Compass Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical firm focused on developing cancer treatments, with several therapeutic candidates currently in clinical trials. The company's ...
Compass Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage, oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2014 by Thomas J. Schuetz, the company is dedicated to developing proprietary antibody-based therapeutics that broadly drug the immune system to treat various cancers. The company's proprietary antibody discovery engine enables an unbiased approach to ...Compass Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage, oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2014 by Thomas J. Schuetz, the company is dedicated to developing proprietary antibody-based therapeutics that broadly drug the immune system to treat various cancers. The company's proprietary antibody discovery engine enables an unbiased approach to drug development, allowing it to target multiple immune checkpoints and signaling pathways simultaneously. Among its leading clinical-stage programs are CTX-009, a bispecific antibody designed to inhibit Delta-like ligand 4/Notch and vascular endothelial growth factor A signaling, both crucial for tumor vascularization; CTX-471, an IgG4 monoclonal antibody that activates CD137; and CTX-8371, a bispecific inhibitor targeting PD-1 and PD-L1. Financially, the company reports a market capitalization of approximately $387 million, with an active trading presence on NASDAQ (ticker: CMPX). As of the latest data, it employs 39 full-time staff, indicating a lean operational structure typical of clinical-stage biotech firms. The company's financial metrics show no revenue generation, as expected for pre-commercialization entities, with operating losses reflecting significant investment in R&D. It maintains a strong balance sheet with a current ratio of 11.2 and cash per share of $0.96, providing runway for ongoing trials. Key leadership includes co-founder and CEO Thomas J. Schuetz, who brings over 20 years of oncology and venture investing experience. The company actively seeks strategic partnerships for pipeline advancement and discovery collaborations, while also offering an attractive compensation package to talent. With a focus on innovative antibody engineering, Compass Therapeutics aims to transform cancer treatment and improve patient outcomes.
YoYYoY means Year-over-Year. It compares the latest annual value with the previous annual value to show long-term trend strength.
QoQQoQ means Quarter-over-Quarter. It compares the latest quarter with the immediately previous quarter to show short-term momentum changes.
RevenueThe total money that came through the front door from selling things, before paying a single bill. Think of it as the grand total of every credit card swipe from customers. (YoY compares this year to last year's performance, while QoQ compares the current three months to the previous three).
$0
-100.0%
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Net IncomeThe absolute bottom line. If the company paid every single supplier, employee, banker, and tax collector, this is the actual money left in their pocket at the end of the day.
$-66.5M
-34.7%
-37.3%
Gross MarginThe basic markup. If they sell a $100 pair of sneakers, this percentage tells you how much of that price tag is profit right after paying for the rubber and shoelaces, but before paying for things like store rent or TV commercials.
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Operating MarginThe 'day job' efficiency score. Out of every dollar a customer spends, this shows how many cents the company keeps after making the product AND paying for all the everyday corporate overhead (like salaries, marketing, and keeping the lights on).
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Net MarginThe final take-home percentage. When you strip away every conceivable cost, tax, and interest payment, this is the exact number of cents the company truly gets to keep from every dollar in sales.
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Free Cash FlowThe holy grail of corporate cash. It's the spendable, physical money left over after the business pays for its daily operations AND buys the big, expensive upgrades (like new factories or servers) it needs to survive. This is the 'free' money they can use to pay dividends or buy back stock.
$-49.2M
-9.5%
+21.7%
FCF MarginThe ultimate cash conversion rate. It shows how good the company is at turning regular sales directly into cold, hard, spendable cash. A high percentage means the business is an absolute cash-printing machine.
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Debt / EquityThe financial risk gauge. It compares how much of the company's empire was built using borrowed money (loans) versus the owners' own money (shareholders). A high number means they are heavily leveraged and playing a riskier game; a low number means they are playing it safe.
5.0%
-5.7%
+10.5%
Current RatioThe 12-month survival check. It simply compares the cash they have right now (plus things they can quickly turn into cash) against the immediate bills they absolutely must pay this year. A score above 1 means they have enough in the wallet to cover the upcoming bills without panicking.
15.02x
+0.4%
-41.1%
Total AssetsThe absolute size of the company's empire. It bundles together absolutely everything of value they own—from the cash in the register and the inventory in the warehouse, to the software patents in the vault and the factories on the ground.
