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Aligos Therapeutics Inc

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28,5M USD
P/E
EV / Rev
-0,7x
Div yield
Op margin
-2 489,5 %
ROE
7,5 %
Net margin
477,0 %
Debt / equity
0,00
Beta
52w range
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About

Aligos Therapeutics Inc is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of chronic viral diseases, including hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV).

Business. Aligos Therapeutics Inc (ALGS.O) is a biotechnology company operating within the healthcare diagnostics sector. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

Classification99 %
SectorHealth Care
Industry groupBiotechnology & Life-Science Tools
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Sell-side consensus
BUY5 analysts
5 buy0 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target65,80

Analyst recommendations

5 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy5
Hold0
Sell0
12-month price target
65,80
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
  • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
5 analysts · indicative
Ownership
LPL Financial LLC
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
7,5 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Company
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Aligos Therapeutics Inc (ALGS.O) is a biotechnology company operating within the healthcare diagnostics sector. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

    Classification99 %
    SectorHealth Care
    Industry groupBiotechnology & Life-Science Tools
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Aligos Therapeutics Inc maintains a strong liquidity position, with $45.08 million in cash and equivalents, and a current ratio of 4.23, indicating a robust ability to meet short-term obligations. The company's liquidity_fpt score reflects a low risk of liquidity stress, supported by a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0 and minimal long-term debt of $207,000. However, the company reported negative operating cash flow of $42.24 million, which may signal ongoing operational challenges.

    Profitability metrics show mixed results. The company reported a net income of $5.06 million, but this was offset by an operating loss of $26.41 million, indicating significant operational inefficiencies. Return on equity (ROE) stands at 7.53%, and return on assets (ROA) at 4.65%, both below the industry median for biotechnology firms, suggesting underperformance relative to peers.

    Geographically, Aligos Therapeutics Inc does not disclose segment-specific revenue data, but its primary focus is on the development of antiviral therapies, with a concentration in HBV and HCV treatments. The company's revenue of $1.06 million is relatively modest, and there is no indication of geographic diversification in the available data.

    The company's growth trajectory is uncertain. While it has a positive free cash flow of $5.35 million, this is not sufficient to offset the operating cash outflow. Analysts have provided a wide range of price targets, from $20 to $175, with a mean of $65.80 and a median of $48.00, reflecting significant uncertainty about the company's future performance. The mean recommendation of 1.80 suggests a generally positive outlook, but the absence of "hold" or "sell" ratings indicates a lack of consensus.

    Risk factors include the company's reliance on a limited number of therapeutic candidates, which exposes it to clinical and regulatory risks. The risk assessment indicates a low probability of dilution and no immediate liquidity concerns, but the company's high operating losses and negative cash flow from operations suggest ongoing financial stress. No dilution flags were detected in recent filings, and the company has not issued new shares recently.

    Recent events include the continued development of its HBV and HCV programs, with no major clinical or regulatory milestones reported in the latest financial data. The company has not filed for additional financing, and there are no indications of significant changes in its capital structure or business strategy.

    Key takeaways
    • Aligos Therapeutics Inc has a strong liquidity position with $45.08 million in cash and equivalents and a current ratio of 4.23.
    • The company reported a net income of $5.06 million but an operating loss of $26.41 million, indicating operational inefficiencies.
    • The company's ROE of 7.53% and ROA of 4.65% are below the industry median, suggesting underperformance relative to peers.
    • Analysts have provided a wide range of price targets, from $20 to $175, with a mean of $65.80 and a median of $48.00, reflecting significant uncertainty about the company's future performance.
    • The company has a low risk of dilution and no immediate liquidity concerns, but its high operating losses and negative cash flow from operations suggest ongoing financial stress.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 4

    Analysts project 1,113% upside to a mean price target of $65.80, signaling strong institutional confidence in future growth.

    The company maintains a low leverage band with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, reducing financial distress risk.

    Net margin of 4.77% ranks above the 75th percentile within the biotechnology and medical research cohort.

    Dilution, liquidity, and credit risks are all assessed at low levels, indicating a stable risk profile.

    BEAR CASE · 3

    The company generated negative free cash flow of $23.7 million in FY2026, highlighting persistent cash burn issues.

    Operating margin of -24.9% falls into the bottom quartile of the biotechnology cohort, reflecting poor operational efficiency.

