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NextCure  Inc (NXTC)

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$0.46
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Profit since last BUY-16.36%
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06/30/2025: NXTC (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 1 days. Profits (-16.36%). Updated daily EoD!

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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2 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $3

1 Year Target Price $3

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$3Target price
Low$0.22
Current$0.46
high$1.82

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -58.88%
Avg. Invested days 21
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 12.62M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 1.08
52 Weeks Range 0.22 - 1.82
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 0.22 - 1.82
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.77

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Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -36.39%
Return on Equity (TTM) -63.94%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -38122453
Price to Sales(TTM) 9.52
Enterprise Value -38122453
Price to Sales(TTM) 9.52
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.62
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.51
Shares Outstanding 28050200
Shares Floating 20654758
Shares Outstanding 28050200
Shares Floating 20654758
Percent Insiders 8.91
Percent Institutions 48.29

Analyst Ratings

Rating 2
Target Price 3
Buy 2
Strong Buy -
Buy 2
Strong Buy -
Hold -
Sell -
Strong Sell -
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NextCure  Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

NextCure, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing immunomedicines to treat cancer and other immune-related diseases. The company is based on the work of Dr. Lieping Chen, a pioneer in immuno-oncology.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Research and Development: Focused on discovering and developing novel immunomedicines.
  • Clinical Trials: Conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its drug candidates.
  • Drug Discovery Platform: Utilizing its proprietary FIND-IO platform to identify and validate novel immuno-oncology targets.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Michael Richman is the President and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a board of directors overseeing strategy. The organizational structure includes departments for research, development, clinical operations, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • NC410: A LAIR-1 antagonist antibody being developed for solid tumors. Currently in clinical trials. Competitors include companies developing similar immuno-oncology therapies, such as Merck (Keytruda), Bristol-Myers Squibb (Opdivo), and Roche (Tecentriq).
  • NC762: An anti-B7-H4 antibody being developed for solid tumors. Currently in preclinical stage. Competitors include companies developing anti-B7-H4 therapies.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The immuno-oncology market is a rapidly growing segment of the pharmaceutical industry, with significant potential for new therapies targeting cancer and other immune-related diseases. Competition is fierce.

Positioning

NextCure is positioned as an innovative biopharmaceutical company with a unique drug discovery platform targeting novel immuno-oncology pathways. Its competitive advantage lies in its focus on previously unexplored immune mechanisms.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for immuno-oncology is projected to be substantial, potentially exceeding $100 billion annually. NextCure aims to capture a portion of this market by developing novel therapies for cancer.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Novel Drug Discovery Platform (FIND-IO)
  • Experienced Leadership Team
  • Focus on Innovative Immuno-Oncology Targets
  • Strong Patent Portfolio

Weaknesses

  • Limited Financial Resources
  • Early-Stage Clinical Pipeline
  • Reliance on Collaboration and Funding
  • High Attrition Rate in Drug Development

Opportunities

  • Strategic Partnerships and Licensing Agreements
  • Expansion of Clinical Pipeline
  • Positive Clinical Trial Results
  • Increased Adoption of Immuno-Oncology Therapies

Threats

  • Competition from Larger Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Clinical Trial Failures
  • Regulatory Hurdles
  • Market Access and Reimbursement Challenges

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Merck (MRK)
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY)
  • Roche (RHHBY)
  • AstraZeneca (AZN)

Competitive Landscape

NextCure faces intense competition from larger pharmaceutical companies with established immuno-oncology franchises. Its advantages lie in its novel drug discovery platform and focus on previously unexplored immune mechanisms. Disadvantages stem from limited resources.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is measured by the progress of its clinical pipeline and the expansion of its drug discovery platform. Recent growth rates are tied to funding rounds and collaborations.

Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the success of its clinical trials and the ability to secure partnerships and funding. Analyst projections would vary based on clinical data and market trends.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include advancing NC410 and NC762 through clinical development, expanding collaborations, and securing additional funding.

Summary

NextCure is a promising, yet high-risk, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with an innovative drug discovery platform. Its success hinges on positive clinical trial results and securing strategic partnerships. The company needs to carefully manage its cash burn and navigate the competitive landscape of the immuno-oncology market. Clinical trial failures pose a significant threat to the companyu2019s viability.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • SEC Filings
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Publications

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About NextCure  Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Beltsville, MD, United States
IPO Launch date 2019-05-09
Co-Founder, CEO, President & Director Mr. Michael S. Richman MSBA
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 43
Full time employees 43

NextCure, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in advancing medicines to treat cancer. The company's product candidate is the LNCB74, a B7-H4 targeted ADC to kill tumors. It also develops NC410, a fusion protein of LAIR-2, that is designed to block immune suppression mediated by LAIR-1; NC525, a novel LAIR-1 antibody that targets acute myeloid leukemia, blast cells, and leukemic stem cells; NC181 a humanized antibody targeting ApoE4 for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease; and NC605 an antibody that targets Siglec-15, as well as chronic bone diseases, such as osteoarthritis and non-union fractures. The company also develop SIM0505, a novel antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting CDH6 (cadherin-6 or K-cadherin) for the treatment of solid tumors. NextCure, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland.