Clene Inc. (CLNN) — Stock Score Summary

Clene Inc. (CLNN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 12/100 based on Quality (15/100), Value (48/100), and Momentum (31/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Clene Inc. is a micro-cap clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. It lacks any commercialized products, stable cash flows, or high ROIC, making it a highly speculative asset that fails all of our core quality investment criteria.

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$5.57
Market Cap$86M
P/E (Forward)-3.25
Price/Book-3.64
Return on Invested Capital-319.4%
Gross Margin82.8%
Operating Margin-13740.0%
Revenue Growth-81.5%
Free Cash Flow$-12M

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 12/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (15), Value (48), and Momentum (31) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Clene Inc. have an economic moat?
Clene Inc. (CLNN) has a Quality factor score of 15/100. 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 12/100. 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).