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Oncolytics Biotech Inc

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91,6M USD
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
Op margin
ROE
-29,2 %
Net margin
Debt / equity
0,05
Beta
52w range
Volume
Day range
$0,86–$0,90
Prev close
$0,88
Open
$0,90
Next earnings
2026-10-28
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About

Oncolytics Biotech Inc is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, primarily through its lead product, pelareorep, an intravenously administered oncolytic virus.

Business. Oncolytics Biotech Inc (ONCY.O) is a biotechnology company operating within the healthcare diagnostics and pharmaceuticals sectors. The firm is headquartered in Canada and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. As segment and geographic breakdowns are not specified, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the biotechnology and medical research field.

Classification92 %
SectorHealthcare
Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryBiotechnology & Medical Research
ActivityHealthcare Diagnostics
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Sell-side consensus
BUY6 analysts
5 buy1 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target5,46

Analyst recommendations

6 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy5
Hold1
Sell0
12-month price target
5,46
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
6 analysts · indicative
Ownership
LPL Financial LLC
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
-29,2 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

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    Analysis

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • 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

    Oncolytics Biotech Inc (ONCY.O) is a biotechnology company operating within the healthcare diagnostics and pharmaceuticals sectors. The firm is headquartered in Canada and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. As segment and geographic breakdowns are not specified, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the biotechnology and medical research field.

    Classification92 %
    SectorHealthcare
    Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
    IndustryBiotechnology & Medical Research
    ActivityHealthcare Diagnostics
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Oncolytics Biotech Inc has a capital structure characterized by a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, indicating minimal reliance on debt financing, and a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 9.94, suggesting the company has ample short-term assets to cover its liabilities. The company's price-to-book ratio of 6.14 implies that the market is valuing its equity at a premium relative to its book value, which may reflect expectations of future growth or intangible assets not captured in the balance sheet.

    The company's profitability metrics are currently negative, with a return on equity of -29.19% and a return on assets of -19.29%, indicating that it is not generating returns for shareholders or effectively utilizing its assets to generate profit. These figures are below the typical performance of the biotechnology industry, which is characterized by high R&D expenditures and long development cycles before commercialization.

    Oncolytics Biotech Inc's revenue is concentrated in a single therapeutic area, oncology, and the company does not disclose geographic revenue breakdowns in its latest filings, making it difficult to assess geographic diversification. This concentration increases the company's exposure to regulatory, clinical, and market risks specific to the oncology sector and its geographic operations.

    The company's growth trajectory is currently constrained by ongoing losses, with a net income of -$4.95 million and an operating income of -$6.36 million in the latest period. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of $5.46, which is significantly higher than the current market price of $0.87, suggesting potential for future growth if the company can achieve key clinical or commercial milestones.

    The company's risk profile is characterized by low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. However, the company's negative free cash flow of -$5.06 million and operating cash flow of -$5.51 million indicate ongoing cash burn, which could necessitate future financing activities. The absence of dilution risk is partially offset by the company's high price-to-book ratio, which may be sensitive to changes in market sentiment or clinical outcomes.

    Recent events include the continued development of pelareorep in combination with other therapies for various cancers, as well as ongoing discussions with regulatory bodies for potential approvals. The company has not disclosed any recent material events in its filings that would suggest a significant change in its business strategy or financial position.

    Key takeaways
    • Oncolytics Biotech Inc is a biotechnology company with a focus on immunotherapy for cancer treatment, currently in the development and commercialization phase.
    • The company has a strong liquidity position but is experiencing negative profitability, with a return on equity of -29.19% and a return on assets of -19.29%.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in oncology, and it lacks geographic diversification, increasing its exposure to sector-specific risks.
    • Analysts have assigned a mean price target of $5.46, significantly higher than the current market price, indicating potential for future growth if the company achieves key milestones.
    • The company's risk profile is low in terms of liquidity and dilution, but its negative cash flows suggest ongoing financial pressure that may require future financing.

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    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-05-14
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights
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    Operating income −54,0% YoY; Net income −54,3% YoY.

