Nuvation Bio (NUVB) Stock Overview
A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing product candidates for cancer treatment. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$5.90 |
| 52 Week High | US$9.75 |
| 52 Week Low | US$2.15 |
| Beta | 1.53 |
| 1 Month Change | 14.79% |
| 3 Month Change | 22.66% |
| 1 Year Change | 164.57% |
| 3 Year Change | 208.90% |
| 5 Year Change | -33.48% |
| Change since IPO | -39.18% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jul 10
NUVB: UK Regulatory Progress For Lead Oncology Asset Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Nuvation Bio to $12.33 from $10.25, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, future profitability and P/E expectations, alongside recent sector commentary around biotech earnings and capital flows. What’s in the News for Nuvation Bio Nuvation Bio reported that partner Eisai’s Marketing Authorisation Application for taletrectinib in advanced ROS1-positive non small cell lung cancer was validated by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, moving the therapy into formal UK regulatory review (source: company announcement and partner Eisai).
Narrative Update • Jun 26
NUVB: Convertible Notes Raise Will Support Advancing Lead Oncology Portfolio
Analysts have lifted their price target on Nuvation Bio from about $16.80 to roughly $19.70, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that they see as better aligned with the company’s current outlook. What’s in the News for Nuvation Bio Nuvation Bio plans to raise up to US$230 million through a convertible senior notes offering maturing in 2032.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 10
NUVB: UK Regulatory Progress For Lead Oncology Asset Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Nuvation Bio to $12.33 from $10.25, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, future profitability and P/E expectations, alongside recent sector commentary around biotech earnings and capital flows. What’s in the News for Nuvation Bio Nuvation Bio reported that partner Eisai’s Marketing Authorisation Application for taletrectinib in advanced ROS1-positive non small cell lung cancer was validated by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, moving the therapy into formal UK regulatory review (source: company announcement and partner Eisai).Narrative Update • Jun 26
NUVB: Convertible Notes Raise Will Support Advancing Lead Oncology Portfolio
Analysts have lifted their price target on Nuvation Bio from about $16.80 to roughly $19.70, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that they see as better aligned with the company’s current outlook. What’s in the News for Nuvation Bio Nuvation Bio plans to raise up to US$230 million through a convertible senior notes offering maturing in 2032.Seeking Alpha • Jun 15
Nuvation Bio: David Hung's Latest Venture Looks Undervalued At Current Level
Summary I initiate coverage of Nuvation Bio with a Moderate Buy, citing undervaluation based on two value-driving oncology assets. NUVB's fundamentals hinge on Ibtrozi (taletrectinib), a next-gen ROS1 inhibitor now commercial, and safusidenib, a late-stage mutant IDH1 inhibitor. My sum-of-the-parts analysis yields a $5.6/share fair value, with further upside from M&A potential, re-rating anchored on recent M&A activity, and milestone payments. Risks include Ibtrozi's revenue ramp, patent runway, and clinical uncertainty for safusidenib, but a strong balance sheet limits near-term dilution. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 08
Results: Nuvation Bio Inc. Confounded Analyst Expectations With A Surprise Profit
Investors in Nuvation Bio Inc. ( NYSE:NUVB ) had a good week, as its shares rose 8.1% to close at US$4.81 following the...Analysis Article • May 17
Is Nuvation Bio (NYSE:NUVB) Using Debt In A Risky Way?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Seeking Alpha • Feb 13
Nuvation Bio: Pending Approval Shot In ROSL+ NSCLS Looks A Major Upside Catalyst
Summary Nuvation Bio, listed via SPAC in 2021, and acquired AnHeart Therapeutics last year, gaining taletrectinib, a promising ROS1 inhibitor indicated for NSCLC. The FDA has accepted Nuvation's New Drug Application for the drug, assigning it priority review and a PDUFA date of June 23, 2025. Taletrectinib shows clearly superior clinical data compared to rivals, with a potential market opportunity of ~$3.8bn by its fourth year, despite current market skepticism. Concerns include reliance on Chinese study data and competition from established pharma giants, but Nuvation's cash reserves suggest readiness for a wide-scale launch. Ahead of the PDUFA date, Nuvation presents a speculative investment opportunity, given it is potentially undervalued with a "blockbuster-in-waiting" drug candidate so close to approval, and further promising pipeline assets. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 20
Is Nuvation Bio (NYSE:NUVB) Using Debt In A Risky Way?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Seeking Alpha • Oct 21
Nuvation Bio: Competitive Data In ROS1+ NSCLC, Strong Cash, Smallish Market
