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Bio-Gene Technology Ltd. (AU:BGT)
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Bio-Gene Technology Ltd. (BGT) AI Stock Analysis

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AU:BGT

Bio-Gene Technology Ltd.

(Sydney:BGT)

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Neutral 45 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Rating:45Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.03
▲(70.00% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/18/26
The score is primarily held back by very weak financial performance (near-zero revenue, persistent losses, and ongoing cash burn) and limited valuation support (negative P/E and no dividend). Technicals provide only partial offset, as the price is above longer-term moving averages but momentum appears overbought, increasing near-term downside risk.
Positive Factors
Low Leverage / Minimal Debt
A near-zero debt profile materially reduces financial distress risk and interest obligations, giving management flexibility to prioritize R&D or strategic options without immediate debt servicing pressure. For a development-stage biotech this durable low leverage preserves optionality for financing or partnerships over months.
Improving Free Cash Flow Trend
An improvement in free cash flow versus the prior year indicates some progress on cash conversion or cost control. If sustained, this trend can reduce external funding needs and extend runway, making the company's cash dynamics less fragile over a multi-month horizon and improving strategic flexibility.
Loss Trajectory Stabilizing
Stable rather than accelerating losses suggest management may be containing expense growth and that the company is not experiencing runaway deterioration. Over a 2–6 month timeframe, a stable loss trajectory reduces the probability of sudden solvency stress and supports more predictable planning for financing or operational adjustments.
Negative Factors
Near‑Zero Revenue
Revenue collapsing to essentially zero shows the business lacks current commercial revenue and product-market traction. That structural absence of sales means long-term sustainability depends on external capital or successful clinical/commercial milestones, leaving profitability and margin recovery distant and uncertain.
Persistent Cash Burn
Consistently negative operating and free cash flows indicate an entrenched cash-burning profile requiring continual financing. Over months this creates dilution risk and limits the firm's ability to self-fund development or scale activities, making strategic choices dependent on external capital availability.
Eroding Equity / Capital Base
Material declines in equity reflect cumulative losses and capital consumption, weakening the balance sheet buffer against adverse shocks. This structural capital erosion reduces borrowing capacity, increases reliance on dilution or partner funding, and heightens long-term execution risk absent a sustained turnaround.

Bio-Gene Technology Ltd. (BGT) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)

Bio-Gene Technology Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionBio-Gene Technology Limited, an agtech development company, engages in developing and commercializing insecticides/pesticides for animal health, crop protection, public health, and consumer applications in Australia. Its lead products include Flavocide, a beta-triketone insecticide product; and Qcide, a natural oil extracted from a cultivar of eucalyptus cloeziana. The company has a research collaboration agreement with James Cook University for the development of a tissue culture system to support the expansion of tree plantations and scale-up of future Qcide oil production. It also has research collaborations with BASF, Grains Research and Development Corporation, and Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for assessing activity against grain storage pests. Bio-Gene Technology Limited was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.
How the Company Makes Moneynull

Bio-Gene Technology Ltd. Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials are very weak overall: revenue has effectively fallen to zero, losses remain multi-million with consistently negative margins, and operating/free cash flow are materially negative (cash-burning). The main offset is a relatively solid balance sheet with minimal debt, though equity has declined meaningfully due to ongoing losses.
Income Statement
12
Very Negative
The income statement remains very weak: revenue has effectively collapsed to zero in 2025 (annual) after several years of small, volatile sales, and profitability is deeply negative with multi-million losses each year. Margins are consistently negative (gross profit also negative in most years), indicating the business is not yet operating at a commercially sustainable scale. A modest positive is that losses have not accelerated dramatically versus the prior year, but overall the trajectory is unfavorable due to declining revenue and persistent operating losses.
Balance Sheet
52
Neutral
The balance sheet is a relative bright spot: debt is minimal (near-zero most years; ~A$51k in 2025) and leverage is low, which reduces financial risk. However, equity has fallen materially from 2022 to 2025, reflecting ongoing losses and capital consumption, and returns on equity are sharply negative. Overall, the company appears lightly levered but shrinking in net worth due to continued losses.
Cash Flow
18
Very Negative
Cash flow quality is weak: operating cash flow and free cash flow are significantly negative in most years (and strongly negative again in 2023–2025), consistent with a cash-burning development-stage profile. There was one year of positive operating cash flow in 2022, but it was not sustained. A partial positive is that free cash flow improved in 2025 versus 2024, yet the business still requires ongoing funding to cover operating outflows.
BreakdownTTMJun 2025Jun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue0.000.0018.32K149.23K445.73K62.61K
Gross Profit-47.16K-245.78K-301.45K-164.04K178.59K-110.59K
EBITDA-3.32M-2.58M-2.97M-3.14M-2.92M-2.85M
Net Income-1.96M-2.58M-2.41M-3.10M-2.91M-2.40M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.47M2.15M3.16M3.84M7.30M5.00M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments1.08M1.14M2.21M2.99M6.34M3.93M
Total Debt0.0051.21K0.000.000.000.00
Total Liabilities307.71K522.98K368.45K613.88K1.03M754.57K
Stockholders Equity1.17M1.63M2.79M3.22M6.27M4.25M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-1.78M-2.54M-2.76M-3.28M36.67K-1.83M
Operating Cash Flow-1.78M-2.54M-2.75M-3.28M43.52K-1.83M
Investing Cash Flow0.000.00-5.70K0.00-6.84K-3.03K
Financing Cash Flow2.36M1.47M1.98M-75.00K4.41M239.88K

