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Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd DRC(QNRX)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for QNRX
09/25/2026: QNRX (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Quoin Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for rare skin and genetic diseases. Its main strengths lie in a specialized pipeline and proprietary delivery technologies designed to address conditions with high unmet needs. The primary growth story revolves around the successful clinical trial results and regulatory approval of its lead assets. However, the company faces significant risks related to its pre-revenue status, dependence on capital markets, and intense competition. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high tolerance for the volatility and binary outcomes typical of early-stage pharmaceutical development.
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 style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers high-risk/high-reward exposure to clinical-stage drug development. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Momentum is generally tied to clear clinical catalysts which are infrequent and highly binary. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The company is pre-revenue and does not currently have fundamental financial metrics for value assessment. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and focuses entirely on cash-intensive R&D. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The extreme volatility of clinical-stage biotech stocks is unsuitable for low-risk strategies. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Clinical-stage biotech stocks are highly sensitive to regulatory news and funding updates. |
| Valuation risk | High | Valuations are speculative and based on the potential success of unproven drug candidates. |
| Competition risk | Medium / high | Large, better-capitalized firms compete in the same orphan disease indications. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company is at a nascent stage with significant execution risk ahead of any commercial validation. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | The company is focused on capital preservation for R&D and not income generation. |
| Execution risk | High | Failure to achieve regulatory approval for lead assets would materially impact the company's future. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -80.23% | Avg. Invested days 14 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 12.81M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 21.83 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 21.83 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.1M shares | Beta 1.73 | 52 Weeks Range 3.25 - 23.50 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 3.25 - 23.50 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -5.21 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Rare Disease R&D | Clinical trial development for proprietary compounds (e.g., QRX003, QRX004). | The company currently does not generate revenue and is spending money to develop drugs for rare diseases. |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2.76M | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 2.76M | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.42 | Shares Outstanding 2.01M | Shares Floating 1.93M |
Shares Outstanding 2.01M | Shares Floating 1.93M | ||
Percent Insiders 8.77 | Percent Institutions 66.39 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd DRC
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Ashburn, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2016-07-29 | Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman Dr. Michael Myers Ph.D. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 4 | Website https://quoinpharma.com |
Full time employees 4 | Website https://quoinpharma.com | ||
Quoin Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of therapeutic products for rare and orphan diseases in the United States. The company's lead product is QRX003, a topical lotion, which is in phase 2 to treat netherton syndrome (NS); phase 1 in to treat peeling skin syndrome; and in pre-clinical stage to treat SAM syndrome and ichthyosis. It also develops QRX008 for the treatment of scleroderma, which is in pre-clinical stage; and QRX009, to treat microcystic lymphatic malformations, venous malformations, angiofibroma, and other diseases. It has a research agreement with Queensland University of Technology. Quoin Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. was founded in 2018 and is based in Ashburn, Virginia. Quoin Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. is a subsidiary of Skinvisible, Inc.
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