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Tenax Therapeutics Inc(TENX)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for TENX
10/26/2026: TENX (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Tenax Therapeutics is a development-stage biotechnology company focused exclusively on advancing levosimendan for patients with pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. Its core strength lies in a focused, late-stage clinical pipeline targeting a significant unmet medical need. The primary investment story centers on the potential regulatory success and commercialization of this lead asset. However, the company faces substantial risks, including clinical development failure, intense competition from well-funded rivals, and a reliance on external financing which may dilute shareholders. This stock is generally suited for aggressive, risk-tolerant investors looking for high-reward clinical trial outcomes and should be monitored closely for regulatory and trial updates.
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 style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers speculative growth potential tied to binary clinical trial outcomes. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum potential exists around clinical news cycles, provided the signal remains positive. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The lack of earnings and cash flow makes it unsuitable for traditional value investing. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | There is no dividend income and the company is in a capital-consuming phase. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The high volatility and clinical risk profile are incompatible with low-risk objectives. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Small-cap biotech stocks frequently experience significant price swings based on clinical news and funding events. |
| Valuation risk | High | Valuation is highly speculative and based on the probability of future clinical success. |
| Competition risk (cardiovascular drug market) | High | The company faces competition from established pharmaceutical companies with greater resources. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business relies on a single clinical-stage asset, creating high dependency on its success. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | The company provides no income to investors. |
| Execution risk | High | Failure to successfully execute clinical trials or secure regulatory approval would severely impact value. |
Price Behavior

Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 179.97% | Avg. Invested days 53 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating ![]() | Upturn Advisory Performance | Stock Returns Performance |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 64.37M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.62 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.62 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2.5M shares | Beta 0.92 | 52 Weeks Range 1.31 - 19.40 | Updated Date 10/25/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 1.31 - 19.40 | Updated Date 10/25/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.6 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Development | Developing PH-HFpEF treatments using levosimendan. | The company is currently not generating revenue and is investing to bring its first product to market. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 0.3 | Enterprise Value -48.37M | Price to Sales(TTM) 414.72 |
Enterprise Value -48.37M | Price to Sales(TTM) 414.72 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 263.34 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.14 | Shares Outstanding 37.42M | Shares Floating 29.86M |
Shares Outstanding 37.42M | Shares Floating 29.86M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.18 | Percent Institutions 115.46 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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