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Purple Biotech(PPBT)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.34
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PPBT

11/09/2026: PPBT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Purple Biotech is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing proprietary oncology therapies designed to overcome drug resistance. Its primary strength lies in a specialized R&D pipeline, specifically with lead candidates like NT219 and CM24, which target critical unmet needs in cancer treatment. The company’s growth story centers on successfully advancing these trials toward clinical milestones and potential strategic partnerships. However, investors must consider the high risks associated with early-stage drug development, including substantial capital needs, potential trial failures, and intense competition from well-capitalized pharmaceutical giants. This stock is best suited for risk-tolerant investors looking for long-term speculative exposure to oncology innovation.

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 investorWeak fitThe company is early-stage with high risk and no commercial products to drive near-term growth.
Momentum investorWeak fitThis stock is highly speculative and subject to clinical trial news-driven volatility rather than consistent price momentum.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks earnings, book value, or cash flow to support traditional value investment metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and requires capital for R&D.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe extreme volatility and clinical risks make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSpeculative biotech stocks often experience extreme price swings based on clinical trial updates.
Valuation riskHighValuations are highly subjective and often depend on the success of unproven pipeline assets.
Competition risk (Large-cap pharma)HighLarge-cap firms have far superior resources to develop and market competing oncology drugs.
Business qualityMediumWhile the science is focused on critical areas, the company lacks a commercial track record.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company is not profitable and does not return capital to shareholders.
Execution riskHighThe success of the business model is entirely dependent on clinical trial outcomes and regulatory approval.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -70.04%
Avg. Invested days 7
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PPBT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-264.4%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PPBT'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

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is PPBT's strongest growth driver at +61.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+0.0%, slightly negative) and earnings growth (-264.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 12.2% (soft) and 66.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (solid). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

SmartHarvest Portfolios, LLC 1.75%
HRT FINANCIAL LLC 0.90%
Citadel Advisors Llc 0.81%
Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.79%
Independent Advisor Alliance 0.73%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PPBT 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: 0.40%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PPBT has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.13M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 17
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 17
Volume (30-day avg) 26.3K shares
Beta -0.58
52 Weeks Range 0.91 - 8.90
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.91 - 8.90
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -47.64

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Oncology R&DClinical trial development for NT219 and CM24; revenue is currently limited to potential milestone payments or collaborative research funding.The company is a clinical-stage research entity, meaning it burns cash to develop drugs and does not currently generate meaningful sales revenue.

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 4.34M
Price to Sales(TTM) 58.08
Enterprise Value 4.34M
Price to Sales(TTM) 58.08
Enterprise Value to Revenue 33.07
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.15
Shares Outstanding 1.63M
Shares Floating 1.08M
Shares Outstanding 1.63M
Shares Floating 1.08M
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 12.24

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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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