MEDICINOVA INC (MNOV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:MNOV • US58468P2065
Current stock price
1.38 USD
+0.01 (+0.73%)
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This MNOV fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MNOV Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MNOV has reported negative net income.
- MNOV had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
- MNOV had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- MNOV had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of MNOV (-26.31%) is better than 68.74% of its industry peers.
- MNOV's Return On Equity of -28.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MNOV outperforms 76.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -26.31% | ||
| ROE | -28.85% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-19.67%
ROA(5y)-17.91%
ROE(3y)-21.21%
ROE(5y)-19.16%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- MNOV has a Gross Margin of 7.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: MNOV outperforms 69.90% of its industry peers.
- MNOV does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 7.59% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. MNOV Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- MNOV does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- The number of shares outstanding for MNOV has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MNOV has more shares outstanding
- MNOV has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -3.63, we must say that MNOV is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- MNOV has a Altman-Z score of -3.63. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MNOV outperforms 42.14% of its industry peers.
- MNOV has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -3.63 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.41%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 8.16 indicates that MNOV has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- MNOV has a better Current ratio (8.16) than 72.82% of its industry peers.
- MNOV has a Quick Ratio of 8.16. This indicates that MNOV is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 8.16, MNOV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 8.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 8.16 |
3. MNOV Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MNOV shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.35%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.35%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 59.98% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, MNOV will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 322.60% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-29.63%
EPS Next 2Y-30.38%
EPS Next 3Y15.29%
EPS Next 5Y59.98%
Revenue Next Year-16.67%
Revenue Next 2Y52.75%
Revenue Next 3Y557.78%
Revenue Next 5Y322.6%
3.3 Evolution
4. MNOV Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MNOV reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
- Also next year MNOV is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as MNOV's earnings are expected to grow with 15.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-30.38%
EPS Next 3Y15.29%
5. MNOV Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for MNOV!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
MNOV Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:MNOV (4/27/2026, 12:42:51 PM)
1.38
+0.01 (+0.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)03-10 2026-03-10/amc
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11
Inst Owners21.94%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.87%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap67.92M
Revenue(TTM)409.70K
Net Income(TTM)-12.00M
Analysts82
Price Target9.18 (565.22%)
Short Float %0.42%
Short Ratio3.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)44.79%
Min EPS beat(2)41.18%
Max EPS beat(2)48.4%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)43.83%
Min EPS beat(4)27.76%
Max EPS beat(4)57.98%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)21.37%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)27.3%
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)-10%
PT rev (3m)28.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)4.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 165.79 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.63 | ||
| P/tB | 2.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.24
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.31
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.2
OCFYN/A
SpS0.01
BVpS0.84
TBVpS0.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -26.31% | ||
| ROE | -28.85% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 7.59% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-19.67%
ROA(5y)-17.91%
ROE(3y)-21.21%
ROE(5y)-19.16%
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 Turnover0.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 14.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 8.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 8.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | -3.63 |
F-Score4
WACC9.41%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)41.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.72%
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)-4.35%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
EPS Next Y-29.63%
EPS Next 2Y-30.38%
EPS Next 3Y15.29%
EPS Next 5Y59.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year-16.67%
Revenue Next 2Y52.75%
Revenue Next 3Y557.78%
Revenue Next 5Y322.6%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.79%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year49.39%
EBIT Next 3Y36.8%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y7.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.83%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
MEDICINOVA INC / MNOV Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MEDICINOVA INC (MNOV) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to MNOV.
What is the valuation status of MEDICINOVA INC (MNOV) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to MEDICINOVA INC (MNOV). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of MNOV stock?
MEDICINOVA INC (MNOV) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MEDICINOVA INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MEDICINOVA INC (MNOV) is expected to decline by -29.63% in the next year.