Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Vaxart, Inc. operates as a biotechnology firm currently in the clinical development phase, concentrating its efforts on identifying and advancing novel oral recombinant protein vaccines. The company leverages its unique proprietary platform for delivering these oral vaccine solutions. Its diverse pipeline showcases several promising candidates: An oral tablet vaccine targeting norovirus, which is presently undergoing Phase Ib clinical assessment for both GI.1 and GII.4 strains. A seasonal influenza vaccine, now in Phase II clinical studies, designed to address H1 influenza infections. A vaccine candidate against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). A coronavirus vaccine, also advancing through Phase II clinical trials for SARS-CoV-2. Beyond infectious diseases, Vaxart is also engaged in formulating therapeutic vaccines aimed at treating cervical cancer and dysplasia associated with human papillomavirus. The company's main operations are situated in South San Francisco, California.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is 'cheaper' than its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, undervalued on EV/EBITDA, underpriced on P/FCF.