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Savara Inc(SVRA)

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1-STAR RATING
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$5.34
09/14/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SVRA

09/14/2026: SVRA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Savara Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing inhaled therapies for rare respiratory conditions like pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. Its primary value rests on the clinical progression of its lead candidate, molgramostim, which has received orphan drug designation. The company's main strength is its specialized focus, though it faces high risks typical of early-stage biotech, including binary outcomes from clinical trials and the need for ongoing financing. Investors should monitor clinical data readouts and regulatory engagement, as these are the primary catalysts for long-term growth. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance and a focus on biotech innovation.

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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 success but entails high binary risk.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMomentum investors may find entry points based on clinical trial milestones and regulatory news flow.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of current earnings or dividends makes it unsuitable for traditional value-based strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitSavara provides no income and reinvests all capital into R&D.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe binary nature of drug development makes this stock unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighClinical-stage biotech stocks often experience significant price swings based on trial results.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuations are heavily dependent on future probability-weighted success of drug candidates.
Competition risk (Rare respiratory therapy)MediumLarger companies with more resources may develop competing treatments or diagnostic tools.
Business qualityMediumThe company is reliant on the successful development of a single lead asset.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend income is expected for the foreseeable future.
Execution riskHighThe company must successfully navigate complex regulatory and commercialization hurdles.

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 -5.8%
Avg. Invested days 30
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

SVRA receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

SVRA 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 (-23.9%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

SVRA'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

SVRA's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at +0.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-23.9%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-13.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

Institutional ownership is 106.7% and approximately 63.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.59% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

NEA Management Company, LLC 11.91%
Bain Capital Life Sciences Investors, LLC 8.57%
VR Adviser, LLC 6.69%
Deerfield Management Co 6.60%
TCG Crossover Management, LLC 6.02%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

SVRA 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. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

SVRA has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.09B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10.94
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10.94
Volume (30-day avg) 1.5M shares
Beta 0.25
52 Weeks Range 3.34 - 7.00
Updated Date 09/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 3.34 - 7.00
Updated Date 09/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.58

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Clinical-Stage R&DDevelopment of molgramostim and potential future rare respiratory assets.The company currently makes no money and is investing capital to reach regulatory approval for its drugs.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 0.41
Enterprise Value 947.34M
Price to Sales(TTM) 145272.62
Enterprise Value 947.34M
Price to Sales(TTM) 145272.62
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4269.22
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -4.76
Shares Outstanding 204.93M
Shares Floating 129.69M
Shares Outstanding 204.93M
Shares Floating 129.69M
Percent Insiders 2.59
Percent Institutions 106.66

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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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Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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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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About Savara Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Yardley, PA, United States
IPO Launch date 2017-06-01
Chairman & CEO Mr. Matthew Pauls J.D., M.B.A.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 70
Full time employees 70

Savara Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on rare respiratory diseases in the United States. The company's lead product candidate is molgramostim, an inhaled granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, which is in Phase 3 development stage for the treatment of autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. Savara Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Yardley, Pennsylvania.