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Scholar Rock Holding Corp(SRRK)

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3-STAR RATING
PASS
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$43.25
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SRRK

10/28/2026: SRRK (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Scholar Rock is a clinical-stage-turned-commercial biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for rare neuromuscular diseases, most notably spinal muscular atrophy. Its main strength lies in its proprietary platform that selectively targets protein growth factors, resulting in its first FDA-approved product, Isembyld. The company's primary growth opportunity is the successful commercial launch of Isembyld and the potential extension of its technology into cardiometabolic indications. Risks include intense competition from established biopharma, high execution requirements for commercialization, and the ongoing need for capital. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to novel biotech innovation, provided they can tolerate significant volatility.

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 fitThe company's transition to a commercial-stage firm provides a clear growth catalyst centered on its newly approved SMA therapy.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMarket attention following the launch of Isembyld makes this ticker a potential play for momentum-driven price action.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of consistent earnings and high clinical development risk make it unsuitable for traditional value-based strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitScholar Rock is a growth-stage biotech that does not pay dividends and focuses all capital on pipeline development and commercialization.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high volatility inherent in clinical-stage biopharma renders this stock unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighBiotech stocks often experience extreme price swings based on clinical data, regulatory decisions, and market sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highThe stock price reflects high growth expectations that may be disrupted if the commercial launch of Isembyld fails to meet targets.
Competition risk (Rare Disease/SMA competition)HighEstablished players with massive resources have significant influence over the standard of care in the rare disease market.
Business qualityMediumThe business is transitioning, and its long-term commercial execution remains to be proven at scale.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income as the company is focused on reinvestment.
Execution riskMedium / highThe company must successfully navigate the complex logistics of a commercial product launch for the first time.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

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

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 53.94%
Avg. Invested days 30
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SRRK has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-53.5%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SRRK'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

★★★★★
SRRK's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at +0.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-53.5%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-49.5%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 117.5% and approximately 85.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.73%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

FMR Inc 14.78%
Siren, L.L.C. 7.86%
BlackRock Inc 7.80%
Samsara BioCapital, LLC 5.66%
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 5.58%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SRRK 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

★★★★★
SRRK has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.27B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 70.44
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 70.44
Volume (30-day avg) 2.0M shares
Beta 0.62
52 Weeks Range 27.07 - 61.76
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 27.07 - 61.76
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -3.32

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Product RevenueSales of its FDA-approved lead asset, Isembyld (apitegromab), for spinal muscular atrophy.The company's primary potential revenue source is now the commercial sale of its breakthrough muscle-targeted drug.
Collaboration and LicensingMilestone payments and royalties from partnerships for its growth factor-targeting platform.The company may also generate cash through deals with larger pharma partners to develop parts of its pipeline.

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 4.89B
Price to Sales(TTM) 13.14
Enterprise Value 4.89B
Price to Sales(TTM) 13.14
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.22
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.08
Shares Outstanding 121.79M
Shares Floating 104.09M
Shares Outstanding 121.79M
Shares Floating 104.09M
Percent Insiders 0.73
Percent Institutions 117.47

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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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