    Revenue
    Operating income-$9.5M−54,0 % YoY
    Net income-$8.9M−54,3 % YoY
    Free cash flow-$8.9M−56,8 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flow-$20.1M−1,1 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue
    Gross profit
    Operating income-$9.5M
    Net income-$8.9M
    Balance sheet
    Total assets$7.6M
    Total liabilities$11.4M
    Total equity-$3.8M
    Cash & equivalents$5.2M
    Long-term debt$0.00
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow-$20.1M
    CapEx-$6.0k
    Free cash flow-$8.9M
    SBC
    Highlights
    • Operating income −54,0% YoY
    • Net income −54,3% YoY
    • Free cash flow −56,8% YoY

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $0,77
    Market cap
    $104.2M
    Enterprise value
    $103.3M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    6.1x
    P / Tangible book
    6.1x
    Tangible book
    $17.0M
    Net cash
    $917.5k
    Current ratio
    9.9
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    -19.3%
    ROE
    -29.2%
    Cash conversion
    111.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    Business relationships

    Business relationships3 disclosed relationships · 1 type · extracted from filings & disclosures
    Subsidiaries3
    EX21:1ed7ffcee8c4EX21:1ed7ffcee8c4Subsidiarie97%
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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 32 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    -0,36
    Predicted surprise
    -0,01
    Beat probability
    32 %
    Analysts
    6
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    revision ratio -0,27 · as of 2026-07-17 · 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-0,36
    Revenueno estimateno estimate1,0M USD
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate-41,7M 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 distribution6 analysts
    Strong buy0
    Buy5
    Hold1
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$5,46 · Median $5,12
    Low $3,00High $10,00
    Operating income · consensus-41,7M USD
    EPS surprise
    +17,1 %
    reported vs consensus · beat
    Revenue surprise
    −100,0 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

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    Sell-side observations

    Low$3,00
    Mean$5,46
    Median$5,12
    High$10,00
    Spot$0,77
    +611.3 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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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

    ROE-29,2 %Below median
    D/E0,05Below median
    Cash Conv1,11Above median

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    Derivatives & instruments

    Derivative transactions

    Net acquired 2 246 000 sh14 grants14 insiders
    • Pisano WayneDirector · Stock Option → Common SharesAcquired 30 000 @ $1,06grant · 2026-06-01
    • Holtham AngelaDirector · Stock Option → Common SharesAcquired 30 000 @ $1,06grant · 2026-06-01
    • Aromando AndrewChief Business Officer · Stock Option → Common SharesAcquired 260 000 @ $1,06grant · 2026-06-01
    • Parsons James T.Director · Stock Option → Common SharesAcquired 30 000 @ $1,06grant · 2026-06-01
    • Look KirkChief Financial Officer · Stock Option → Common SharesAcquired 260 000 @ $1,06grant · 2026-06-01
    • Kelly JaredDirector, Chief Executive Officer · Stock Option → Common SharesAcquired 755 000 @ $1,06grant · 2026-06-01
    • Andrews Patricia SDirector · Stock Option → Common SharesAcquired 30 000 @ $1,06grant · 2026-06-01
    • Seizinger Bernd R.Director · Stock Option → Common SharesAcquired 30 000 @ $1,06grant · 2026-06-01
    • Hagerman AllisonChief Technology Officer · Stock Option → Common SharesAcquired 260 000 @ $1,06grant · 2026-06-01
    • Brown Deborah MargaretDirector · Stock Option → Common SharesAcquired 30 000 @ $1,06grant · 2026-06-01
    • Heineman Thomas CharlesChief Medical Officer · Stock Option → Common SharesAcquired 260 000 @ $1,06grant · 2026-06-01
    • McAdory John BeardenChief Operating Officer · Stock Option → Common SharesAcquired 145 000 @ $1,06grant · 2026-06-01
    • Glover Stephen C.Director · Stock Option → Common SharesAcquired 96 000 @ $1,06grant · 2026-06-01
    • RIGBY JONATHANDirector · Stock Option → Common SharesAcquired 30 000 @ $1,06grant · 2026-06-01

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    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
    • Oncolytics Biotech Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
    • Oncolytics Biotech Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • LPL Financial LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Franklin Advisers, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Raymond James & Associates, Inc.Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • PNC Investments LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES LLLPInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Wells Fargo AdvisorsBrokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Insider activity

    Net buying11 buys · 0 sellsnet $203K8 insiders · last 365d
    • Kelly JaredDirector, Chief Executive Officer · Common SharesBought 5 050 @ $0,96$5K · 2026-03-12
    • Parsons James T.Director · Common SharesBought 10 000 @ $1,03$10K · 2026-03-11
    • Seizinger Bernd R.Director · Common SharesBought 40 000 @ $0,85$34K · 2026-02-12
    • Hagerman AllisonVP, Product Development · Common SharesBought 10 000 @ $0,83$8K · 2026-02-12
    • Look KirkChief Financial Officer · Common SharesBought 12 000 @ $0,84$10K · 2026-02-12
    • Kelly JaredDirector, Chief Executive Officer · Common SharesBought 29 500 @ $0,84$25K · 2026-02-12
    • Heineman Thomas CharlesChief Medical Officer · Common SharesBought 12 132 @ $0,83$10K · 2026-02-12
    • Pisano WayneDirector · Common SharesBought 30 000 @ $0,84$25K · 2026-02-12
    • Brown Deborah MargaretDirector · Common SharesBought 25 000 @ $0,85$21K · 2026-02-12
    • Kelly JaredDirector, Chief Executive Officer · Common SharesBought 5 600 @ $0,84$5K · 2026-02-11
    • Seizinger Bernd R.Director · Common SharesBought 60 000 @ $0,83$50K · 2026-02-11

