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Uniqure NV(QURE)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$23.81
11/13/2026
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Advisory History & Simulated Performance *

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for QURE

11/13/2026: QURE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Uniqure NV is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing one-time gene therapies for rare genetic disorders, most notably Hemophilia B. Its primary strength lies in its proprietary AAV platform and in-house manufacturing, which distinguish it as a specialized developer in the genomic medicine space. The main investment story centers on its potential to deliver long-term value through pipeline assets like AMT-130 for Huntington's disease. However, investors face substantial risks, including a high cash burn, clinical data sensitivity, and complex regulatory paths. Uniqure may suit growth-oriented investors with high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to potential medical breakthroughs in rare diseases while closely monitoring regulatory outcomes.

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 investorStrong fitAs a high-risk biotech with transformative potential, it fits the profile of investors seeking long-term capital appreciation from breakthrough medical tech.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly conditional on news cycles; it can see massive volatility around clinical data releases.
Value investorWeak fitLacks current earnings, dividends, or consistent cash flows, making it an unattractive target for traditional value strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and focuses entirely on aggressive R&D reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high volatility and clinical-stage nature of the business make it unsuitable for capital preservation goals.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighBiotech stocks are susceptible to extreme price swings based on clinical trial results and FDA decisions.
Valuation riskHighValuations are based on long-term drug success projections, which are inherently uncertain.
Competition risk (gene therapy space)Medium / highNumerous well-funded competitors are also pursuing similar gene-based platforms.
Business qualityMediumUniqure is a pioneer with manufacturing expertise, but business sustainability depends entirely on R&D success.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income component for shareholders.
Execution riskHighThe complexity of manufacturing and the high bar for regulatory approval pose persistent risks.

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.67B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 59.44
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 59.44
Volume (30-day avg) 2.0M shares
Beta 1.13
52 Weeks Range 8.73 - 51.72
Updated Date 11/14/2026
52 Weeks Range 8.73 - 51.72
Updated Date 11/14/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -3.39

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Healthcare

Bullish
Sentiment
Strong Bullish
Momentum
Momentum Steady
BUY participation
62.6%
Active BUY / eligible
72 / 115
30-Day BUY Count Change
+35
Market state
Strong Bullish

The number of qualifying BUY stocks has remained relatively stable.

Industry

Biotechnology

BUY participation
45.5%
Active BUY / eligible
20 / 44
30-Day BUY Count Change
+13

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

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 -32.19%
Avg. Invested days 18
Today’s Advisory PASS
Upturn Advisory Rating upturn star rating icon
Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 1.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/13/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
QURE receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
QURE has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+16.9%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -1108.2%), negative revenue growth (-40.6%), weak profitability (net margin -1236.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
QURE's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 71.9%). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is QURE's strongest growth driver at +16.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-40.6%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 95.9% and approximately 83.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.26% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

venBio Select Advisor LLC 9.61%
JPMorgan Chase & Co 6.95%
RTW INVESTMENTS, LLC 5.63%
State Street Corp 4.15%
Aberdeen Group PLC 4.07%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
QURE generates approximately $895 of gross profit, $-11,668 of operating income, and $-11,082 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -2.91% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
QURE has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
License and Milestone RevenuePayments received from partners like CSL Behring for commercialized assets like HEMGENIX.Revenue is not currently driven by broad retail product sales but by specialized pharmaceutical partnerships.
Geography (US/Europe)Operations split between US and Netherlands centers for R&D and production.The company is global in scope, but its financial performance is currently dependent on high-value drug approvals in US and EU markets.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 27.93
Enterprise Value 1.12B
Price to Sales(TTM) 82.81
Enterprise Value 1.12B
Price to Sales(TTM) 82.81
Enterprise Value to Revenue 55.59
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.4
Shares Outstanding 70.14M
Shares Floating 58.29M
Shares Outstanding 70.14M
Shares Floating 58.29M
Percent Insiders 1.26
Percent Institutions 95.87

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

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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