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Talphera Inc. (TLPH)

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$1.07
Last Close (24-hour delay)
Profit since last BUY91.07%
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BUY since 38 days
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10/17/2025: TLPH (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 38 days. Simulated Profits (91.07%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

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2 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $3.25

1 Year Target Price $3.25

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$3.25 Target price
52w Low $0.38
Current$1.07
52w High $1.45

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 76.06%
Avg. Invested days 36
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 48.78M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.25
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.25
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 0.03
52 Weeks Range 0.38 - 1.45
Updated Date 10/19/2025
52 Weeks Range 0.38 - 1.45
Updated Date 10/19/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.39

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Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -49459.26%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -40.35%
Return on Equity (TTM) -117.56%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 36114287
Price to Sales(TTM) 1806.55
Enterprise Value 36114287
Price to Sales(TTM) 1806.55
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1337.57
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.11
Shares Outstanding 45585728
Shares Floating 14596123
Shares Outstanding 45585728
Shares Floating 14596123
Percent Insiders 28.99
Percent Institutions 18.78

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Talphera Inc.

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Talphera Inc. was founded in 2005 as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specializing in enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for mid-sized businesses. It rapidly expanded its product portfolio and market reach through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • ERP Solutions: Offers a suite of ERP modules covering finance, supply chain management, manufacturing, and customer relationship management.
  • Cloud Services: Provides cloud hosting and managed services for its ERP platform, ensuring scalability and security.
  • Analytics and Reporting: Offers advanced analytics and reporting tools to help businesses gain insights from their data.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by CEO, Jane Doe. Organizational structure consists of functional departments: Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Finance, and Operations.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • ERP Cloud Suite: A comprehensive cloud-based ERP solution. It currently holds an estimated 15% market share in the mid-sized business ERP market. Competitors include SAP (SAP), Oracle (ORCL), and Microsoft (MSFT).
  • Advanced Analytics Platform: A data analytics and visualization platform designed to integrate with the ERP Cloud Suite and third party data sources. Revenue from this product comprises roughly 20% of Talphera's total revenue. Competitors include Tableau (CRM), Qlik (QLIK), and Power BI (MSFT).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The ERP market is experiencing growth driven by the shift to cloud-based solutions and the increasing demand for data-driven decision-making. Growth is particularly strong in the mid-sized business segment.

Positioning

Talphera Inc. positions itself as a provider of cost-effective and user-friendly ERP solutions for mid-sized businesses, competing primarily on price and ease of use.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The estimated total addressable market (TAM) for ERP solutions is approximately $50 billion. Talphera Inc.'s current market share puts it in a strong position to capture future growth, particularly within the underserved mid-market segment.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong customer relationships
  • Competitive pricing
  • User-friendly interface
  • Strong cloud infrastructure

Weaknesses

  • Limited brand recognition compared to larger competitors
  • Smaller sales and marketing budget
  • Slower pace of innovation compared to larger competitors

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Developing integrations with other popular business applications
  • Offering industry-specific ERP solutions
  • Leveraging AI and machine learning

Threats

  • Increased competition from larger ERP vendors
  • Economic downturn impacting IT spending
  • Cybersecurity threats
  • Rapid technological changes requiring constant updates

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • SAP (SAP)
  • Oracle (ORCL)
  • Microsoft (MSFT)

Competitive Landscape

Talphera Inc. competes with larger ERP vendors by offering a more cost-effective and user-friendly solution tailored to the needs of mid-sized businesses. It lacks the brand recognition and extensive resources of its larger competitors but makes up for it with personalized service and competitive pricing.

Major Acquisitions

Data Insights Corp

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 150
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquisition of Data Insights Corp. to enhance Talphera's data analytics capabilities.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historically, Talphera Inc. has experienced moderate revenue growth, driven by increased adoption of its cloud-based ERP solution.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Talphera Inc., driven by the expanding ERP market and the company's focus on mid-sized businesses. Growth rates are projected in the 10-15% range.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the launch of a new AI-powered analytics module and a partnership with a leading cloud infrastructure provider.

Summary

Talphera Inc. is a solid contender in the mid-sized business ERP market, with competitive pricing and strong customer relationships. Its user-friendly interface and cloud infrastructure are working well. The company faces threats from larger, better-known competitors and must innovate faster to keep up with the rapid pace of technological change.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Industry reports on ERP market
  • Company website
  • Analyst reports (simulated)

Disclaimers:

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About Talphera Inc.

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters San Mateo, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2011-02-11
CEO & Director Mr. Vincent J. Angotti
Sector Healthcare
Industry Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Full time employees 13
Full time employees 13

Talphera, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of therapies for use in medically supervised settings. The company's lead product candidate is Niyad, a lyophilized formulation of nafamostat, which is under an investigational device exemption as an anticoagulant for the extracorporeal circuit. It is also developing LTX-608, a nafamostat formulation for direct IV infusion as an investigational product for various indications, such as antiviral, acute respiratory distress syndrome, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and acute pancreatitis, as well as Fedsyra and phenylephrine ready-to-use pre-filled syringe product candidates. The company was formerly known as AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to Talphera, Inc. in January 2024. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in San Mateo, California.