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Medicus Pharma Ltd

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17,6M USD
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
Op margin
ROE
-56,3 %
Net margin
Debt / equity
0,06
Beta
52w range
Volume
34,6k
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About

Medicus Pharma Ltd is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative pharmaceutical products, primarily in the healthcare sector.

Business. Medicus Pharma Ltd (MDCX.O) is a pharmaceutical company operating within the Healthcare sector, specifically engaged in pharmaceuticals and medical research. The firm generates revenue through product sales and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not available in the provided data.

Classification92 %
SectorHealthcare
Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY4 analysts
4 buy0 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target6,50

Analyst recommendations

4 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy4
Hold0
Sell0
12-month price target
6,50
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
4 analysts · indicative
Ownership
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
-56,3 %
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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    Signals & dispatch

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Medicus Pharma Ltd (MDCX.O) is a pharmaceutical company operating within the Healthcare sector, specifically engaged in pharmaceuticals and medical research. The firm generates revenue through product sales and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not available in the provided data.

    Classification92 %
    SectorHealthcare
    Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
    IndustryPharmaceuticals
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Medicus Pharma operates with a total equity of $6.45 million and a total asset base of $8.78 million, indicating a relatively strong capital structure. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.06, suggesting minimal leverage and a conservative approach to financing. However, the company's liquidity position is rated as medium, and its operating cash flow is negative at -$3.95 million, which raises concerns about its ability to fund operations without external financing.

    The company's profitability metrics are concerning, with a return on equity of -56.31% and a return on assets of -41.37%. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns for its shareholders and is underperforming in terms of asset utilization. The net income is negative at -$3.63 million, and the operating income is also negative at -$3.55 million, reflecting ongoing operational challenges.

    Medicus Pharma's revenue concentration and geographic exposure are not explicitly detailed in the available data. However, the company's operations are primarily focused on the biotechnology segment, which is a high-growth but capital-intensive industry. The lack of detailed segment and geographic data limits the ability to assess diversification risks.

    The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided. The current market price of $0.337 is significantly below the mean and median analyst price targets of $6.50 and $7.50, respectively, indicating a potential for upward revaluation if the company can address its operational and financial challenges. The price-to-book ratio of 2.96 suggests that the market is valuing the company at a premium to its book value, which may not be justified given the current financial performance.

    The risk assessment highlights liquidity as a medium concern, with the company's net cash position being negative after accounting for total debt. The dilution risk is rated as low, but the company's negative operating cash flow and high price-to-book ratio suggest that it may need to raise additional capital, which could lead to share dilution. The current ratio of 4.11 indicates that the company has sufficient current assets to cover its current liabilities, which is a positive sign for short-term liquidity.

    Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic initiatives or operational changes. However, the significant gap between the current market price and analyst price targets suggests that there may be positive developments or expectations that are not yet reflected in the stock price.

    Key takeaways
    • Medicus Pharma has a strong equity base but is experiencing negative operating and net income, indicating operational inefficiencies.
    • The company's liquidity position is medium, and its negative operating cash flow raises concerns about its ability to fund operations without external financing.
    • The price-to-book ratio is high at 2.96, suggesting the market is valuing the company at a premium to its book value, which may not be justified given the current financial performance.
    • Analysts have set a mean price target of $6.50, significantly higher than the current market price of $0.337, indicating potential for upward revaluation if the company can address its challenges.
    • The company's risk assessment highlights liquidity as a medium concern, with the need for additional capital potentially leading to share dilution.

