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4875.T

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MediciNova, Inc. · Healthcare · United States · $62M · Avg Vol: $52K/d

15
StockRank
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Q
32
V
23
M
43
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-26.2%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

MediciNova, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small-molecule therapeutics for serious diseases with unmet medical needs, particularly neurological disorders like ALS and progressive MS. The company's lead clinical candidate, MN-166 (ibudilast), is protected by a robust global patent portfolio and has received multiple orphan drug designations. MediciNova operates a capital-efficient development model, leveraging strategic partnerships and non-dilutive funding to advance its late-stage clinical pipeline.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue01.0M00.4M-36.0%0.6M0.4M0.4M-1.2%
EPS-0.29-0.17-0.23-0.24-0.23-0.26-0.42
Shares49.0M49.0M49.0M49.2M+0.4%49.2M
Debt0.2M0.2M0.2M0.2M7.3%0.2M
Equity70.2M62.4M52.5M41.6M-16.0%
Op CF-12.9M-7.4M-10.6M-9.8M-9.5M
Inv CF-40.0M39.9M-697-2.9K
Fin CF7.9K000.2M
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PRICE (1Y)+1.4%
1.231.281.321.371.41Jun 1Jun 22Jul 10
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$1.39
RSI (14)
62.3
52W High
$1.94
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
32
ROIC
-31.8%21.9
ROE
-26.2%27.6
GP/Assets
16.6%39.3
Op. Margin
-1516.6%5.6
FCF/Assets
-2063.5%0.1
Piotroski
211.5
Int. Cover
N/A
D/E Ratio
0.00x93.7
Current Ratio
9.09x85.3
Value
23
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-5.3x25.0
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
0.0x25.0
P/S
114.3x6.8
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
43
52W High %
71%52.6
RS 6M
-26%37.4
SMA 50/200
0.97x57.2
EPS Rev 4W
+1.5%84.8
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
-83%5.3
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$62M
P/E (Forward)
-3.3x
Gross Margin
8.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Healthcare, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 4875.T are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
4875.TMediciNova, Inc.(you)$62M15STRONG SELL
CINGCingulate Inc.$67M13STRONG SELL
ACRVAcrivon Therapeutics, Inc.$72M14STRONG SELL
FLNAFilana Therapeutics, Inc.$58M9STRONG SELL
CNTXContext Therapeutics Inc.$53M10STRONG SELL
DWTXDogwood Therapeutics, Inc.$55M9STRONG SELL
TILInstil Bio, Inc.$50M10STRONG SELL
ANIXAnixa Biosciences, Inc.$95M14STRONG SELL
BDTXBlack Diamond Therapeutics, Inc.$98M15STRONG SELL
ACETAdicet Bio, Inc.$78M21SELL

Peer medians: ROE -21.2% · P/E 27.1x · Gross margin 44.5%

MediciNova, Inc. (4875.T) — Stock Score Summary

MediciNova, Inc. (4875.T) has a MoatMap StockRank of 15/100 based on Quality (32/100), Value (23/100), and Momentum (43/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

MediciNova, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small-molecule therapeutics for serious diseases with unmet medical needs, particularly neurological disorders like ALS and progressive MS. The company's lead clinical candidate, MN-166 (ibudilast), is protected by a robust global patent portfolio and has received multiple orphan drug designations. MediciNova operates a capital-efficient development model, leveraging strategic partnerships and non-dilutive funding to advance its late-stage clinical pipeline.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.39
Market Cap$62M
P/E (Forward)-3.28
Price/Book0.01
Return on Equity-26.2%
Return on Invested Capital-31.8%
Debt/Equity0.42
Gross Margin8.0%
Operating Margin-1516.6%
Free Cash Flow$-6M

MediciNova, Inc. operates in the Biotechnology industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MediciNova, Inc.’s (4875.T) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for MediciNova, Inc. (4875.T) is 15/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (32), Value (23), and Momentum (43) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does MediciNova, Inc. have an economic moat?
MediciNova, Inc. (4875.T) has a Quality factor score of 32/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is MediciNova, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for MediciNova, Inc. (4875.T) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 15/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is MediciNova, Inc. in?
MediciNova, Inc. (4875.T) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Biotechnology industry (United States).