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Shield Therapeutics plc(STX)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward51Moderate
Risk85High
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Thin -51% profit margin · Revenue growing 77% YoY
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Shield Therapeutics plc | Healthcare
Profitless Growth
Market Cap:99.86M
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Reward Rating
51
Moderate
Bottom 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
85
High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 17p.

What is Shield Therapeutics plc?

Shield Therapeutics plc, a commercial stage specialty pharmaceutical company, focuses on development and commercialization of clinical-stage pharmaceuticals to treat unmet medical needs.

STX · Verdict

Moderate reward · high risk

STX's standout is growth; cash flow and balance sheet weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

STX · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Growth66/100

    Rev +155.0% CAGR · earnings +3.2%

Watchouts 4

  • Cash flow12/100

    -28% free-cash-flow margin

  • Balance sheet13/100

    Current ratio 1.16

  • Profitability14/100

    -84% net margin · -396% ROE

  • Volatility20/100

    Weak vs peers

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Shield Therapeutics plc?

Shield Therapeutics plc, a commercial stage specialty pharmaceutical company, focuses on development and commercialization of clinical-stage pharmaceuticals to treat unmet medical needs. Its lead product is Accrufer/Feraccru, a non-salt based oral therapy for adults to treat the iron deficiency with or without anemia. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Healthcare sector, with a market capitalisation of 99.86M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Elevated volatility implies higher downside and expectation risk.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Moderate (51)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with growth and valuation offering the most support. Risk indicators are high — this profile reflects meaningful downside exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorHealthcare
Market Cap99.86M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High12.5
52 Week Low2.1
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding1B
No. of Employees63
IndustryDrug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
ExchangeLSE
Beta1.908
CurrencyGBX · Reports in USD
Websitewww.shieldtherapeutics.com
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