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CEL-SCI CORP (CVM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:CVM - US1508377066 - Common Stock

6.45 USD
+0.16 (+2.54%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 4:15:00 PM
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Overall CVM gets a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10. We evaluated CVM against 534 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CVM have multiple concerns. CVM does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CVM has reported negative net income.
In the past year CVM has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CVM always reported negative net income.
CVM had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CVM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCVM 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 -10M -20M -30M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -125.00%, CVM is not doing good in the industry: 80.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of CVM (-361.85%) is worse than 73.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -125%
ROE -361.85%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-76.3%
ROA(5y)-76.74%
ROE(3y)-142.28%
ROE(5y)-202.3%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CVM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCVM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -1M -2M -3M

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for CVM 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
CVM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCVM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 -10K -20K -30K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for CVM has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CVM has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CVM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CVM Yearly Shares OutstandingCVM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500K 1M 1.5M 2M
CVM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCVM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -38.67, we must say that CVM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -38.67, CVM is doing worse than 91.20% of the companies in the same industry.
CVM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating CVM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CVM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CVM is outperformed by 74.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -38.67
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
CVM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCVM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

2.3 Liquidity

CVM has a Current Ratio of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that CVM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.47, CVM is doing worse than 92.88% of the companies in the same industry.
CVM has a Quick Ratio of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that CVM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CVM (0.37) is worse than 93.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.47
Quick Ratio 0.37
CVM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCVM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 42.99% over the past year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.99%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%67.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CVM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.31% on average per year.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y6.35%
EPS Next 2Y19.33%
EPS Next 3Y20.44%
EPS Next 5Y15.31%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
CVM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCVM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2024 2026 2027 2028 2029 100M 200M 300M 400M
CVM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCVM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 -100 -200 -300

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CVM. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CVM. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
CVM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCVM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
CVM Per share dataCVM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 -5 -10 -15 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as CVM's earnings are expected to grow with 20.44% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.33%
EPS Next 3Y20.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CVM does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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CEL-SCI CORP

NYSEARCA:CVM (12/5/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

6.45

+0.16 (+2.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12
Earnings (Next)01-12 2026-01-12/amc
Inst Owners6.17%
Inst Owner Change63.3%
Ins Owners1.24%
Ins Owner Change3.86%
Market Cap51.54M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)-25.42M
Analysts80
Price Target306 (4644.19%)
Short Float %6.01%
Short Ratio5.46
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)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S N/A
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 7.34
P/tB 7.48
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-21.57
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-12.42
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-2.17
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.16
OCFYN/A
SpS0
BVpS0.88
TBVpS0.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -125%
ROE -361.85%
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)-76.3%
ROA(5y)-76.74%
ROE(3y)-142.28%
ROE(5y)-202.3%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 1.35%
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.47
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z -38.67
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)143.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.55%
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)42.99%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%67.27%
EPS Next Y6.35%
EPS Next 2Y19.33%
EPS Next 3Y20.44%
EPS Next 5Y15.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.12%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year717.49%
EBIT Next 3Y181.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y9.51%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y4.76%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

CEL-SCI CORP / CVM FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CEL-SCI CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 1 / 10 to CVM.


Can you provide the valuation status for CEL-SCI CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CEL-SCI CORP (CVM). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CEL-SCI CORP?

CEL-SCI CORP (CVM) has a profitability rating of 0 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CEL-SCI CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CEL-SCI CORP (CVM) is expected to grow by 6.35% in the next year.