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Opthea ASX:OPT Stock Report

Last Price

AU$0.58

Market Cap

AU$720.2m

7D

4.5%

1Y

33.0%

Updated

01 Sep, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

OPT Stock Overview

A clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of therapies primarily for eye disease in Australia.

OPT fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth5/6
Past Performance0/6
Financial Health2/6
Dividends0/6

Opthea Limited Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Opthea
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceAU$0.58
52 Week HighAU$0.81
52 Week LowAU$0.31
Beta0.80
11 Month Change24.47%
3 Month Change13.59%
1 Year Change32.95%
33 Year Change-55.51%
5 Year Change-84.27%
Change since IPO875.00%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Is Opthea (ASX:OPT) In A Good Position To Invest In Growth?

Jul 21
Is Opthea (ASX:OPT) In A Good Position To Invest In Growth?

Here's Why We're Watching Opthea's (ASX:OPT) Cash Burn Situation

Mar 24
Here's Why We're Watching Opthea's (ASX:OPT) Cash Burn Situation

We're Hopeful That Opthea (ASX:OPT) Will Use Its Cash Wisely

Dec 09
We're Hopeful That Opthea (ASX:OPT) Will Use Its Cash Wisely

This Is Why Opthea Limited's (ASX:OPT) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

Oct 12
This Is Why Opthea Limited's (ASX:OPT) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Opthea's (ASX:OPT) Cash Burn Situation

Aug 24
Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Opthea's (ASX:OPT) Cash Burn Situation

We Think Opthea (ASX:OPT) Can Afford To Drive Business Growth

Mar 01
We Think Opthea (ASX:OPT) Can Afford To Drive Business Growth

What Type Of Shareholders Make Up Opthea Limited's (ASX:OPT) Share Registry?

Dec 13
What Type Of Shareholders Make Up Opthea Limited's (ASX:OPT) Share Registry?

Shareholder Returns

OPTAU BiotechsAU Market
7D4.5%-0.5%0.7%
1Y33.0%16.0%10.5%

Return vs Industry: OPT exceeded the Australian Biotechs industry which returned 16% over the past year.

Return vs Market: OPT exceeded the Australian Market which returned 10.5% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is OPT's price volatile compared to industry and market?
OPT volatility
OPT Average Weekly Movement11.4%
Biotechs Industry Average Movement12.2%
Market Average Movement8.4%
10% most volatile stocks in AU Market17.4%
10% least volatile stocks in AU Market3.5%

Stable Share Price: OPT's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: OPT's weekly volatility (11%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
198424Fred Guerardopthea.com

Opthea Limited, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of therapies primarily for eye disease in Australia. The company’s development activities are based on the intellectual property portfolio covering Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors (VEGF) VEGF-C, VEGF-D, and VEGF Receptor-3 for the treatment of diseases associated with blood and lymphatic vessel growth, as well as vascular leakage. Its lead product candidate is Sozinibercept (OPT 302), a soluble form of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-3 “VEGFR-3”, currently under Phase 3 clinical development as a novel therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema.

Opthea Limited Fundamentals Summary

How do Opthea's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
OPT fundamental statistics
Market capAU$720.19m
Earnings (TTM)-AU$325.39m
Revenue (TTM)AU$386.87k

1,862x

P/S Ratio

-2.2x

P/E Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
OPT income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$261.86k
Cost of RevenueUS$0
Gross ProfitUS$261.86k
Other ExpensesUS$220.50m
Earnings-US$220.24m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)-0.18
Gross Margin100.00%
Net Profit Margin-84,107.14%
Debt/Equity Ratio-264.5%

How did OPT perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison