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Molecular Partners AG ADR (MOLN)

Molecular Partners AG ADR (MOLN) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Profit since last BUY5.79%
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12/01/2025: MOLN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Upturn Star Rating

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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

1 star rating from financial analysts

4 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $10.67

1 Year Target Price $10.67

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$10.67 Target price
52w Low $3.36
Current$4.02
52w High $5.99

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 36.41%
Avg. Invested days 33
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 3.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/01/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 150.34M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10.67
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10.67
Volume (30-day avg) 4
Beta 0.56
52 Weeks Range 3.36 - 5.99
Updated Date 12/2/2025
52 Weeks Range 3.36 - 5.99
Updated Date 12/2/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.02

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -27.01%
Return on Equity (TTM) -51.42%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 1.78
Enterprise Value 20738106
Price to Sales(TTM) 199.56
Enterprise Value 20738106
Price to Sales(TTM) 199.56
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.81
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.23
Shares Outstanding 37399152
Shares Floating 17489339
Shares Outstanding 37399152
Shares Floating 17489339
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 9.58

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Molecular Partners AG ADR

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Molecular Partners AG ADR was founded in 2004 in Zurich, Switzerland. It focuses on developing DARPin therapeutics, a novel class of protein therapeutics. The company has evolved through various partnerships and clinical trials to advance its pipeline.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • DARPin Therapeutics Development: Development and commercialization of DARPin therapeutics for oncology and other diseases.
  • Partnerships and Licensing: Collaboration with pharmaceutical companies for the development and commercialization of DARPin-based therapies.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by a management team with experience in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Its organizational structure includes research, development, and commercial operations.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • MP0420 (Ensovibep): A DARPin therapeutic targeting SARS-CoV-2. It was co-developed with Novartis. As of now, it has been sold and there is no available information on any potential competitors.
  • Abicipar: Abicipar is not a Molecular Partners AG ADR product. It was developed by Allergan (now part of AbbVie). Molecular Partners was the technology provider. Allergan and not Molecular Partners has primary responsibility for this product.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The pharmaceutical industry, specifically the market for targeted therapeutics, is highly competitive and innovative. DARPin technology aims to address unmet needs in areas like oncology and immunology.

Positioning

Molecular Partners AG ADR is positioned as an innovator in protein therapeutics with its DARPin technology. Its competitive advantage lies in the potential for multi-specific targeting and improved drug properties.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for targeted protein therapeutics is substantial, estimated in billions of dollars annually. Molecular Partners AG ADR aims to capture a share of this market through its pipeline and partnerships.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Novel DARPin technology
  • Strategic partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies
  • Strong intellectual property portfolio
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Limited commercial infrastructure
  • Dependence on partnerships for commercialization
  • High research and development costs
  • Clinical trial risks

Opportunities

  • Expansion of DARPin technology into new therapeutic areas
  • Potential for breakthrough therapies in oncology
  • Increasing demand for targeted therapeutics
  • Further strategic collaborations

Threats

  • Competition from established pharmaceutical companies
  • Regulatory hurdles
  • Clinical trial failures
  • Patent challenges

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • AMGN
  • REGN
  • LLY

Competitive Landscape

Molecular Partners AG ADR faces competition from established pharmaceutical companies with broader portfolios. Its advantage lies in its novel DARPin technology.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by partnerships and clinical trial progress.

Future Projections: Future growth depends on the success of its pipeline and continued collaborations.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives may include new partnerships, clinical trial updates, and expansion of its DARPin platform.

Summary

Molecular Partners AG ADR is a biotechnology company with a novel DARPin technology platform. They have partnerships which provide revenue, but their commercial success depends on clinical trial outcomes and navigating regulatory hurdles. They need to continue to develop their pipeline to overcome these threats. The company has a novel tech so it is in a position to capitalize on demand for targeted therapeutics.

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  • SEC filings (when applicable)

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About Molecular Partners AG ADR

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2021-06-16
Co-Founder, CEO, Member of Management Board & Director Dr. Patrick Amstutz Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 158
Full time employees 158

Molecular Partners AG, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, designs and develops designed ankyrin repeat proteins therapeutics for the treatment of oncology diseases in Switzerland. Its product pipeline comprises MP0317, which is in Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of advanced solid tumors; MP053, novel tetra-specific T cell-engaging DARPin, which is phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia; and MP0712, a 212Pb Radio-DARPin therapy (RDT) candidate targeting the tumor-associated protein delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3) which is in preclinical trial to treat SCLC and neuroendocrine tumors. It also researches for Switch-DARPin T cell engager to treat CD3 x costim x; and Radio-DARPin Therapy to treat ovarian disease. In addition, the company develops MP0621, a molecular partners' first Switch-DARPin program, which is in preclinical trial designed to induce killing of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) as a next-generation conditioning regimen for HSC transplantation (HSCT); and Radio-DARPin Therapy (RDT) platform, a delivery system for effective and selective delivery of radioactive payloads to solid tumors. It has collaboration agreement with Orano Med SAS to develop novel Radio-DARPin therapeutics and an additional six targeted alpha therapeutics candidates. Molecular Partners AG was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Schlieren, Switzerland.