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Cartesian Therapeutics Inc. (RNAC)

Cartesian Therapeutics Inc. (RNAC) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/13/2025: RNAC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

8 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $36.43

1 Year Target Price $36.43

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$36.43 Target price
52w Low $5.98
Current$7.23
52w High $26.5

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -64.41%
Avg. Invested days 18
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 197.11M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 36.43
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 36.43
Volume (30-day avg) 8
Beta 0.83
52 Weeks Range 5.98 - 26.50
Updated Date 11/13/2025
52 Weeks Range 5.98 - 26.50
Updated Date 11/13/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.33

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-06
When -
Estimate -0.63
Actual -0.7308

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -4660.62%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -12.67%
Return on Equity (TTM) -7029.26%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 25.45
Enterprise Value 59045323
Price to Sales(TTM) 180.67
Enterprise Value 59045323
Price to Sales(TTM) 180.67
Enterprise Value to Revenue 54.12
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.17
Shares Outstanding 26003606
Shares Floating 9391982
Shares Outstanding 26003606
Shares Floating 9391982
Percent Insiders 59.85
Percent Institutions 25.68

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Cartesian Therapeutics Inc.

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering RNA cell therapy for autoimmune diseases. The company was founded to address unmet needs in treating autoimmune conditions through precision engineering of immune cells.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • RNA Cell Therapy: Cartesian Therapeutics focuses on developing and commercializing RNA-engineered cell therapies to treat autoimmune diseases. Their technology leverages the power of RNA to reprogram immune cells and modulate the immune response.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Information on the specific leadership team and organizational structure can be found on their investor relations page or company website.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Descartes-08 (rCAR-T): An autologous RNA-engineered CAR-T cell therapy in clinical development for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). Phase 2b results look promising. Competitors include traditional immunosuppressants and other emerging therapies for gMG. No Market Share data available yet.
  • Descartes-30 (rCAR-T): An autologous RNA-engineered CAR-T cell therapy in clinical development for the treatment of relapsed or refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Competitors include existing therapies for lupus and other emerging biologics. No Market Share data available yet.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The biotechnology industry is experiencing rapid growth driven by technological advancements and increasing demand for innovative therapies. The market for autoimmune disease treatments is particularly large and growing.

Positioning

Cartesian Therapeutics is positioned as a leader in the emerging field of RNA cell therapy for autoimmune diseases. Its competitive advantage lies in its novel RNA-engineering platform and focus on precision medicine.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for autoimmune disease therapies is estimated to be worth billions of dollars annually. Cartesian Therapeutics is positioned to capture a significant share of this market with its innovative RNA cell therapy platform.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proprietary RNA-engineering platform
  • Strong clinical data for lead product candidates
  • Experienced management team
  • Focus on large and underserved market (autoimmune diseases)

Weaknesses

  • Early-stage company with limited commercial infrastructure
  • High risk associated with drug development
  • Reliance on successful clinical trials
  • Potential competition from established pharmaceutical companies

Opportunities

  • Expansion of pipeline with new product candidates
  • Strategic partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Regulatory approval of lead product candidates
  • Further validation of RNA cell therapy platform

Threats

  • Clinical trial failures
  • Regulatory hurdles
  • Competition from existing therapies and emerging technologies
  • Economic downturn affecting funding for biotech companies

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • GILD
  • BMY
  • JNJ

Competitive Landscape

Cartesian Therapeutics competes with both established pharmaceutical companies and emerging biotechnology companies in the autoimmune disease space. Its competitive advantage lies in its novel RNA cell therapy platform.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is based on the company's progress in developing its RNA cell therapy platform and advancing its lead product candidates through clinical trials.

Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the successful completion of clinical trials, regulatory approval, and commercialization of its products. Analyst estimates vary depending on the perceived likelihood of success.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the advancement of Descartes-08 and Descartes-30 through clinical trials and expansion of the pipeline with new product candidates.

Summary

Cartesian Therapeutics is a promising biotech company pioneering RNA cell therapy for autoimmune diseases. Strong clinical data and a novel technology platform are key strengths, but they face typical biotech risks in clinical trials and commercialization. Their success hinges on positive trial outcomes and regulatory approval. They need to be aware of bigger firms and increased competition.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Website
  • SEC Filings
  • Analyst Reports
  • ClinicalTrials.gov

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About Cartesian Therapeutics Inc.

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Frederick, MD, United States
IPO Launch date 2016-06-22
President, CEO & Chairman of the Board Dr. Carsten Brunn Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 66
Full time employees 66

Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, provides mRNA cell therapies for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. The company's lead product candidate is Descartes-08, an autologous mRNA CAR-T directed against the B cell maturation antigen (BCMA), which is in Phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, generalized myasthenia gravis, and systemic lupus erythematosus, as well as rare pediatric disease designation for the treatment of juvenile dermatomyositis. It is also developing Descartes-15, an autologous anti-BCMA mRNA CAR-T to treat autoimmune diseases, such as relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. The company is headquartered in Frederick, Maryland.