Bio-Gene Technology Ltd. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price0.02
Price Trends
50DMA
0.03
Positive
100DMA
0.03
Positive
200DMA
0.03
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
<0.01
Negative
RSI
84.49
Negative
STOCH
69.70
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:BGT, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 0.02 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.04, below the 50-day MA of 0.03, and below the 200-day MA of 0.03, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of <0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 84.49 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 69.70 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for AU:BGT.

Bio-Gene Technology Ltd. Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
51
Neutral
$7.86B-0.30-43.30%2.27%22.53%-2.21%
48
Neutral
AU$7.89M-3.15-17.07%71.10%
48
Neutral
AU$11.02M-1.00-218.76%
45
Neutral
AU$10.68M-1.25-140.35%
40
Underperform
AU$2.17M-4.31-32.19%46.43%
39
Underperform
AU$5.95M-1.3956.41%-99.31%90.20%
37
Underperform
AU$10.20M-0.481068.18%31.87%
* Healthcare Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
AU:BGT
Bio-Gene Technology Ltd.
0.04
<0.01
16.67%
AU:ZLD
Zelira Therapeutics
0.50
0.03
6.38%
AU:IXC
Invex Therapeutics Ltd.
0.11
0.03
50.00%
AU:CMB
Regeneus Ltd.
0.48
0.13
37.14%
AU:1AD
AdAlta Ltd.
0.01
0.00
0.00%
AU:HXL
Hexima Ltd
0.01
0.00
0.00%

Bio-Gene Technology Ltd. Corporate Events

Bio-Gene advances Qcide oil production and prepares for large-scale expansion
Mar 9, 2026

Bio-Gene Technology has completed its 15th harvest and extraction of Qcide oil from its far north Queensland plantation, confirming that standardized processing continues to deliver oil meeting commercial specifications. The company’s tree improvement program is yielding superior, high-oil trees, and a newly established planting area is progressing toward an initial harvest expected in spring 2026.

The company is refining pre-treatment techniques and steam distillation equipment to boost extraction efficiency and lower production costs as it prepares for large-scale commercial supply. With restocking and expansion programs underway to increase biomass capacity, Bio-Gene aims to capture rising industry demand for natural insecticidal actives, strengthening its position in a market shifting toward botanical and biological insect control solutions.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:BGT) stock is a Hold with a A$0.04 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bio-Gene Technology Ltd. stock, see the AU:BGT Stock Forecast page.

Bio-Gene Targets 2027 APVMA Filing as Flavocide Toxicology Program Advances
Mar 2, 2026

Bio-Gene Technology has reported solid progress in the regulatory development of its novel insecticidal active constituent, Flavocide, with a series of toxicology and metabolism studies advancing according to plan. Early toxicology data have been sufficient to move into major reproductive and neurotoxicity studies, which are expected to deliver results in mid and late 2026.

The company is targeting March 2027 for its first submission to the Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority to register Flavocide as a new active constituent, initially to support professional and domestic insecticide products rather than food-related uses. Data are being generated to OECD standards to facilitate subsequent filings in the U.S. and other key markets, marking a critical milestone in commercialising Bio-Gene’s technology and potentially strengthening its competitive position in the insecticide industry.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:BGT) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bio-Gene Technology Ltd. stock, see the AU:BGT Stock Forecast page.