    Bull / Bear case

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    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-05-14
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights
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    Revenue
    Operating income
    Net income
    Free cash flow
    EPS
    Operating cash flow-$9.0M−127,6 % YoY
    Financials
    Balance sheet
    Total assets
    Total liabilities$6.1M
    Total equity$1.3M
    Cash & equivalents$6.4M
    Long-term debt$2.4M
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow-$9.0M
    CapEx
    Free cash flow
    SBC

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $0,31
    Market cap
    $19.1M
    Enterprise value
    $19.5M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    3.0x
    P / Tangible book
    3.0x
    Tangible book
    $6.5M
    Net cash
    -$375.0k
    Current ratio
    4.1
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    -41.4%
    ROE
    -56.3%
    Cash conversion
    109.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    -0,58
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    4
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    revision ratio 0,00 · as of 2026-05-17 · 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-0,58
    Revenueno estimateno estimate0 USD
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate-26,4M 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 distribution4 analysts
    Strong buy0
    Buy4
    Hold0
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$6,50 · Median $7,50
    Low $2,00High $9,00
    Operating income · consensus-26,4M USD
    EPS surprise
    −368,4 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

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    Sell-side observations

    Low$2,00
    Mean$6,50
    Median$7,50
    High$9,00
    Spot$0,31
    +1996.8 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    ROE-56,3 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,06Above median
    Cash Conv1,09Above median

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

    Derivative transactions

    Net acquired 2 425 000 sh25 grants13 insiders
    • Kaiser LarryDirector · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 50 000 @ $0,36grant · 2026-06-03
    • Smith Andrew AlasdairChief Operating Officer · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 200 000 @ $0,36grant · 2026-06-03
    • MAHAFFY PATRICK JDirector · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 50 000 @ $0,36grant · 2026-06-03
    • May Sara R.Director · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 50 000 @ $0,36grant · 2026-06-03
    • Mehmud FaisalChief Medical Officer · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 250 000 @ $0,36grant · 2026-06-03
    • Raju AjayDirector · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 50 000 @ $0,36grant · 2026-06-03
    • Rodgers Cathy McMorrisDirector · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 50 000 @ $0,36grant · 2026-06-03
    • FISHMAN BARRYDirector · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 50 000 @ $0,36grant · 2026-06-03
    • Ashton WilliamDirector · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 50 000 @ $0,36grant · 2026-06-03
    • Bokhari RazaDirector, Chief Executive Officer · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 500 000 @ $0,36grant · 2026-06-03
    • Bonner Carolyn F.President and CFO · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 250 000 @ $0,36grant · 2026-06-03
    • Brennan Edward J.Chief Scientific Officer · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 25 000 @ $0,36grant · 2026-06-03
    • Ciaruffoli Robert J.Director · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 50 000 @ $0,36grant · 2026-06-03
    • Raju AjayDirector · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 25 000 @ $0,50grant · 2026-03-30
    • Smith Andrew AlasdairChief Operating Officer · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 50 000 @ $0,50grant · 2026-03-30
    • Rodgers Cathy McMorrisDirector · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 25 000 @ $0,50grant · 2026-03-30
    • Bokhari RazaDirector, Chief Executive Officer · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 325 000 @ $0,50grant · 2026-03-30
    • Brennan Edward J.Chief Scientific Officer · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 25 000 @ $0,50grant · 2026-03-30
    • Ciaruffoli Robert J.Director · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 25 000 @ $0,50grant · 2026-03-30
    • FISHMAN BARRYDirector · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 25 000 @ $0,50grant · 2026-03-30
    • Kaiser LarryDirector · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 25 000 @ $0,50grant · 2026-03-30
    • MAHAFFY PATRICK JDirector · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 25 000 @ $0,50grant · 2026-03-30
    • May Sara R.Director · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 25 000 @ $0,50grant · 2026-03-30
    • Mehmud FaisalChief Medical Officer · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 125 000 @ $0,50grant · 2026-03-30
    • Bonner Carolyn F.President and CFO · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesAcquired 100 000 @ $0,50grant · 2026-03-30

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    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • 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
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    Source documents
    • Medicus Pharma Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
    • Medicus Pharma Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • LPL Financial LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES LLLPInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Wells Fargo AdvisorsBrokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

