Mereo BioPharma Group PLC
Mereo BioPharma Group PLC is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for patients with rare and autoimmune diseases.
Business. Mereo BioPharma Group PLC (MREO.O) is a healthcare company operating in the Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology industry. The firm is headquartered in the United Kingdom and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
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- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
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- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Mereo BioPharma Group PLC (MREO.O) is a healthcare company operating in the Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology industry. The firm is headquartered in the United Kingdom and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
Mereo BioPharma Group PLC maintains a strong liquidity position, with cash and equivalents amounting to $40.99 million, representing 90% of its total assets. The company has no long-term debt, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.0, indicating a conservative capital structure. The current ratio of 10.46 suggests a robust ability to meet short-term obligations.
The company is currently unprofitable, with a net loss of $41.88 million and an operating loss of $40.11 million. Its return on equity (ROE) is -1.02, and return on assets (ROA) is -0.91, both significantly below the industry median for biotechnology firms. Gross profit of $36.7 million is offset by high R&D and operating expenses, which is typical for early-stage biopharma companies.
Geographically, Mereo BioPharma's revenue is concentrated in a few key markets, with the United Kingdom and the United States representing the majority of its disclosed revenue. The company has no material revenue from emerging markets, which limits its exposure to high-growth regions.
The company's revenue is expected to remain flat in the current fiscal year, with no significant growth anticipated in the next fiscal year. This is consistent with its current focus on late-stage clinical trials rather than commercial product sales. Free cash flow is negative at -$41.53 million, driven by high R&D and operating expenses.
Risk factors include the high probability of continued losses and the need for additional capital to fund operations. The company has no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags, and its dilution potential is currently low. However, the absence of long-term debt and strong cash reserves provide a buffer against short-term financial stress.
Recent events include the initiation of a Phase III trial for its lead candidate, which could represent a material inflection point for the company. No recent regulatory or legal issues have been disclosed, and the company's risk assessment remains stable.
- Mereo BioPharma Group PLC has a strong liquidity position with no long-term debt and a current ratio of 10.46.
- The company is currently unprofitable, with a net loss of $41.88 million and ROE of -1.02.
- Revenue is concentrated in the United Kingdom and the United States, with no material exposure to emerging markets.
- The company is expected to remain flat in revenue for the current and next fiscal years.
- No immediate liquidity or dilution risks are present, but continued losses may require additional capital in the future.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -0,03 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 32,4M USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | -18,6M USD |
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- Director · Deferred Restricted Stock Units → American Depository SharesAcquired 96 163grant · 2026-02-26
- Director · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depositary SharesAcquired 66 000 @ $0,39grant · 2026-02-26
- Director · Deferred Restricted Stock Units → American Depository SharesAcquired 133 560grant · 2026-02-26
- Director · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depositary SharesAcquired 66 000 @ $0,39grant · 2026-02-26
- Director · Deferred Restricted Stock Units → American Depository SharesAcquired 117 533grant · 2026-02-26
- Director · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depositary SharesAcquired 66 000 @ $0,39grant · 2026-02-26
- Director · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depositary SharesAcquired 66 000 @ $0,39grant · 2026-02-26
- Director · Deferred Restricted Stock Units → American Depository SharesAcquired 106 848grant · 2026-02-26
- Director · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depositary SharesAcquired 66 000 @ $0,39grant · 2026-02-26
- Director · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depositary SharesAcquired 66 000 @ $0,39grant · 2026-02-26
- Director · Deferred Restricted Stock Units → American Depository SharesAcquired 96 163grant · 2026-02-26
- Director · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depositary SharesAcquired 66 000 @ $0,39grant · 2026-02-26
- Director · Deferred Restricted Stock Units → American Depository SharesAcquired 106 848grant · 2026-02-26
- Director · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depositary SharesAcquired 66 000 @ $0,39grant · 2026-02-26
- Chief Scientific Officer · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depositary SharesAcquired 139 913 @ $0,44grant · 2026-02-01
- Chief Financial Officer · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depositary SharesAcquired 315 750 @ $0,44grant · 2026-02-01
- Chief Scientific Officer · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depository SharesAcquired 145 000 @ $0,44grant · 2026-02-01
- Chief Scientific Officer · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depository SharesAcquired 46 637 @ $1,00grant · 2026-02-01
- General Counsel · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depository SharesAcquired 295 000 @ $0,44grant · 2026-02-01
- General Counsel · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depository SharesAcquired 105 250 @ $1,00grant · 2026-02-01
- General Counsel · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depositary SharesAcquired 315 750 @ $0,44grant · 2026-02-01
- See Remarks · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depository SharesAcquired 195 000 @ $0,44grant · 2026-02-01
- See Remarks · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depository SharesAcquired 61 250 @ $1,00grant · 2026-02-01
- See Remarks · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depositary SharesAcquired 183 750 @ $0,44grant · 2026-02-01
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Share Options (Right to buy) → American Depositary SharesAcquired 1 035 000 @ $0,44grant · 2026-02-01
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- Mereo BioPharma Group PLC Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
- Mereo BioPharma Group PLC Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
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- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
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From filings & derived data- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -32.9%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -15.1%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 15.3%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 5.7%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -3.2%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 16.7%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 16.7%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 91.2%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 102.4%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -41.3%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 10.46xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 0.12xDerived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 8,375.6%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -67.6%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -39.9%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD -30.97MSEC XBRL filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 45.02MSEC XBRL filing
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 4.3MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -0SEC XBRL filing
- Net income (annual): USD 41.88MSEC XBRL filing
- Capex (annual): USD 20KSEC XBRL filing
- Operating income (annual): USD -40.11MSEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 40.99MSEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 40.92MSEC XBRL filing