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Mural Oncology plc (MURA)

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$2.07
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/28/2025: MURA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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4 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $6

1 Year Target Price $6

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$6 Target price
52w Low $0.95
Current$2.07
52w High $4.74

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -41.86%
Avg. Invested days 29
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 35.86M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6
Volume (30-day avg) 4
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 0.95 - 4.74
Updated Date 08/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 0.95 - 4.74
Updated Date 08/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -8.58

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-08-04
When -
Estimate -1.1
Actual -2.78

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -52.6%
Return on Equity (TTM) -111.75%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -36058725
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value -36058725
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 17324800
Shares Floating 14041739
Shares Outstanding 17324800
Shares Floating 14041739
Percent Insiders 13.03
Percent Institutions 47.24

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Mural Oncology plc

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Company Overview

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Mural Oncology plc (formerly known as Alaunos Therapeutics, Inc.) is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing innovative cell therapies. The company was founded in 1987 as Ziopharm Oncology and re-branded as Alaunos Therapeutics in 2021 and Mural Oncology in 2024, signifying a shift in strategy and focus towards adoptive cell therapies. Significant milestones include the advancement of their TCR-T cell therapy programs and strategic partnerships.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • TCR-T Cell Therapies: Developing and commercializing T-cell receptor (TCR) T-cell therapies for solid tumors. The therapies are designed to recognize and target cancer-specific antigens presented on tumor cells, leading to their destruction.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team consists of experienced professionals in oncology, cell therapy, and drug development. The organizational structure is designed to support research and development, clinical trials, and future commercialization efforts.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Lead TCR-T Cell Therapy (e.g., TCR-T Library): Mural Oncologyu2019s lead TCR-T cell therapy is designed to target solid tumors expressing specific tumor-associated antigens. Currently in clinical development (Phase 1/2), aiming for personalized treatment. Market share: Currently pre-commercialization. Competitors: Adaptimmune, Iovance Biotherapeutics, and other companies developing cell therapies.

Market Dynamics

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The cell therapy market is a rapidly growing segment of the oncology market, driven by advances in genetic engineering and immunology. There's high demand for effective treatments for solid tumors.

Positioning

Mural Oncology focuses on TCR-T cell therapies, which target intracellular tumor-specific antigens. They aims to differentiate themselves through the specificity and efficacy of their TCR-T constructs.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for cell therapies in oncology is estimated to reach billions of dollars. Mural Oncology is positioned to capture a share of this market by developing effective TCR-T therapies for solid tumors.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proprietary TCR-T technology platform
  • Focus on solid tumors, an area of high unmet need
  • Experienced management team
  • Strong intellectual property position (patents)

Weaknesses

  • Early stage clinical development
  • High development costs associated with cell therapies
  • Reliance on manufacturing capabilities
  • Cash Burn and dependence on further capital raises

Opportunities

  • Potential for breakthrough therapies in solid tumors
  • Strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical companies
  • Expansion into new cancer indications
  • Positive clinical trial results can drive market adoption

Threats

  • Competition from other cell therapy companies
  • Regulatory hurdles for cell therapy approval
  • Adverse events in clinical trials
  • Manufacturing challenges and scalability

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ADAP (Adaptimmune Therapeutics plc)
  • IOVA (Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.)
  • TCR2 (TCR2 Therapeutics Inc.)

Competitive Landscape

Mural Oncology plc (MURA) is entering a competitive market for cell therapies. It faces challenges from established players like Adaptimmune and Iovance Biotherapeutics, but its TCR-T platform could offer a differentiated approach. The ability to successfully navigate clinical trials and scale up production will be key to its success.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth reflects the evolving strategy of the company, moving from drug development to cell therapy. Historical stock performance may not predict future returns.

Future Projections: Future growth depends on the successful completion of clinical trials and regulatory approval of its TCR-T therapies. Analyst estimates vary and are subject to change.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on TCR-T cell therapy development, expanding clinical trial programs, and pursuing strategic collaborations.

Summary

Mural Oncology is a clinical-stage company focused on developing TCR-T cell therapies for solid tumors, an area with significant unmet need. The company's strength lies in its proprietary technology platform and experienced management team. Challenges include the high cost of drug development, regulatory hurdles, and competition. Successful clinical trial results are essential for future growth and shareholder value.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. The information provided is based on available data and is subject to change. Investors should conduct their own due diligence before making any investment decisions.

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About Mural Oncology plc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2023-11-16
President, CEO & Director Ms. Caroline J. Loew Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 116
Full time employees 116

Mural Oncology plc operates as a clinical-stage oncology company that focuses on discovering and developing immunotherapies for the treatment of patients with cancer. The company's lead product candidate includes nemvaleukin alfa for the treatment of mucosal melanoma as a monotherapy and platinum-resistant ovarian cancer in combination with pembrolizumab. It also develops nemvaleukin to treat cutaneous melanoma and advanced solid tumors. The company also develops engineered interleukin-18 and tumor-targeted interleukin-12 programs. Mural Oncology plc was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.