    2.8Mshares short+171.5% vs prior
    2.48days to cover
    56.9%short of daily vol
    39.4Kfails-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
    MDCX.OCanonical
    NASDAQ · USD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 118.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -323.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 69,990.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -122.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -469.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -207.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.00xDerived (calculated)
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): -148.39xDerived (calculated)
    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 299.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 109.0%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -136.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -102.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 78.2%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -136.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Total operating expenses (annual): USD 34.36MSEC XBRL filing
    • Total assets (annual): USD 10.06MSEC XBRL filing
    • Operating cash flow (annual): USD -22.78MSEC XBRL filing
    • Shareholders' equity (annual): USD -67.55KSEC XBRL filing
    • Shares outstanding (annual): 25.18MSEC XBRL filing
    • Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 8.71MSEC XBRL filing
    • Current liabilities (annual): USD 9.94MSEC XBRL filing
    • Total liabilities (annual): USD 10.02MSEC XBRL filing
    • Current assets (annual): USD 9.89MSEC XBRL filing
    • Net income (annual): USD -47.28MSEC XBRL filing
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-10-28EVENTUpcomingQ3 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-07-29 22:34 UTCEVENTHa Price Listing MDCX remains DEFICIENT (NASDAQ) — cure period. closed below $1.00 for 97 consecutive trading days (last close $0.3998). cure deadline 2027-01-17 (172 days remaining).
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-04FILINGFORM 424B3 →
    2026-06-04FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-06-03 00:00 UTCINSIDER13 insider transactions — 2026-06 13 derivative
    2026-06-03INSIDERRodgers Cathy McMorris acquired 50.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Director
    2026-06-03INSIDERMehmud Faisal acquired 250.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Chief Medical Officer
    2026-06-03INSIDERMay Sara R. acquired 50.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Director
    2026-06-03INSIDERMAHAFFY PATRICK J acquired 50.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Director
    2026-06-03INSIDERKaiser Larry acquired 50.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Director
    2026-06-03INSIDERFISHMAN BARRY acquired 50.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Director
    2026-06-03INSIDERCiaruffoli Robert J. acquired 50.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Director
    2026-06-03INSIDERBrennan Edward J. acquired 25.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Chief Scientific Officer
    2026-06-03INSIDERBonner Carolyn F. acquired 250.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — President and CFO
    2026-06-03INSIDERBokhari Raza acquired 500.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Director, Chief Executive Officer
    2026-06-03INSIDERAshton William acquired 50.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Director
    2026-06-03INSIDERSmith Andrew Alasdair acquired 200.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Chief Operating Officer
    2026-06-03INSIDERRaju Ajay acquired 50.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Director
    2026-05-28FILINGFORM 424B3 →
    2026-05-27FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-05-14 16:13 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026
    2026-05-14FILINGFORM 424B3 →
    2026-05-14FILINGFORM 10-Q →
    2026-05-04FILINGFORM DEF 14A →
    2026-04-30FILINGFORM 424B3 →
    2026-04-27FILINGFORM 424B3 →
    2026-04-24FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-04-23FILINGFORM 424B3 →
    2026-03-30 00:00 UTCINSIDER12 insider transactions — 2026-03 12 derivative
    2026-03-30INSIDERRodgers Cathy McMorris acquired 25.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Director
    2026-03-30INSIDERSmith Andrew Alasdair acquired 50.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Chief Operating Officer
    2026-03-30INSIDERRaju Ajay acquired 25.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Director
    2026-03-30INSIDERCiaruffoli Robert J. acquired 25.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Director
    2026-03-30INSIDERBokhari Raza acquired 325.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Director, Chief Executive Officer
    2026-03-30INSIDERBonner Carolyn F. acquired 100.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — President and CFO
    2026-03-30INSIDERBrennan Edward J. acquired 25.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Chief Scientific Officer
    2026-03-30INSIDERMehmud Faisal acquired 125.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Chief Medical Officer
    2026-03-30INSIDERMay Sara R. acquired 25.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Director
    2026-03-30INSIDERMAHAFFY PATRICK J acquired 25.0k sh Stock Option (right to buy) — Director
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