    Cash conversion ratio of -8.35 ranks in the bottom quartile of the cohort, showing weak cash generation capabilities.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-05-07
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights
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    Revenue $2.8M, +810,0% YoY; Operating income −39,9% YoY.

    Revenue$2.8M+810,0 % YoY
    Operating income-$26.9M−39,9 % YoY
    Net income
    Free cash flow
    EPS
    Operating cash flow-$23.1M−10,6 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue$2.8M
    Gross profit
    Operating income-$26.9M
    Net income
    Margins
    Gross margin
    Operating margin-951.6%
    Net margin
    FCF margin
    Balance sheet
    Total assets
    Total liabilities$32.8M
    Total equity$31.8M
    Cash & equivalents$30.0M
    Long-term debt$82.0k
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow-$23.1M
    CapEx-$69.0k
    Free cash flow
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue $2.8MOperating costs $29.8M
    Highlights
    • Revenue $2.8M, +810,0% YoY
    • Operating income −39,9% YoY
    • Operating margin -951.6%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $4,60
    Market cap
    $41.4M
    Enterprise value
    -$3.5M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    -0.7x
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    0.6x
    P / Tangible book
    0.6x
    Tangible book
    $67.2M
    Net cash
    $44.9M
    Current ratio
    4.2
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    4.7%
    ROE
    7.5%
    Cash conversion
    -835.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -7.2%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

    INDUSTRYSEGMENTCOMPANYHealthcareIndustryBiotechnology & Life-Science Tools27,7B node revenueIQV 58,8%CRL 14,5%MEDP 9,1%ALKS 5,3%PIII 5,3%ORGO 2,0%NAGE 0,5%SPRY 0,3%Other 4,2%
    Source: company disclosures · own-taxonomy revenue-covered setALGS 0,0% · rank #53 of 78

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    Peer comparison

    Peer comparison8 peers · vs ALGS · multiples and returns
    IQ
    IQV
    Iqvia Holdings Inc
    $181,94
    30,9B USD
    P/E
    22,7x
    +14,5 vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    21,9 %
    +14,3 vs self
    CR
    CRL
    Charles River Laboratories
    $230,87
    11,4B USD
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    -4,6 %
    -12,1 vs self
    ME
    MEDP
    Medpace Holdings Inc
    $576,00
    16,7B USD
    P/E
    34,4x
    +26,2 vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    75,4 %
    +67,9 vs self
    AL
    ALKS
    Alkermes PLC
    $49,53
    8,2B USD
    P/E
    39,8x
    +31,6 vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    8,4 %
    +0,9 vs self
    PI
    PIII
    P3 Health Partners Inc
    $10,20
    73,8M USD
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    95,3 %
    +87,8 vs self
    OR
    ORGO
    Organogenesis Holdings Inc
    $2,38
    306,2M USD
    P/E
    9,0x
    +0,8 vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    8,5 %
    +1,0 vs self
    NA
    NAGE
    Niagen Bioscience Inc
    $3,53
    281,1M USD
    P/E
    17,4x
    +9,2 vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    22,7 %
    +15,2 vs self
    SP
    SPRY
    Ars Pharmaceuticals Inc
    $5,51
    547,1M USD
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    -149,9 %
    -157,4 vs self

    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    -6,81
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    5
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    as of 2026-05-16 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate-6,81
    Revenueno estimateno estimate11,2M USD
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate-96,5M USD
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in USD. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution5 analysts
    Strong buy1
    Buy4
    Hold0
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$65,80 · Median $48,00
    Low $20,00High $175,00
    Operating income · consensus-96,5M USD
    EPS surprise
    +64,0 %
    reported vs consensus · beat
    Revenue surprise
    −80,4 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

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    Sell-side observations

    Low$20,00
    Mean$65,80
    Median$48,00
    High$175,00
    Spot$4,60
    +1330.4 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin-2 489,5 %Below median
    Net Margin477,0 %Above P75
    ROE7,5 %Above P75
    Capex / Rev-7,2 %Below median
    D/E0,00Above median
    Cash Conv-8,35Bottom quartile

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    Derivatives & instruments

