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Olema Pharmaceuticals Inc(OLMA)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$7.25
10/20/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for OLMA

10/20/2026: OLMA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Olema Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing targeted oral therapies for HR+ breast cancer. Its main strength lies in its specialized research platform and its primary clinical asset, Palazestrant. The core investment story centers on the potential for this drug to offer a more effective treatment option, which could lead to acquisition interest or high growth upon success. However, investors must consider the significant risks of clinical trial failure, intense competition from well-capitalized pharmaceutical giants, and the need for ongoing funding. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are willing to monitor binary clinical data milestones.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitOlema offers high-risk, high-reward potential based on clinical trial success rather than proven growth metrics.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock can experience significant moves around clinical data, making it suitable only for those monitoring positive clinical triggers.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks current earnings, revenue, and assets, making standard value metrics inapplicable.
Dividend investorWeak fitOlema does not pay a dividend and focuses entirely on cash-intensive R&D.
Low-risk investorWeak fitClinical-stage biotech stocks carry extreme volatility and risk of total capital loss if products fail to reach the market.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly sensitive to binary clinical trial outcomes and biotech sector sentiment.
Valuation riskHighValuations are based on speculative long-term success rather than current fundamentals.
Competition risk (Large Pharma)HighEstablished players have significantly more resources to outspend and out-market smaller biotech firms.
Business qualityMediumThe company is a single-product candidate firm, which inherently carries more risk than diversified operators.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect any income from this stock.
Execution riskHighSuccessfully taking a drug through complex regulatory approval processes is inherently difficult and uncertain.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -20.5%
Avg. Invested days 21
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
OLMA receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
OLMA has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-25.5%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
OLMA's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 0.0% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
OLMA's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at +0.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-25.5%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-40.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 119.7% and approximately 67.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.76% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

FMR Inc 13.88%
Paradigm Biocapital Advisors LP 9.91%
HHG PLC 8.12%
Jupiter Topco LLC 8.11%
Bain Capital Life Sciences Investors, LLC 8.10%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
OLMA generates approximately $0 of gross profit, $-0 of operating income, and $-0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
OLMA has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 622.11M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 36.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 36.5
Volume (30-day avg) 1.3M shares
Beta 2.01
52 Weeks Range 6.48 - 36.26
Updated Date 10/20/2026
52 Weeks Range 6.48 - 36.26
Updated Date 10/20/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.12

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Clinical DevelopmentResearch, development, and clinical trial activities for Palazestrant.The company currently spends money to develop products and does not yet generate revenue from sales.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 315.19M
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 315.19M
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -3.33
Shares Outstanding 87.50M
Shares Floating 59.24M
Shares Outstanding 87.50M
Shares Floating 59.24M
Percent Insiders 1.76
Percent Institutions 119.73

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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