percent Institutions 77.54 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 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)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
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)
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)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
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)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
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 MacroGenics Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Rockville, MD, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2013-10-10 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Eric Blasius Risser | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 293 | Website https://www.macrogenics.com |
Full time employees 293 | Website https://www.macrogenics.com | ||
MacroGenics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes antibody-based therapeutics for the treatment of cancer in the United States. The company's product pipeline includes lorigerlimab, a bispecific DART molecule that targets checkpoint inhibitors PD-1 and CTLA-4 for the treatment of mCRPC and docetaxel that is in phase 2 clinical trials, as well as for the treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer and clear cell gynecologic cancer which has completed phase 1 clinical trial; MGC026, an ADC that targets B7-H3 and delivers a novel topoisomerase I inhibitor (TOP1i)-based linker-payload; MGC028, an antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) that targets ADAM9 and delivers a novel TOP1i-based linker-payload for the treatment of solid tumors, which is in phase 1 clinical trials; MGC030, a ADC molecule that targets an undisclosed antigen expressed across several solid tumors, which is in preclinical trials. It is also developing T-cell engager programs. The company has collaborations with TerSera Therapeutics LLC; Incyte Corporation; and Gilead Sciences, Inc. MacroGenics, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

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