    Derivative transactions

    Net acquired 176 085 sh4 grants4 insiders
    • Calhoun Lesley AnnSee Remarks · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 37 485 @ $7,03grant · 2026-03-09
    • Symons Julian A.See Remarks · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 23 310 @ $7,03grant · 2026-03-09
    • Aneja NikhilPrincipal Accounting Officer · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 9 450 @ $7,03grant · 2026-03-09
    • BLATT LAWRENCEDirector, President and CEO · Stock Option (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 105 840 @ $7,03grant · 2026-03-09

    Actions

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    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    Source documents
    • Aligos Therapeutics Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
    • Aligos Therapeutics Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
    • Aligos Therapeutics Inc Market data — ESG · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • LPL Financial LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Vanguard Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$2M
    • Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$0M
    • Wells Fargo AdvisorsBrokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Leadership

    • Leonid BeigelmanPresident, Director
    • Matthew McclureExecutive Vice President

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

    521.4Kshares short-4.0% vs prior
    1.01days to cover
    64.1%short of daily vol
    7.1Kfails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    ALGS.OCanonical
    NASDAQ · USD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 88.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -2.2%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 88.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -39.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): -1,106.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 81.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 3.90xDerived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 284.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 0.65xDerived (calculated)
    • Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -50.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 26.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -27.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -64.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): -45.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 1.3%Derived (calculated)
    • R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -1.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (annual): USD -87.98MSEC XBRL filing
    • Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 53.55MSEC XBRL filing
    • Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 18.3MSEC XBRL filing
    • Net income (annual): USD -24.19MSEC XBRL filing
    • Current liabilities (annual): USD 21.23MSEC XBRL filing
    • Operating cash flow (annual): USD -82.5MSEC XBRL filing
    • Shares outstanding (annual): 6.18MSEC XBRL filing
    • Total assets (annual): USD 88.53MSEC XBRL filing
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-10-28EVENTUpcomingQ3 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-05-07 16:05 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026 Revenue USD 2.8M
    2026-05-07FILING10-Q filing →
    2026-05-07FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-04-29FILINGDEF 14A filing →
    2026-04-21FILING8-K filing →
    2026-04-14FILING8-K filing →
    2026-03-09 00:00 UTCINSIDER4 insider transactions — 2026-03 4 derivative
    2026-03-09INSIDERSymons Julian A. acquired 23.3k sh Stock Option (Right to Buy) — See Remarks
    2026-03-09INSIDERAneja Nikhil acquired 9.4k sh Stock Option (Right to Buy) — Principal Accounting Officer
    2026-03-09INSIDERCalhoun Lesley Ann acquired 37.5k sh Stock Option (Right to Buy) — See Remarks
    2026-03-09INSIDERBLATT LAWRENCE acquired 105.8k sh Stock Option (Right to Buy) — Director, President and CEO
    2026-03-05 08:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue USD 0.2M · Net USD -19.9M
    2026-03-05 08:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue USD 2.2M · Net USD -24.2M
    2026-03-05FILING10-K filing →
    2026-03-05FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-02-04FILING8-K filing →
    2025-11-06 08:38 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Revenue USD 0.7M · Net USD -31.5M
    2025-11-06FILING10-Q filing →
    2025-11-06FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2025-08-06 16:05 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue USD 1.0M · Net USD -15.9M
    2025-08-06FILING10-Q filing →
    2025-08-06FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2025-07-16 00:00 UTCINSIDER3 insider transactions — 2025-07 3 derivative
    2025-06-25 00:00 UTCINSIDER6 insider transactions — 2025-06 6 derivative
    2025-05-06 08:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue USD 0.3M · Net USD 43.1M
    2025-03-10 08:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue USD 0.6M · Net USD -82.2M
    2025-03-10 08:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue USD 3.9M · Net USD -131.2M
    2025-02-28 00:00 UTCINSIDER3 insider transactions — 2025-02 3 derivative
    2024-11-06 16:29 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue USD 1.3M · Net USD -19.3M
    2024-10-08 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2024-10 1 derivative
    2024-09-04 00:00 UTCINSIDER3 insider transactions — 2024-09 3 derivative
    2024-08-07 00:00 UTCINSIDER2 insider transactions — 2024-08 2 derivative
    2024-08-06 16:05 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue USD 1.1M · Net USD 5.1M
    2024-03-12 16:05 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue USD 15.5M · Net USD -87.7M
    2023-03-09 16:05 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue USD 13.9M · Net USD -96.0M
    2022-03-10 16:05 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue USD 4.4M · Net USD -128.3M
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