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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/16/2025: XRTX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $14.72
1 Year Target Price $14.72
1 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -55.15% | Avg. Invested days 26 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.58M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 14.72 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 14.72 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta -0.01 | 52 Weeks Range 0.80 - 2.98 | Updated Date 07/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.80 - 2.98 | Updated Date 07/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.1 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -36.5% | Return on Equity (TTM) -37.96% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 0.96 | Enterprise Value 1490454 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 1490454 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.09 | Shares Outstanding 3788250 | Shares Floating 3654066 |
Shares Outstanding 3788250 | Shares Floating 3654066 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.38 | Percent Institutions 4.71 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 1 | Target Price 14.72 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
XORTX Therapeutics Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
XORTX Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies to treat progressive kidney disease. Founded to address unmet needs in renal disease, the company has focused on developing its lead product, XORTX-005, for various kidney disorders.
Core Business Areas
- Drug Development: Focuses on the research, development, and clinical trials of XORTX-005 and other pipeline candidates targeting kidney diseases such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and diabetic nephropathy.
- Commercialization Planning: Planning and preparing for the commercialization of developed drugs upon regulatory approval, including manufacturing, distribution, and marketing strategies.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a team with experience in drug development and commercialization. Organizational structure typically consists of departments for research and development, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and business development.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- XORTX-005: A proprietary formulation of oxipurinol being developed for the treatment of FSGS, diabetic nephropathy, and other progressive kidney diseases. Currently undergoing clinical trials. Market share is currently 0% as the product is not yet approved. Competitors include companies developing treatments for FSGS and diabetic nephropathy such as Retrophin (now Travere Therapeutics) and various pharmaceutical companies with established drugs for managing kidney disease complications.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The pharmaceutical industry focused on kidney disease is growing due to the increasing prevalence of diabetes and hypertension, major risk factors for kidney damage. The market is characterized by high unmet needs and significant opportunities for novel therapies.
Positioning
XORTX Therapeutics Inc. is positioned as a company developing innovative therapies for progressive kidney disease. Its competitive advantage lies in its proprietary formulation of oxipurinol and its focus on specific kidney disorders with limited treatment options.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for FSGS and diabetic nephropathy is estimated to be billions of dollars. XORTX is positioned to capture a portion of this market if XORTX-005 gains regulatory approval and demonstrates clinical efficacy.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary drug formulation (XORTX-005)
- Focus on unmet needs in kidney disease
- Experienced management team
- Strong intellectual property protection
Weaknesses
- Limited financial resources
- Dependence on single lead product
- Clinical trial risks and uncertainties
- Lack of commercial infrastructure
Opportunities
- Successful clinical trial outcomes
- Regulatory approval and market access
- Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
- Expansion into new indications
Threats
- Competition from established pharmaceutical companies
- Failure in clinical trials
- Regulatory hurdles and delays
- Changes in healthcare policies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TRVN
Competitive Landscape
XORTX Therapeutics Inc. faces competition from established pharmaceutical companies with existing treatments for kidney disease complications and other biotechnology companies developing novel therapies. XORTX's advantage lies in its focus on specific unmet needs and its proprietary drug formulation.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is measured by the advancement of its lead product through clinical trials and the securing of financing to support these activities.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the successful completion of clinical trials, regulatory approval of XORTX-005, and subsequent commercialization. Analyst estimates depend greatly on stage of approval
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include ongoing clinical trials for XORTX-005 in FSGS and diabetic nephropathy, as well as efforts to secure funding and partnerships.
Summary
XORTX Therapeutics Inc. is a development-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on kidney disease. Its strength lies in its proprietary drug candidate and focus on unmet needs. It faces risks related to clinical trials, regulatory approval, and competition. Future success depends on positive clinical trial outcomes and successful commercialization.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- SEC filings
- Analyst reports
Disclaimers:
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About XORTX Therapeutics Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Calgary, AB, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2018-11-28 | Founder, CEO, President & Director Dr. Allen Warren Davidoff Ph.D. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees - | Website https://www.xortx.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.xortx.com |
XORTX Therapeutics Inc., a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of therapies to treat gout and progressive kidney disease. Its drug development programs include XRx-026, which is in the third phase for the treatment of gout; XRx-008, which is in the second phase to treat autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease; XRx-101, which is in the second phase to treat acute kidney injury associated with respiratory virus infection; and XRX-225, which is in the preclinical stage for the treatment of type 2 diabetic nephropathy. It has a license agreement with the University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. for the use of uric acid lowering agent to treat insulin resistance. The company is based in Calgary, Canada.
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