Celc.O
CELC.O is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.
Business. CELC.O is a biotechnology and medical research company operating within the healthcare sector. The firm engages in pharmaceuticals and medical research activities, generating revenue through product sales. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level without geographic or segmental breakdowns.
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12 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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- 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
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Synthesis
CELC.O is a biotechnology and medical research company operating within the healthcare sector. The firm engages in pharmaceuticals and medical research activities, generating revenue through product sales. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level without geographic or segmental breakdowns.
CELC.O has a market capitalization of $6.74 billion and a price-to-book ratio of 67.03, indicating a high valuation relative to its book value. The company's liquidity position is characterized by $165.7 million in cash and equivalents, but it also carries $321.9 million in long-term debt, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.2. The company's current ratio of 10.55 suggests a strong short-term liquidity position, with current assets significantly outpacing current liabilities.
The company's profitability is currently negative, with an operating loss of $172.2 million and a net loss of $177.0 million in the latest reporting period. Return on equity (ROE) is -1.76%, and return on assets (ROA) is -0.38%, both well below the industry median for biotechnology firms. These metrics indicate that the company is not generating returns for shareholders or efficiently utilizing its assets to generate profit.
CELC.O's revenue is concentrated in a few key therapeutic areas, with a primary focus on oncology. The company's geographic exposure is primarily in North America, where it has a significant presence in clinical trials and commercial operations. However, the company has limited revenue diversification across therapeutic areas and geographies, which could expose it to market-specific risks.
The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no clear revenue growth in the latest financial period. Analysts have provided a mean price target of $134.18, slightly below the current market price of $139.44, suggesting a cautious outlook. The company's capital expenditure of $249,000 is minimal, indicating a focus on maintaining operations rather than expanding capacity.
The company faces several risk factors, including its high debt-to-equity ratio and negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. These factors could limit its financial flexibility and increase its vulnerability to economic downturns or unexpected expenses. The risk of dilution is currently low, but the company's high valuation and negative cash flow could lead to future equity issuances to fund operations or reduce debt.
Recent events include the release of the latest financial snapshot, which highlights the company's ongoing financial challenges. The company has not disclosed any major new product launches or strategic partnerships in the recent period, and its focus remains on advancing its pipeline of oncology therapies.
- CELC.O is a biotechnology company with a high valuation but negative profitability and significant debt.
- The company's liquidity position is strong in the short term but weak in the long term due to its high debt load.
- CELC.O's revenue is concentrated in oncology and North America, which could expose it to market-specific risks.
- Analysts have a cautious outlook, with a mean price target below the current market price.
- The company's high debt-to-equity ratio and negative net cash position are key risk factors.
- CELC.O's capital expenditure is minimal, indicating a focus on maintaining operations rather than expanding capacity.
Bull / Bear case
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -3,99 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 44,6M USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | -204,3M USD |
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Risk factors
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Benchmarks vs cohort
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Comparable transactions
Derivatives & instruments
Derivative transactions
- Director · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common StockDisposed 14 048 @ $10,69gift · 2026-06-10
- Director · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common StockDisposed 12 503 @ $10,69gift · 2026-06-10
- Director, Chief Science Officer · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common StockDisposed 1 000 @ $9,89exercise · 2026-06-02
- Director · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common StockDisposed 9 000 @ $5,10exercise · 2026-05-04
- Director · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common StockDisposed 3 000 @ $5,10exercise · 2026-03-31
- Director · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common StockDisposed 3 000 @ $5,50exercise · 2025-12-05
- Director · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common StockDisposed 250 @ $7,60exercise · 2025-12-04
- Director · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common StockDisposed 1 100 @ $14,83exercise · 2025-12-01
- Director · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common StockDisposed 3 900 @ $14,83exercise · 2025-11-20
- Director · Warrants (right to buy) → Common StockDisposed 4 672 @ $7,56exercise · 2025-09-11
- Director · Warrants (right to buy) → Common StockDisposed 3 245 @ $7,56exercise · 2025-09-11
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- Market Capmarket_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
- Net Cashcash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
- CELC.O Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Celcuity Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$26M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$46M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$154M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$49M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$102M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$173M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$34M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$36M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$25M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$13M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$227M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$11M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$11M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$10M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$24M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$1M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- Director · Common StockOther 1 530 · 2026-06-05
- Director · Common StockOther 1 530 · 2026-06-05
- Director · Common StockOther 1 530 · 2026-06-05
- Director · Common StockOther 1 530 · 2026-06-05
- Director · Common StockOther 1 530 · 2026-06-05
- Director · Common StockOther 1 530 · 2026-06-05
- Director, Chief Science Officer · Common StockOther 1 000 @ $9,89$10K · 2026-06-02
- Director · Common StockOther 1 029 · 2026-05-19
- Director · Common StockSold 25 000 @ $140,68$3,5M · 2026-05-04
- Director · Common StockOther 9 000 @ $5,10$46K · 2026-05-04
- Director · Common StockSold 1 289 @ $137,00$177K · 2026-05-04
- Director · Common StockSold 550 @ $139,00$76K · 2026-05-04
- Director · Common StockSold 1 670 @ $139,58$233K · 2026-05-04
- Director · Common StockSold 2 301 @ $141,03$325K · 2026-05-04
- Director · Common StockSold 2 825 @ $142,04$401K · 2026-05-04
- Director · Common StockSold 365 @ $143,24$52K · 2026-05-04
- Director · Common StockOther 10 000 · 2026-04-09
- Director · Common StockOther 3 000 @ $5,10$15K · 2026-03-31
- Director · Common StockSold 2 325 @ $110,11$256K · 2026-03-31
- Director · Common StockSold 675 @ $110,83$75K · 2026-03-31
- Director · Common StockOther 215 · 2026-02-11
- Director · Common StockSold 20 000 @ $120,03$2,4M · 2026-01-27
- Director · Common StockOther 19 975 · 2025-12-15
- Director · Common StockOther 3 000 @ $5,50$16K · 2025-12-05
- Director · Common StockSold 1 490 @ $105,34$157K · 2025-12-05
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Intel & risk
Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -58.4%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): -176.1%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -37.9%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 10.55xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 3.64xDerived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -0.4%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 636.0%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -33.9%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -33.9%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 30.9%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -83.6%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -52.0%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 39.1%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -13.0%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 90.3%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 182.6%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 366MSEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 165.7MSEC XBRL filing
- R&D expense (annual): USD 145MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating income (annual): USD -172.19MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -4SEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD -177.04MSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 466.56MSEC XBRL filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 465.66MSEC XBRL filing