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Stoke Therapeutics Inc(STOK)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$25.04
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for STOK

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

Stoke Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing RNA-based medicines to treat genetic diseases by upregulating protein expression. Its primary strength lies in its proprietary TANGO platform, which offers a unique approach to addressing conditions caused by haploinsufficiency. The company's main investment story centers on the potential of its lead candidate, STK-001, to effectively treat Dravet syndrome. However, Stoke faces significant execution and binary risks common to clinical-stage firms, including the dependency on successful trial results and the need for ongoing capital. This stock is best suited for risk-tolerant investors who should closely monitor clinical data updates and the company's cash runway.

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 fitThe company offers high growth potential linked to clinical breakthroughs, but it carries significant risk due to its pre-commercial stage.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum may be driven by clinical trial catalysts, but the stock is subject to high volatility contingent on data readouts.
Value investorWeak fitStoke lacks earnings or dividends, making it unsuitable for traditional value-based investment strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and is focused exclusively on capital-intensive R&D.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe inherent uncertainty of clinical development makes this an inappropriate choice for low-risk, capital-preservation portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighClinical-stage stocks frequently experience sharp price movements based on trial results and regulatory updates.
Valuation riskHighValuation is speculative, as it is based on the future probability of success rather than existing cash flows.
Competition risk (RNA therapeutics)Medium / highThe sector is crowded with well-funded competitors developing alternative gene-modulating technologies.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is innovative, the company is still unproven in bringing a drug to market.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should expect zero income generation from this stock.
Execution riskHighThe company faces significant hurdles in clinical trial design, patient recruitment, and regulatory approval.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

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 -0.72%
Avg. Invested days 30
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
STOK receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
STOK has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+92.3%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 24.4%) are partially offset by weak profitability (net margin -3.7%), modest insider ownership of 3.68%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
STOK's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 59.2%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is STOK's strongest growth driver at +404.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Earnings growth (+92.3%, strong) and free-cash-flow growth (+151.6%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 125.4% and approximately 70.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.68% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.11%
RTW INVESTMENTS, LLC 8.72%
FMR Inc 8.23%
Lynx1 Capital Management, LP 6.26%
Redmile Group, LLC 6.12%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
STOK generates approximately $1,000 of gross profit, $-112 of operating income, and $244 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
STOK has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.62B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 46.46
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 46.46
Volume (30-day avg) 1.1M shares
Beta 1.26
52 Weeks Range 20.32 - 40.22
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 20.32 - 40.22
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -3.38

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Research & DevelopmentFocus on TANGO-based platform and pipeline drug candidates like STK-001.The company does not yet sell products; it creates value by progressing experimental drugs toward potential regulatory approval.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 204.08
Enterprise Value 1.11B
Price to Sales(TTM) 58.57
Enterprise Value 1.11B
Price to Sales(TTM) 58.57
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.58
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 26.37
Shares Outstanding 64.53M
Shares Floating 45.61M
Shares Outstanding 64.53M
Shares Floating 45.61M
Percent Insiders 3.68
Percent Institutions 125.42

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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