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Salarius Pharmaceuticals Inc (SLRX)

Salarius Pharmaceuticals Inc (SLRX) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/05/2025: SLRX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

1 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $26

1 Year Target Price $26

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$26 Target price
52w Low $2.2
Current$3.01
52w High $55.05

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -60.82%
Avg. Invested days 20
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/05/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.97M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 26
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 26
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 0.33
52 Weeks Range 2.20 - 55.05
Updated Date 11/7/2025
52 Weeks Range 2.20 - 55.05
Updated Date 11/7/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -23.7

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
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Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -143.52%
Return on Equity (TTM) -660.37%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 2233487
Price to Sales(TTM) 18.12
Enterprise Value 2233487
Price to Sales(TTM) 18.12
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.14
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.52
Shares Outstanding 1051782
Shares Floating 33932
Shares Outstanding 1051782
Shares Floating 33932
Percent Insiders 0.14
Percent Institutions 2.51

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Salarius Pharmaceuticals Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Salarius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2011. It focuses on developing therapies for cancers that disproportionately affect children, teenagers, and young adults. The company aims to translate epigenetic discoveries into novel treatments.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Drug Development: Development of targeted therapies for cancers, focusing on epigenetic targets such as LSD1.
  • Clinical Trials: Conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its drug candidates.
  • Partnerships and Collaborations: Establishing partnerships with research institutions and other pharmaceutical companies to advance its research and development efforts.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team typically includes a CEO, CFO, Chief Medical Officer, and other key executives. The organizational structure is that of a typical biopharmaceutical company, with departments dedicated to research and development, clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and business development.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Seclidemstat: Seclidemstat is a reversible LSD1 inhibitor being developed for Ewing sarcoma and other cancers. As a clinical-stage asset, it currently has no direct revenue or market share. Competitors in Ewing Sarcoma development include companies focusing on combination therapies and novel chemotherapies, as well as immunotherapies such as CAR-T cell therapies. Specific competitors include larger pharma companies with more advanced or alternative Ewing Sarcoma treatment pipelines.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The biopharmaceutical industry is characterized by high research and development costs, long development timelines, and a high failure rate. The market for cancer therapies is substantial and growing, driven by an aging population and advancements in cancer diagnostics and treatment.

Positioning

Salarius is positioned as a company focused on developing targeted therapies for rare cancers. Its competitive advantage lies in its expertise in epigenetic drug development and its focus on underserved patient populations.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for cancer therapies is substantial, estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Salarius is targeting niche markets within this larger TAM, specifically rare pediatric cancers. The TAM for Ewing sarcoma is significantly smaller but still represents a valuable market opportunity for targeted therapies.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Targeted therapy approach
  • Focus on rare and underserved cancers
  • Experienced management team
  • Promising preclinical and clinical data

Weaknesses

  • Limited financial resources
  • Reliance on a single drug candidate (Seclidemstat)
  • High risk of clinical trial failure
  • Competition from larger pharmaceutical companies

Opportunities

  • Potential for breakthrough therapy designation
  • Expansion into other cancer indications
  • Strategic partnerships and collaborations
  • Increasing awareness of epigenetic targets in cancer

Threats

  • Clinical trial failure
  • Regulatory hurdles
  • Competition from other therapies
  • Difficulty in raising capital

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • GILD
  • MRK
  • BMY

Competitive Landscape

Salarius faces significant competition from larger pharmaceutical companies with greater financial resources and more advanced pipelines. Its competitive advantage lies in its focus on specific epigenetic targets and its expertise in developing therapies for rare cancers.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Salarius's growth has been primarily driven by the advancement of Seclidemstat through clinical trials and the securing of financing to support these efforts.

Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the successful completion of clinical trials and the potential approval and commercialization of Seclidemstat or other drug candidates. Analyst estimates vary widely due to the inherent uncertainty in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include the initiation of new clinical trials, the announcement of clinical data, and the forging of strategic partnerships.

Summary

Salarius Pharmaceuticals is a high-risk, high-reward clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on rare cancers. Its success hinges on the progress and approval of Seclidemstat, its primary drug candidate. The company faces financial constraints and competition from larger players, making strategic partnerships crucial for future growth. Investors should closely monitor clinical trial results and regulatory developments.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Industry publications

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About Salarius Pharmaceuticals Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Houston, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 2015-01-29
Acting CEO, Executive VP of Finance & CFO Mr. Mark J. Rosenblum CPA
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 2
Full time employees 2

Salarius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company that focuses on developing treatments for cancers with unmet medical need. Its lead candidate is Seclidemstat (SP-2577), a small molecular inhibitor which is in Phase I/II clinical trial for the treatment of advanced solid tumors, as well as Ewing sarcoma. The company also offers SP-3164, a small molecular protein degrader for the treatment of hematological and solid tumors. It has a strategic partnership with The University of Utah Research Foundation for the exclusive license with respect to patent rights protecting SP-2577 and related compounds and Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas for product development activities. The company is based in Houston, Texas.