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MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX)

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX) 2-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/14/2025: MLTX (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 2 star rating for performance

Below Average Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

16 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $14.89

1 Year Target Price $14.89

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$14.89 Target price
52w Low $5.95
Current$12.77
52w High $62.75

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 74.66%
Avg. Invested days 46
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 4.0
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 904.72M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 14.89
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 14.89
Volume (30-day avg) 16
Beta 1.24
52 Weeks Range 5.95 - 62.75
Updated Date 11/16/2025
52 Weeks Range 5.95 - 62.75
Updated Date 11/16/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -3.33

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-05
When -
Estimate -0.8788
Actual -1.1

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -30.72%
Return on Equity (TTM) -54.33%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 599259836
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 599259836
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -41.53
Shares Outstanding 70847401
Shares Floating 31958022
Shares Outstanding 70847401
Shares Floating 31958022
Percent Insiders 9.82
Percent Institutions 54.75

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MoonLake Immunotherapeutics

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics was founded in 2021 and focuses on developing innovative therapies for immune-mediated diseases, particularly dermatological and rheumatological conditions. It emerged from a collaboration between a biotech incubator and researchers. Significant milestones include securing funding, initiating clinical trials for their lead product, and a successful IPO.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Clinical Development: Focuses on conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Sonelokimab, MoonLake's lead product, in various indications.
  • Research and Development: Dedicated to discovering and developing novel therapies targeting the underlying causes of immune-mediated diseases.
  • Regulatory Affairs: Handles interactions with regulatory agencies like the FDA and EMA to obtain approvals for MoonLake's products.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team consists of experienced executives in the biotechnology industry, including a CEO, CFO, and Chief Medical Officer. The organizational structure includes departments focused on R&D, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercialization.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Sonelokimab: Sonelokimab is MoonLake's lead product candidate, a Nanobody targeting IL-17A and IL-17F for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and potentially other inflammatory conditions. Market share is currently 0% as it is still in clinical development. Competitors in the HS market include AbbVie (Humira, Skyrizi), Novartis (Cosentyx), and UCB (Bimzelx).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The pharmaceutical industry is highly competitive, driven by innovation, regulatory approvals, and market access. The immunology segment is growing due to increasing prevalence of autoimmune diseases and advancements in targeted therapies.

Positioning

MoonLake is positioning itself as a leader in developing targeted therapies for immune-mediated diseases, specifically focusing on addressing unmet needs in dermatology and rheumatology. Their nanobody technology offers potential advantages in terms of efficacy and safety.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for hidradenitis suppurativa and other IL-17 related diseases is estimated at several billions of dollars annually. MoonLake's Sonelokimab aims to capture a significant portion of this market upon approval.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Novel Nanobody technology platform
  • Strong leadership team with experience in immunology
  • Promising clinical trial results for Sonelokimab
  • Focus on unmet needs in dermatology and rheumatology
  • Strong financial backing

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on the success of Sonelokimab
  • Lack of commercialized products
  • Limited manufacturing capacity
  • High cash burn rate
  • Susceptible to Clinical Trial failure

Opportunities

  • Expansion of Sonelokimab into new indications
  • Potential for partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Advancements in nanobody technology
  • Increasing prevalence of immune-mediated diseases
  • Acquisition by a larger pharmaceutical entity

Threats

  • Clinical trial failures
  • Regulatory hurdles
  • Competition from existing therapies
  • Patent expirations
  • Changes in healthcare reimbursement policies

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ABBV
  • NVS
  • UCB

Competitive Landscape

MoonLake's nanobody technology offers a potential competitive advantage over existing therapies. However, they face competition from established pharmaceutical companies with greater resources and marketing capabilities. The competitive landscape is rapidly evolving with the development of new targeted therapies.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is limited as MoonLake is a relatively young company. Growth potential is tied to the clinical development and commercialization of Sonelokimab.

Future Projections: Future growth projections are based on analyst estimates for Sonelokimab's peak sales potential, which could reach several billion dollars if approved. Revenue projections rely heavily on successful clinical trials and regulatory approvals.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include initiating Phase 3 trials for Sonelokimab in hidradenitis suppurativa and exploring its potential in other indications.

Summary

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech company with a promising lead product candidate, Sonelokimab, and innovative nanobody technology. The company's success depends on the successful completion of clinical trials and regulatory approvals. They face competition from established players in the immunology market but their technology offers unique potential. Investors should watch closely for Phase 3 trial results and partnership opportunities.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Analyst Reports
  • ClinicalTrials.gov

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About MoonLake Immunotherapeutics

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2020-10-20
Co-Founder, CEO & Director Dr. Jorge Santos da Silva Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 100
Full time employees 100

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics, a clinical stage biotechnology company, focuses on developing therapies for inflammatory skin and joint diseases. It develops Sonelokimab, a novel tri-specific IL-17A and IL-17F inhibiting Nanobody for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, as well as for hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, palmoplantar pustulosis, and psoriasis. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.