    Short positioning

    7.9Mshares short+20.2% vs prior
    4.17days to cover
    42.6%short of daily vol
    81.3Kfails-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
    ONCY.OCanonical
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    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob32 %Surprise-0,01Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
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    ONCYEX21:1edEX21:737EX21:82bBiotechnology
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    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -96.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 757.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -379.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.12xDerived (calculated)
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): -3.00xDerived (calculated)
    • Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -53.0%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 0.0%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 0.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -26.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -1.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -12.5%Derived (calculated)
    • R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -13.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -215.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -43.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 12.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (annual): USD -28.73MSEC XBRL filing
    • EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -0SEC XBRL filing
    • R&D expense (annual): USD 13.31MSEC XBRL filing
    • EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -0SEC XBRL filing
    • Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 5.2MSEC XBRL filing
    • Shareholders' equity (annual): USD -3.8MSEC XBRL filing
    • Total liabilities (annual): USD 11.38MSEC XBRL filing
    • Total operating expenses (annual): USD 28.73MSEC XBRL filing
    • Net income (annual): USD -28.76MSEC 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 ONCY remains DEFICIENT (NASDAQ) — cure period. closed below $1.00 for 39 consecutive trading days (last close $0.8). cure deadline 2027-01-17 (172 days remaining).
    2026-07-16 21:52 UTCEVENTHa Price Listing ONCY has closed below $1.00 for 31 consecutive available trading days — Nasdaq/NYSE minimum-bid deficiency threshold (30d)
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-16FILING8-K filing →
    2026-06-02FILING8-K filing →
    2026-06-01 00:00 UTCINSIDER14 insider transactions — 2026-06 14 derivative
    2026-06-01FILING8-K filing →
    2026-06-01INSIDERPisano Wayne acquired 30.0k sh Stock Option — Director
    2026-06-01INSIDERHoltham Angela acquired 30.0k sh Stock Option — Director
    2026-06-01INSIDERAromando Andrew acquired 260.0k sh Stock Option — Chief Business Officer
    2026-06-01INSIDERParsons James T. acquired 30.0k sh Stock Option — Director
    2026-06-01INSIDERLook Kirk acquired 260.0k sh Stock Option — Chief Financial Officer
    2026-06-01INSIDERKelly Jared acquired 755.0k sh Stock Option — Director, Chief Executive Officer
    2026-06-01INSIDERAndrews Patricia S acquired 30.0k sh Stock Option — Director
    2026-06-01INSIDERSeizinger Bernd R. acquired 30.0k sh Stock Option — Director
    2026-06-01INSIDERHagerman Allison acquired 260.0k sh Stock Option — Chief Technology Officer
    2026-06-01INSIDERBrown Deborah Margaret acquired 30.0k sh Stock Option — Director
    2026-06-01INSIDERHeineman Thomas Charles acquired 260.0k sh Stock Option — Chief Medical Officer
    2026-06-01INSIDERMcAdory John Bearden acquired 145.0k sh Stock Option — Chief Operating Officer
    2026-06-01INSIDERGlover Stephen C. acquired 96.0k sh Stock Option — Director
    2026-06-01INSIDERRIGBY JONATHAN acquired 30.0k sh Stock Option — Director
    2026-05-22FILING8-K filing →
    2026-05-14 18:10 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026 Net USD -8.9M
    2026-05-14FILING10-Q filing →
    2026-05-04FILING8-K filing →
    2026-04-27FILING8-K filing →
    2026-04-06FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-04-06FILING424B5 filing →
    2026-04-06FILING8-K filing →
    2026-04-01FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-03-30 17:55 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Net USD -10.5M
    2026-03-30 17:55 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Net USD -28.8M
    2026-03-30FILING10-K filing →
    2026-03-12 00:00 UTCINSIDER2 insider transactions — 2026-03
    2026-03-12INSIDERKelly Jared bought 5.0k sh Common Shares — Director, Chief Executive Officer ~$5k
    2026-03-11INSIDERParsons James T. bought 10.0k sh Common Shares — Director ~$10k
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