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Synlogic (SYBX) AI Stock Analysis

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Synlogic

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Underperform 40 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:40Underperform
Price Target:
$0.57
▼(-53.28% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/13/26
The score is driven primarily by weak financial performance (minimal/unstable revenue, persistent losses, and ongoing cash burn) alongside a major negative corporate event (Nasdaq delisting to OTC). Technicals reinforce downside trend conditions, while valuation metrics offer limited support due to negative earnings and no dividend.
Positive Factors
Engineered microbial medicines platform
Synlogic’s platform approach of programming microbes to perform targeted biochemical functions is a durable strategic asset: it enables multiple pipeline programs across metabolic and immunology indications, supports technology reuse across assets, and creates a differentiated scientific moat that can produce long‑term program optionality and licensing or partnership opportunities.
Conservative leverage (zero debt)
Having no reported debt in recent years materially lowers refinancing and interest burden risk, giving management flexibility to fund R&D through equity or partnerships rather than fixed obligations. This conservatism preserves downside protection and increases strategic optionality when executing longer clinical development timelines.
Sharply reduced cash burn in 2025
A meaningful reduction in operating cash outflows reflects durable cost discipline and restructuring that cut operating burn. Lower ongoing cash requirements extend runway, reduce near‑term financing pressure, and improve odds management can advance key clinical milestones or secure non‑dilutive partnerships over the coming months.
Negative Factors
Nasdaq delisting and move to OTC
Delisting to the OTC materially reduces liquidity, visibility, and access to many institutional investors, increasing the cost and difficulty of raising capital. For a clinical‑stage biotech dependent on funding for trials, constrained capital access raises execution and dilution risk over the medium term.
Minimal and volatile revenue
Irregular and essentially negligible revenues mean the company cannot rely on product cash flows to fund development. This structural absence of recurring revenue increases dependency on capital markets or partners, making program continuity sensitive to financing cycles and heightening dilution risk over the coming months.
Shrinking equity base and persistent losses
Substantial erosion of shareholders’ equity from cumulative losses reduces the company’s financial buffer and limits flexibility to absorb setbacks. Combined with ongoing negative operating results, the weaker equity base increases the likelihood of future fundraising, potential dilution, or alternative strategic transactions that may constrain long‑term autonomy.

Synlogic (SYBX) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Synlogic Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionSynlogic, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery and development of synthetic biotic medicines to treat metabolic and immunological diseases in the United States. Its therapeutic programs include SYNB1618 and SYNB1934 that are orally administered, non-systemically absorbed drug candidates, which are in Phase II clinical trials to treat phenylketonuria; SYNB1353, an orally administered, non-systemically absorbed drug candidate to treat homocystinuria; and SYNB8802, an orally administered, non-systemically absorbed drug candidate that is in Phase I clinical trial for the treatment of enteric hyperoxaluria. The company is also developing SYNB1891, an intratumorally administered synthetic biotic medicine that is in Phase I clinical trial to treat solid tumors and lymphoma. It has a collaboration agreement with F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd; Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.; and Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. Synlogic, Inc. is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
How the Company Makes Moneynull

