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Metagenomi, Inc. Common Stock (MGX)

Metagenomi, Inc. Common Stock (MGX) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Profit since last BUY1.83%
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11/10/2025: MGX (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 3 days. Simulated Profits (1.83%). Updated daily EoD!

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

7 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $10

1 Year Target Price $10

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$10 Target price
52w Low $1.23
Current$2.15
52w High $4.92

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -11.53%
Avg. Invested days 29
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 3.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/10/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 81.07M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10
Volume (30-day avg) 7
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 1.23 - 4.92
Updated Date 11/10/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.23 - 4.92
Updated Date 11/10/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.33

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-12
When -
Estimate -0.8
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -257.99%
Operating Margin (TTM) -246.53%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -17.44%
Return on Equity (TTM) -37.45%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -68545492
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.4
Enterprise Value -68545492
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.4
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 37533136
Shares Floating 25276690
Shares Outstanding 37533136
Shares Floating 25276690
Percent Insiders 28.09
Percent Institutions 19.28

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Metagenomi, Inc. Common Stock

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Metagenomi, Inc. was founded in 2018 and focuses on developing next-generation gene editing tools using novel enzymes discovered from uncultivated environmental microbes. The company aims to address a wide range of genetic diseases.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Gene Editing Platform: Development of a CRISPR-associated transposase (CAST) system for targeted integration of large DNA sequences into the genome.
  • Therapeutic Development: Applying their gene editing platform to develop therapies for various genetic diseases, including liver, lung, and central nervous system disorders.
  • Partnerships and Licensing: Collaborating with pharmaceutical companies to accelerate the development and commercialization of gene editing therapies.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Brian C. Thomas is the CEO of Metagenomi. The company has a scientific advisory board and a management team with expertise in gene editing, drug development, and business development. The organizational structure includes research, development, and business operations departments.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • CRISPR-associated Transposases (CASTs): A novel gene editing platform for large DNA sequence insertion. Market share is nascent as it's an early-stage technology. Competitors include companies working on CRISPR-Cas systems and other gene editing modalities like base editing and prime editing. Revenue is primarily from licensing agreements and collaborations.
  • Gene Therapy Programs: Preclinical gene therapy programs targeting specific genetic diseases. Market share is currently 0 as the programs are in development. Competitors vary depending on the target disease, including established gene therapy companies and other biotech firms pursuing similar targets. No revenue is yet generated.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The gene editing industry is rapidly growing, driven by advancements in CRISPR technology and its potential to treat a wide range of diseases. The industry is competitive, with many companies developing novel gene editing tools and therapies.

Positioning

Metagenomi is positioned as a leader in next-generation gene editing, focusing on large DNA sequence integration using novel enzymes. Their competitive advantage lies in their unique CAST platform and their access to a diverse library of environmental microbes.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for gene editing therapies is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Metagenomi is positioned to capture a significant share of this market with its innovative platform.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Novel gene editing platform (CAST)
  • Access to diverse microbial library
  • Strong scientific team
  • Strategic partnerships

Weaknesses

  • Early stage of development
  • Limited clinical data
  • High cash burn rate
  • Dependence on partnerships

Opportunities

  • Expanding therapeutic applications
  • Securing additional partnerships
  • Advancing programs into clinical trials
  • Potential for acquisitions

Threats

  • Competition from other gene editing companies
  • Regulatory hurdles
  • Patent disputes
  • Clinical trial failures

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CRSP
  • EDIT
  • NTLA
  • BEAM

Competitive Landscape

Metagenomi's CAST platform offers potential advantages over existing CRISPR-Cas systems in terms of large DNA sequence integration. However, they are behind other companies in terms of clinical development.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is primarily defined by R&D progress and collaborations, rather than revenue.

Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by advancing therapeutic programs into clinical trials and securing additional partnerships. Analyst estimates are not yet widely available.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include IND filing for their lead program, expansion of their gene editing platform, and securing partnerships with pharmaceutical companies.

Summary

Metagenomi is an early-stage biotechnology company with a promising gene editing platform. The company's novel CAST technology and access to microbial diversity provides a competitive advantage. Key risks include clinical trial success, competition, and dependence on partnerships. The company's future hinges on proving the efficacy and safety of its platform in clinical trials and securing additional funding or strategic partnerships.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Metagenomi, Inc. website
  • SEC filings
  • Industry reports
  • Company press releases

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About Metagenomi, Inc. Common Stock

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters EmeryVille, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2024-02-09
Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board Dr. Brian Charles Thomas Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 171
Full time employees 171

Metagenomi, Inc., a genetic medicines company, develops therapeutics for patients using metagenomics-derived genome editing toolbox in the United States. Its genome editing toolbox includes nuclease-based genome editing, base editors, RNA-mediated integration, including prime editing, and DNA-mediated integration, such CRISPR-associated transposases. The company has a collaboration and license agreement with Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to research, develop and commercialize investigational medicines using genome editing technologies; and a development, option, and license agreement with Affini-T Therapeutics, Inc. to develop and commercialize gene edited TCR-based therapeutic products exclusively in the field of treatment, prevention, or diagnosis of any human cancer. Metagenomi, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Emeryville, California.