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Geron Corporation, a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of therapeutics products for oncology. The company’s product pipeline includes RYTELO, a telomerase inhibitor for the treatment of adult patients with low- to intermediate-1 risk myelodysplastic syndromes with transfusion-dependent anemia; IMerge which is in Phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes; IMpactMF that is in Phase 3 for the treatment of relapsed/refractory myelofibrosis; Impress which is in Phase 2 clinical trial to treat higher risk myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia (AML); IMproveMF which is in Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of frontline myelofibrosis; and IMAGINE which is in phase 1/2 clinical trial for the treatment of relapsed/refractory AML. Geron Corporation was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.
Oncology Frontrunne | Geron's Rytelo shows promise in MDS and MF treatment, with consistent efficacy across patient groups and a favorable safety profile |
Market Challenges | Despite Q1 sales shortfall, Geron sees renewed growth. Analysts project profitability by 2H 2025, but inventory issues and competition pose risks |
Expansion Potential | EU approval could boost Geron's global presence. Label expansion for Imetelstat, particularly in myelofibrosis, presents significant growth opportunities |
Analyst Outlook | Price targets range from $4 to $9, reflecting varied perspectives on Geron's future. The company's path to profitability remains a key focus for investors |
Metrics to compare | GERN | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Healthcare sector companies | Relationship RelationshipGERNPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | −10.9x | −6.7x | −0.5x | |
PEG Ratio | −0.20 | 0.10 | 0.00 | |
Price/Book | 4.0x | 2.9x | 2.6x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 4.9x | 14.3x | 3.2x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 181.7% | 95.2% | 51.4% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 13.3% | 8.5% | Unlock |