Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Favourable analyst view
About
Sagimet Biosciences Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops therapeutics called fatty acid synthase (FASN) inhibitors for the treatment of diseases that result from dysfunctional lipid metabolism pathways. Its lead drug candidate is Denifanstat, a FASN inhibitor for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and acne. The company is also developing TVB-3567, a FASN inhibitor for the treatment of various types of cancers. The company was formerly known as 3-V Biosciences, Inc. and changed its name to Sagimet Biosciences Inc. in August 2019. Sagimet Biosciences Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is moderately 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA.
Target Price
The average target price of SGMT is 24 and suggests 343% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to increas
