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MeiraGTx Holdings PLC(MGTX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$9.21
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MGTX

10/23/2026: MGTX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

MeiraGTx Holdings PLC is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing gene therapies for rare and inherited diseases. Its primary strength lies in a vertically integrated business model, combining proprietary manufacturing with an innovative 'on/off' switch technology called riboswitch. The main investment story centers on the potential of its pipeline to deliver curative treatments for conditions that currently lack options. However, as a pre-commercial firm, the company faces significant execution and financial risks, including the inherent uncertainty of clinical trials and the need for ongoing capital. This stock is best suited for risk-tolerant, long-term growth investors who monitor clinical trial developments and partnership milestones.

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 investorMixed fitThe company offers potential for high growth if clinical trials succeed, but the speculative nature of the pipeline involves significant risk.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMomentum investors may find opportunities around major clinical data release catalysts.
Value investorWeak fitThe company does not have consistent earnings or tangible cash flows required for a traditional value-based assessment.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and is in a growth-intensive, pre-profit stage.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe inherent volatility of clinical-stage biotech makes this stock unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighClinical trial results can lead to drastic, sudden changes in share price.
Valuation riskHighValuations for pre-revenue companies are highly subjective and sensitive to market sentiment.
Competition risk (Biotech)HighBetter-funded competitors may bring superior or faster alternatives to market.
Business qualityMediumThe company possesses strong technical expertise but lacks a proven commercial track record.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo capital return program exists for shareholders.
Execution riskHighSuccess depends on complex scientific processes and navigating difficult regulatory landscapes.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

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

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

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

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -24.72%
Avg. Invested days 35
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
MGTX receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
MGTX has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with soft financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+22.7%) and strong revenue growth (+144.6%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -61.7%), weak profitability (net margin -140.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MGTX's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 224.2% of revenue). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is MGTX's strongest growth driver at +144.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Earnings growth (+22.7%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+54.1%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 70.7% and approximately 56.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 16.27% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Sanofi 12.70%
Perceptive Advisors LLC 11.23%
Rubric Capital Management LP 9.47%
Johnson & Johnson 6.91%
BlackRock Inc 4.95%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MGTX generates approximately $940 of gross profit, $-1,302 of operating income, and $-617 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
MGTX has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 884.56M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.71
1Y Target Price 27.75
Price to earnings Ratio 10.71
1Y Target Price 27.75
Volume (30-day avg) 991.8K shares
Beta 1.35
52 Weeks Range 6.62 - 15.35
Updated Date 10/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 6.62 - 15.35
Updated Date 10/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.86

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Collaboration and LicensingMilestone payments and royalties from partnerships for proprietary gene therapy assets.Revenue is currently episodic and tied to achieving specific research and clinical progress.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 10.71
Forward PE 64.1
Enterprise Value 724.06M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.23
Enterprise Value 724.06M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.23
Enterprise Value to Revenue 19.1
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -3.29
Shares Outstanding 96.04M
Shares Floating 53.77M
Shares Outstanding 96.04M
Shares Floating 53.77M
Percent Insiders 16.27
Percent Institutions 70.72

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)

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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)

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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)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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