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Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd DRC(QNRX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$4.02
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for QNRX

10/23/2026: QNRX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Quoin Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing specialized topical therapies for rare dermatological diseases. The company's primary strength lies in its targeted approach to orphan indications where treatment options are currently nonexistent, potentially offering a significant market opportunity. However, it faces substantial risks, including the absence of commercial revenue, dependency on a narrow clinical pipeline, and the persistent need for external capital. As a high-risk, development-stage stock, it is most suitable for investors comfortable with significant volatility and the binary outcomes of clinical trials. Interested parties should closely monitor upcoming clinical data readouts and any strategic partnerships that may de-risk the development of their lead product, QRX003.

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 fitThis is a high-risk, high-reward play dependent on clinical trial outcomes rather than established growth metrics.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock can experience significant volatility and price swings based on clinical news flow.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of earnings and revenue makes standard value metrics inapplicable.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and focuses entirely on R&D.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe extreme volatility and binary nature of clinical outcomes make this unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighClinical-stage stocks are highly sensitive to news regarding trial results.
Valuation riskHighDifficult to value without commercial revenue or profitable operations.
Competition riskMedium / highDevelopment of alternative therapies for the same indications poses a constant threat.
Business qualityMediumThe company is early-stage with a reliance on successful development of a thin pipeline.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income.
Execution riskHighRegulatory and clinical execution is the primary driver of viability.

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 -82.63%
Avg. Invested days 14
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
QNRX 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

★★★★★
QNRX has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-76.3%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
QNRX'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

★★★★★
QNRX's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at +0.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-76.3%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-72.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 27.8% (moderate) and 40.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (moderate). Insider ownership of 3.67% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Dauntless Investment Group, LLC 4.48%
Ikarian Capital, LLC 4.40%
Stonepine Capital Management Llc 4.15%
Millennium Management LLC 2.34%
SummitTX Capital, L.P 2.09%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
QNRX 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

★★★★★
QNRX has a High Volatility Profile profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 19.26M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 20.38
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 20.38
Volume (30-day avg) 40.2K shares
Beta 1.75
52 Weeks Range 3.25 - 23.50
Updated Date 10/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 3.25 - 23.50
Updated Date 10/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -5.67

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Orphan Disease TherapeuticsDevelopment and future commercialization of products like QRX003.The company aims to sell specialized drugs for rare diseases; it currently makes no profit and relies on funding.
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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 4.80M
Shares Floating 1.93M
Shares Outstanding 4.80M
Shares Floating 1.93M
Percent Insiders 3.67
Percent Institutions 27.8

Financial Metrics

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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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