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CARISMA THERAPEUTICS INC (CARM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CARM - US14216R1014 - Common Stock

0.2619 USD
-0.02 (-7.13%)
Last: 9/25/2025, 2:35:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, CARM scores 0 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CARM was compared to 538 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. CARM may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CARM does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CARM had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year CARM has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CARM always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years CARM reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
CARM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCARM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M -40M -60M -80M -100M

1.2 Ratios

CARM has a worse Return On Assets (-985.18%) than 97.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -985.18%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-102.03%
ROA(5y)-64.92%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CARM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCARM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 400

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for CARM so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CARM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCARM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2K -4K -6K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CARM does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
CARM has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CARM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CARM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CARM Yearly Shares OutstandingCARM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
CARM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCARM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -119.86, we must say that CARM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -119.86, CARM is doing worse than 96.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -119.86
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.65%
CARM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCARM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.48 indicates that CARM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CARM (0.48) is worse than 93.49% of its industry peers.
CARM has a Quick Ratio of 0.48. This is a bad value and indicates that CARM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.48, CARM is not doing good in the industry: 92.94% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.48
Quick Ratio 0.48
CARM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCARM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CARM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 33.71%, which is quite impressive.
CARM shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -48.02%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.56% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%14.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-48.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.56%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-100%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CARM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.28% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -14.87% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y45.16%
EPS Next 2Y27.93%
EPS Next 3Y19.18%
EPS Next 5Y11.28%
Revenue Next Year-53.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-41.42%
Revenue Next 3Y-25.99%
Revenue Next 5Y-14.87%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CARM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCARM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0
CARM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCARM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 -10 -20 -30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CARM. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year CARM is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
CARM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCARM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
CARM Per share dataCARM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 -0.5 -1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as CARM's earnings are expected to grow with 19.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.93%
EPS Next 3Y19.18%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CARM!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CARISMA THERAPEUTICS INC

NASDAQ:CARM (9/25/2025, 2:35:02 PM)

0.2619

-0.02 (-7.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Inst Owners31.75%
Inst Owner Change-23.34%
Ins Owners1.19%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap10.94M
Analysts80
Price Target1.02 (289.46%)
Short Float %2.61%
Short Ratio0.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-115.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-150.54%
Max EPS beat(2)-79.74%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-100.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-153.39%
Max EPS beat(4)-16.89%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-47.16%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-15.29%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)40.84%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-51.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-100%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.51%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-43.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-100%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.51%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)23.42%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-100%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-100%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-42.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-42.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.02
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-1.18
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.53
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.89
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.89
OCFYN/A
SpS0.26
BVpS-1.1
TBVpS-1.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -985.18%
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-102.03%
ROA(5y)-64.92%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover2.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 0%
Cap/Sales 0%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.48
Quick Ratio 0.48
Altman-Z -119.86
F-Score3
WACC10.65%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%14.81%
EPS Next Y45.16%
EPS Next 2Y27.93%
EPS Next 3Y19.18%
EPS Next 5Y11.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-48.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.56%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-100%
Revenue Next Year-53.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-41.42%
Revenue Next 3Y-25.99%
Revenue Next 5Y-14.87%
EBIT growth 1Y39.3%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-106.09%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-110.5%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A