Synlogic Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Overall fundamentals are weak: revenue is minimal and highly volatile, profitability remains deeply negative, and cash flow is consistently negative. Positives include zero debt in the most recent periods and a sharply improved (reduced) cash burn in 2025, but the shrinking equity base and ongoing funding needs keep financial risk elevated.
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Revenue is minimal and highly volatile (2024 fell to ~$8K from ~$3.37M in 2023, and 2025 returned to $0), which limits operating leverage and business visibility. Profitability remains deeply negative across the period, with persistent operating losses and net losses (e.g., net income of about -$23.4M in 2024). A positive is that reported losses narrowed sharply in 2025 (annual) versus 2024, but the overall earnings profile is still weak and dependent on cost containment rather than durable revenue expansion.
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
The balance sheet is conservatively levered, with total debt at $0 in 2024–2025 (annual) after moderate leverage in prior years, which reduces refinancing risk. However, the equity base has been shrinking materially over time (stockholders’ equity fell from ~$147.3M in 2021 to ~$11.9M in 2025), reflecting cumulative losses and weakening financial flexibility. Returns on equity are consistently negative, highlighting that capital is not currently generating profits.
Cash Flow
34
Negative
Cash burn remains the central issue: operating cash flow and free cash flow are negative every year shown, indicating ongoing funding needs. That said, the burn rate improved substantially in 2025 (annual) (operating cash flow about -$4.4M versus about -$31.7M in 2024), suggesting meaningful cost reductions. Free cash flow broadly tracks net income (free cash flow to net income ~1x), implying losses are largely cash-backed rather than driven by large non-cash add-backs, which keeps liquidity pressure elevated.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue0.008.00K3.37M1.18M1.75M
Gross Profit0.008.00K3.37M1.18M1.75M
EBITDA-4.01M-22.06M-55.31M-63.63M-58.12M
Net Income-1.00M-23.36M-57.28M-66.15M-60.56M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets15.45M19.83M75.55M110.86M174.74M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments14.67M18.86M47.75M77.63M128.59M
Total Debt0.000.0017.27M20.30M20.59M
Total Liabilities3.58M7.08M32.90M28.25M27.47M
Stockholders Equity11.86M12.75M42.66M82.61M147.27M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-4.36M-31.67M-51.83M-57.62M-52.88M
Operating Cash Flow-4.36M-31.66M-51.61M-56.89M-52.20M
Investing Cash Flow167.00K25.34M38.77M58.35M-53.25M
Financing Cash Flow0.00172.00K20.94M-2.04M89.38M

Synlogic Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price1.22
Price Trends
50DMA
0.71
Negative
100DMA
1.07
Negative
200DMA
1.27
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.02
Negative
RSI
53.06
Neutral
STOCH
52.40
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SYBX, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1.22 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.62, above the 50-day MA of 0.71, and below the 200-day MA of 1.27, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.02 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.06 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 52.40 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for SYBX.

Synlogic Risk Analysis

Synlogic disclosed 76 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Synlogic reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Synlogic Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
52
Neutral
$87.95M-284.50%93.84%
51
Neutral
$7.86B-0.30-43.30%2.27%22.53%-2.21%
51
Neutral
$45.25M-0.97-84.39%15.32%
44
Neutral
$8.93M-1.08-290.37%1195.59%87.66%
43
Neutral
$4.66M-0.19-389.34%99.02%
40
Underperform
$7.68M-13.72-27.54%-100.00%93.62%
40
Underperform
$18.81M-2.07-112.05%99.82%
* Healthcare Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
SYBX
Synlogic
0.66
-0.64
-49.54%
LSTA
Lisata Therapeutics
5.01
2.73
119.74%
APVO
Aptevo Therapeutics
4.67
-884.49
-99.47%
ICU
SeaStar Medical Holding
2.35
-18.25
-88.59%
CING
Cingulate Inc
8.04
3.95
96.58%
ALLR
Allarity Therapeutics
1.17
0.21
21.87%

Synlogic Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Synlogic to Delist from Nasdaq and Move to OTC
Negative
Jan 20, 2026

On November 21, 2025, Synlogic received a notice from Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Department stating that, based on its review of the company’s public disclosures, it believed Synlogic had become a public shell and that continued listing of its securities was no longer warranted, with a suspension and delisting targeted for December 2, 2025 unless the company requested a hearing. Synlogic requested such a hearing on November 28, 2025, temporarily staying any suspension, but after further consideration withdrew its hearing request on January 16, 2026, leading Nasdaq that same day to notify the company that trading in its shares will be suspended at the open of business on January 21, 2026 and that a delisting filing with the SEC will follow. Synlogic plans for its common stock to be quoted on the OTC Markets following the Nasdaq delisting, and it will remain an SEC-reporting company, with the transition expected not to affect its underlying business operations, though it shifts its market presence from a national exchange to an over-the-counter platform.

The most recent analyst rating on (SYBX) stock is a Sell with a $1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Synlogic stock, see the SYBX Stock Forecast page.

Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Synlogic Holds Annual Meeting, Elects Directors
Neutral
Dec 16, 2025

On December 15, 2025, Synlogic held its Annual Meeting where 87.97% of the outstanding shares were represented. During the meeting, James Flynn and Richard P. Shea were reelected as Class I directors, the executive compensation was approved, the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan was adopted, and KPMG LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

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Disclaimer

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 13, 2026