Summary Nuvation Bio's Taletrectinib shows promising data in phase 2 trials for ROS1-positive NSCLC, outperforming current market leaders in key metrics like DOR and PFS. Despite a small target market, Taletrectinib's potential $1bn market opportunity and strong financials make NUVB a compelling investment ahead of its PDUFA. Risks include a competitive landscape with established drugs and emerging rivals like NVL-520, which could impact market share. With solid leadership and a strong cash position, NUVB is well-positioned for growth, making it a stock to watch closely. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 08
Nuvation Bio: Continuing To Justify A Buy Thesis With Catalysts In 2024
Summary Nuvation Bio transitioned from early-stage to late-stage biotech with a near-approval, sitting at a $700 million market cap. The main project is taletrectinib, a novel ROS1 inhibitor with high response rates observed in studies, aiming for NDA filing. Financially stable with cash runway of 12-13 quarters, potential for accelerated approval of taletrectinib, but uncertainty in market adoption. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 07
Is Nuvation Bio (NYSE:NUVB) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Seeking Alpha • Jun 20
Nuvation Bio: A Potentially Transformative Acquisition
Summary Nuvation Bio stock has been on a roll since late October, as the shares have roughly tripled since then. The main driver of this rally is the potentially transformative acquisition of AnHeart Therapeutics. This greatly enhanced Nuvation's pipeline and prospects. Analyst firms have a universally positive outlook on the company and its equity as well. In addition, Nuvation is well-funded, with the majority of the stock's market cap represented in cash and marketable securities on the company's balance sheet. An analysis around Nuvation Bio follows in the paragraphs below. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 31
Nuvation Bio: Strong Buy Off The Acquisition Of A Late-Stage Lung Cancer Candidate
Summary Nuvation Bio has acquired an advanced pipeline candidate, taletrectinib, leading to a surge in market cap approaching $1 billion. Taletrectinib has shown promising clinical activity in treating ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer and has Breakthrough Therapy Designation. Nuvation Bio also now has other pipeline candidates, including safusidenib and NUV-868, and has sufficient liquid assets to fund operations for years without help. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 03
Nuvation: Cash Is King, Science Is An Afterthought
Summary Nuvation Bio is developing BET inhibitors for solid tumors, with lead asset NUV-868 in phase 1/1b trials. BET proteins play a role in gene regulation and chromatin remodeling, and inhibiting them may be therapeutic for cancer. NUV-868 is highly selective for BD2, potentially reducing toxicity compared to other BET inhibitors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 14
We Think Nuvation Bio (NYSE:NUVB) Can Afford To Drive Business Growth
We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although Amazon.com made...Shareholder Returns
| NUVB | US Pharmaceuticals | US Market | |
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| 7D | 0.5% | -5.3% | 0.2% |
| 1Y | 164.6% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
Return vs Industry: NUVB exceeded the US Pharmaceuticals industry which returned 44.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: NUVB exceeded the US Market which returned 19.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| NUVB volatility | |
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| NUVB Average Weekly Movement | 9.2% |
| Pharmaceuticals Industry Average Movement | 9.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: NUVB has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: NUVB's weekly volatility (9%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 307 | David Hung | www.nuvationbio.com |
Nuvation Bio Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing product candidates for cancer treatment. The company’s lead product candidate is IBTROZI (taletrectinib), a ROS1 inhibitor for the treatment of patients with ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer. It is also developing Safusidenib, an inhibitor of mutant isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 in phase 3 clinical trials for the maintenance treatment of high-risk or high-grade IDH1-mutant astrocytoma with safusidenib against placebo.
Nuvation Bio Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| NUVB fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$2.05b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$145.99m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$143.05m |
14.4x
P/S Ratio-14.1x
P/E RatioIs NUVB overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| NUVB income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$143.05m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$13.20m |
| Gross Profit | US$129.85m |
| Other Expenses | US$275.85m |
| Earnings | -US$145.99m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.42 |
| Gross Margin | 90.78% |
| Net Profit Margin | -102.06% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 66.6% |
How did NUVB perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/15 22:30 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Nuvation Bio Inc. is covered by 14 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Clarence Powell | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Mayank Mamtani | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Silvan Tuerkcan | Citizens JMP Securities, LLC |