Bio-Gene Advances Bio-Insecticide Pipeline with New Approvals, Grants and Capital Raise
Feb 23, 2026

Bio-Gene reported its financial and operational progress for the half year to 31 December 2025, highlighting steady advancement of its bio-insecticide portfolio. The company completed its 14th Qcide harvest, advanced biomass pre-treatment and extraction optimisation, and continued investing with partners in refining Flavocide formulations for key applications.

Operationally, Qcide secured listing approval from the U.S. Organic Materials Review Institute as a botanical pesticide under the USDA National Organic Program, while Purdue University researchers presented positive Flavocide efficacy data against tick-borne disease vectors. Bio-Gene also identified additional product applications and faster-path Qcide product opportunities, won A$3 million in U.S. Department of Defense funding for two development programs, undertook strategic partner outreach across Asia, completed an annual strategic review, and strengthened its balance sheet with A$2.46 million raised via a placement and share purchase plan.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:BGT) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bio-Gene Technology Ltd. stock, see the AU:BGT Stock Forecast page.

Bio-Gene Advances Pivotal Flavocide Toxicity Study Toward Regulatory Approval
Feb 9, 2026

Bio-Gene Technology has commenced a pivotal extended one-generation reproductive toxicity study in rats for its novel insecticidal active ingredient, Flavocide, a core requirement for regulatory approval in Australia and other key jurisdictions. The study, conducted under OECD 443 guidelines and Good Laboratory Practice, will generate essential reproductive, developmental and systemic toxicity data to support Flavocide’s registration with the Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority and underpin its broader commercialisation strategy.

A completed dose range-finding phase has established dosing for the main study, whose in-life phase is expected to conclude in July 2026, with preliminary results due in September and final reporting in November 2026. As an internationally recognised and mutually accepted test, the OECD 443 study is expected to strengthen Bio-Gene’s mammalian toxicology dossier, marking a significant milestone that could enhance regulatory confidence, facilitate international submissions and advance the company’s position in the global insecticide market.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:BGT) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bio-Gene Technology Ltd. stock, see the AU:BGT Stock Forecast page.

Bio-Gene Names New CFO and Company Secretary to Support Commercialisation Push
Feb 1, 2026

Bio-Gene Technology Limited has appointed experienced finance executive Drew Speedy as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary, effective 1 February 2026, replacing outgoing CFO and Company Secretary Edmond Tern. With more than two decades in senior finance and governance roles across ASX-listed and private companies and a background in financial reporting, corporate governance, capital raisings, M&A, IPOs and ASX compliance, Speedy will oversee the company’s financial stewardship and act as the primary contact with the ASX, bolstering Bio-Gene’s corporate capabilities as it advances its development and commercialisation strategy for its bio-insecticide portfolio.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:BGT) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bio-Gene Technology Ltd. stock, see the AU:BGT Stock Forecast page.

Bio-Gene Builds Momentum as Flavocide and Qcide Move Toward Commercial Stage
Jan 29, 2026

Bio-Gene Technology reported strong operational momentum in the December 2025 quarter as it advanced both its Flavocide and Qcide insecticide platforms from foundational R&D into more mature regulatory, formulation and commercial development. The company is prioritising a suite of safety studies and formulation work for Flavocide to support multi-jurisdictional registrations, underpinned by successful pilot-scale manufacturing with Rallis India that provides a clearer pathway to scale-up and future supply agreements. Qcide development continues to benefit from improved plantation yields and biomass processing in Far North Queensland, while its recent approval for listing by the US Organic Materials Review Institute as a botanical pesticide under the USDA National Organic Program strengthens Bio-Gene’s positioning in organic and sustainable agriculture markets and supports additional product formulations. Bio-Gene is also progressing two US Department of Defense-funded Deployed Warfighter Protection programs: a Flavocide-based wearable mosquito protection device that has entered entomological testing with early evidence of efficacy, and a Qcide-based indoor residual spray targeting bed bugs and other pests that is expected to commence following the resolution of administrative delays in the US. Management highlights a refreshed pipeline of eight active product opportunities and expanding international business development, indicating the company is positioned to achieve further technical, regulatory and commercial milestones as demand grows for safer, biologically derived pest control solutions.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:BGT) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bio-Gene Technology Ltd. stock, see the AU:BGT Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 18, 2026