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CLNN

STRONG SELL

Clene Inc. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $69M · Avg Vol: $356K/d

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Q
10
V
23
M
37
P/E (TTM)
ROE
D/E
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Clene Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the development of clean-surfaced nanocrystal (CSN) therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. The company's competitive advantage lies in its proprietary nanotechnology platform, which produces CNM-Au8, a gold nanocrystal suspension designed to enhance cellular energy and protect neurons in diseases like ALS and Multiple Sclerosis. Clene operates as a highly specialized biotech innovator, utilizing a novel therapeutic mechanism to address progressive neurological decline.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue0.5M0.7M0.3M0.2M-24.9%0.1M0.2M3.7%
EPS-2.69-9.43-5.67-2.65-3.16-1.41-1.79
Shares12.8M6.4M8.1M10.8M-15.1%12.8M
Debt31.8M32.2M20.8M21.7M-12.0%22.0M
Equity3.2M13.4M-8.9M-17.6M313.7%
Op CF-39.0M-30.2M-21.3M-18.5M-18.1M
Inv CF-10.2M-1.5M6.3M-39.0K
Fin CF17.2M42.2M-1.5M11.5M
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PRICE (1Y)-19.3%
4.725.145.555.976.39Jun 16Jul 9Jul 29
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$4.72
RSI (14)
21.1
52W High
$13.50
From 52W High
0.3%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
10
ROIC
-416.7%0.3
ROE
N/A
GP/Assets
0.6%1.1
Op. Margin
-13740.0%0.3
FCF/Assets
-102.5%0.4
Piotroski
10.2
Int. Cover
-10.7x3.5
D/E Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
1.94x62.7
Value
23
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-4.6x25.0
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
-3.6x25.0
P/S
546.4x0.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
37
52W High %
35%4.4
RS 6M
-14%38.8
SMA 50/200
0.93x37.8
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%82.3
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+43%57.0
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$69M
P/E (Forward)
-3.2x
Gross Margin
82.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CLNN are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CLNNClene Inc.(you)$69M3STRONG SELL
DDCDDC Enterprise Limited$63M2STRONG SELL
BOFBranchOut Food Inc.$60M11STRONG SELL
NPRA.CNNepra Foods Inc.$43M13STRONG SELL
HAINThe Hain Celestial Group, Inc.$57M28SELL
BYND.MXBeyond Meat, Inc.$345M3STRONG SELL
ENHAEnhanced Group Inc.$376M4STRONG SELL
FTLFFitLife Brands, Inc.$96M40HOLD
BRCCBRC Inc.$126M37HOLD
OFRMOnce Upon A Farm, PBC$631M14STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 12.3% · P/E 21.4x · Gross margin 35.0%

Clene Inc. (CLNN) — Stock Score Summary

Clene Inc. (CLNN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 3/100 based on Quality (10/100), Value (23/100), and Momentum (37/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Clene Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the development of clean-surfaced nanocrystal (CSN) therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. The company's competitive advantage lies in its proprietary nanotechnology platform, which produces CNM-Au8, a gold nanocrystal suspension designed to enhance cellular energy and protect neurons in diseases like ALS and Multiple Sclerosis. Clene operates as a highly specialized biotech innovator, utilizing a novel therapeutic mechanism to address progressive neurological decline.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$4.72
Market Cap$69M
P/E (Forward)-3.20
Price/Book-3.59
Return on Invested Capital-416.7%
Gross Margin82.8%
Operating Margin-13740.0%
Revenue Growth-81.5%
Free Cash Flow$-19M

Clene Inc. operates in the Packaged Foods industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clene Inc.’s (CLNN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Clene Inc. (CLNN) is 3/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (10), Value (23), and Momentum (37) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Clene Inc. have an economic moat?
Clene Inc. (CLNN) has a Quality factor score of 10/100. 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 Clene Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Clene Inc. (CLNN) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 3/100. 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 Clene Inc. in?
Clene Inc. (CLNN) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United States).