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Philogen SpA
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Rating:84Outperform
Price Target:
€30.00
▲(29.31% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:07/09/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (profitability and cash flow surged alongside a low-debt balance sheet), supported by an attractive valuation (low P/E and solid dividend yield). Technicals are constructive with price above key moving averages and positive MACD, though momentum indicators (RSI and Stochastic) are elevated, suggesting higher near-term pullback risk.
Positive Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
Very low debt relative to a large equity base gives Philogen durable financial flexibility to fund clinical programs and manufacturing without immediate reliance on external debt. A conservative capital structure reduces default risk and helps absorb biotech revenue cyclicality over 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Lumpy, milestone-driven results
The sharp 2025 revenue and profit jump appears driven by discrete events rather than steady operating growth. Such lumpiness makes forecasting and planning difficult, and recent performance may not persist absent recurring revenue streams or repeatable milestone timing in the next 2–6 months.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
Very low debt relative to a large equity base gives Philogen durable financial flexibility to fund clinical programs and manufacturing without immediate reliance on external debt. A conservative capital structure reduces default risk and helps absorb biotech revenue cyclicality over 2–6 months.
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Philogen SpA (PHIL) vs. iShares MSCI Italy ETF (EWI)
Market Cap
€747.16M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)19.28K
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.5
Beta (1Y)-0.16
Revenue Growth324.79%
EPS Growth407.11%
CountryIT
Employees214
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.68
Shares Outstanding29,242,860
10 Day Avg. Volume19,753
30 Day Avg. Volume19,281
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)2.51
Price to Sales (P/S)2.99
P/FCF Ratio3.50
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€34.00Price Target Upside46.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)€54.83M
Philogen SpA Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Philogen S.p.A. is a biotechnology firm dedicated to creating therapeutic agents for cancer and persistent inflammatory conditions. Among its pipeline, Nidlegy is being developed as an intralesional therapy for localized melanoma and non-melanoma ...
How the Company Makes Money
Philogen’s revenue model is primarily driven by monetizing its drug-development and biologics platform through a mix of (i) collaboration and licensing-related income and (ii) funding tied to development work, alongside (iii) potential future comm...
Philogen SpA Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
84
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
Cash Flow
86
Very Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 314.32M | 74.00M | 23.13M | 23.71M | 2.50M |
| Gross Profit | 271.84M | 54.42M | 5.67M | 10.53M | -8.14M |
| EBITDA | 255.84M | 44.75M | -2.05M | -1.17M | -12.98M |
| Net Income | 229.68M | 45.29M | -6.16M | -5.38M | -15.72M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 437.33M | 168.45M | 119.27M | 125.83M | 132.75M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 379.22M | 113.73M | 75.34M | 86.20M | 101.68M |
| Total Debt | 10.88M | 11.51M | 14.91M | 15.76M | 16.49M |
| Total Liabilities | 63.46M | 29.80M | 28.68M | 27.91M | 27.67M |
| Stockholders Equity | 373.86M | 138.66M | 90.59M | 97.92M | 105.09M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 268.05M | 38.67M | -10.37M | -9.15M | -25.85M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 271.44M | 40.84M | -4.82M | -4.94M | -19.03M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -171.82M | -22.28M | 159.00K | 24.20M | -47.77M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.99M | -3.78M | -4.17M | -3.78M | 63.05M |
Philogen SpA Technical Analysis
Positive
23.20
Price Trends
22.81
Positive
21.86
Positive
22.06
Positive
Market Momentum
0.76
Negative
72.62
Negative
88.79
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For IT:PHIL, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 23.2 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 23.74, above the 50-day MA of 22.81, and above the 200-day MA of 22.06, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.76 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 72.62 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 88.79 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for IT:PHIL.
Philogen SpA Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
84 Outperform | €747.16M | 4.50 | 45.54% | ― | 324.79% | 407.11% | |
78 Outperform | €10.59B | 22.30 | 21.26% | 2.67% | 9.87% | 13.63% | |
75 Outperform | €1.31B | 15.56 | 15.29% | 1.58% | 4.42% | -16.04% | |
66 Neutral | €3.71B | 27.53 | 12.16% | 1.80% | 0.81% | -15.40% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
43 Neutral | €11.74M | 6.24 | -51.46% | ― | 74.59% | ― |
* General Sector Average
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Philogen SpA Corporate Events
Philogen Publishes Shareholders’ Meeting Minutes and Highlights Targeted Cancer-Drug Focus
May 21, 2026
Philogen S.p.A., an Italian-Swiss biotechnology group, focuses on developing targeted anticancer therapies that use proprietary ligands, including monoclonal antibodies and small molecules, to deliver powerful agents directly to tumors while limit...
Philogen Maintains Strong Cash Position as Oncology Pipeline Advances on Schedule
May 12, 2026
Philogen reported a solid financial position for the first quarter of 2026, with a positive net financial position of €355.4 million and liquidity of €366.1 million, only slightly lower than year-end despite operating and financial exp...
Philogen Reports April On‑Market Share Purchases by Mediobanca
May 4, 2026
Philogen S.p.A. disclosed a series of share purchase transactions carried out on the Italian EXM market in April 2026 by Mediobanca S.p.A., acting under an “other engagement” mandate. Across multiple trading sessions between 8 and 23 A...
Philogen Approves 2025 Results, €0.70 Dividend and New Share Buyback Mandate
Apr 29, 2026
Philogen’s 2026 ordinary shareholders’ meeting approved the 2025 separate financial statements and directed the full-year net profit of €229.68 million, along with portions of retained earnings and share premium, into a non-distr...
Philogen Continues Euronext Milan Share Buyback, Nears 0.9% Treasury Stake
Apr 27, 2026
Philogen has continued to execute its share buyback programme on Euronext Milan, repurchasing 2,711 shares between 20 and 24 April 2026 at an average price of €20.9329, for a total outlay of €56,749.03. Since the programme’s laun...
Philogen Details Voting Rights Structure Ahead of April 29 Shareholders’ Meeting
Apr 20, 2026
Philogen S.p.A., the Italian-Swiss biotech group specializing in targeted anti-tumor therapies, has detailed the structure of its share capital ahead of its shareholders’ meeting scheduled for 29 April 2026. The company leverages proprietary...
Philogen Adds to Treasury Stock as Biotech Group Advances Targeted Cancer Strategy
Apr 20, 2026
Philogen S.p.A., the Italian-Swiss biotech group specializing in targeted anti-tumor therapies, continues to expand its proprietary pipeline by exploiting monoclonal antibodies and small molecules that home in on tumor-associated blood vessels. Th...
Philogen Expands Treasury Stock Position as Share Buyback Programme Progresses
Apr 13, 2026
Philogen has continued its share buyback programme on Euronext Milan, repurchasing 6,729 shares between 6 and 10 April 2026, equal to 0.0166% of its share capital, for a total outlay of about €136,600 at an average price of roughly €20...
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