(MGTX) MeiraGTx Holdings - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: KYG596651029

MGTX: Gene, Therapy, Ocular, Neurodegenerative, Xerostomia

MeiraGTx Holdings plc (NASDAQ:MGTX) is a clinical-stage gene therapy company specializing in the development of innovative treatments for severe and rare diseases. The company focuses on ocular diseases, including inherited retinal diseases and large degenerative ocular disorders, as well as neurodegenerative diseases and xerostomia. Its pipeline includes multiple clinical-stage programs: Phase I/II trials for achromatopsia, X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, and RPE65-deficiency; a Phase I trial for radiation-induced xerostomia; and a Parkinsons disease program that has completed Phase II testing. MeiraGTx has a strategic research collaboration with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., to develop and commercialize gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in New York, New York.

From a technical perspective, MGTX has shown moderate volatility with an Average True Range (ATR) of 0.39. The stock is currently trading at $6.98, above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of $6.75 but below its 50-day SMA of $6.38 and 200-day SMA of $5.32. The average 20-day trading volume is approximately 309,703 shares.

Fundamentally, MeiraGTx has a market capitalization of $570.52 million with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 2.52. The companys price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 5.95, and its price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is 40.96, reflecting its growth-stage valuation. The return on equity (RoE) is -92.10%, typical for a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on research and development rather than commercial revenue.

3-Month Forecast: Based on , MGTX is likely to experience continued volatility within a narrow range, bounded by resistance at $7.50 and support at $5.80. A breakout above $7.50 could signal upward momentum, potentially testing $8.50. Conversely, a breakdown below $5.80 may lead to a retest of $5.00. From a perspective, the stocks performance will hinge on clinical trial results and potential catalysts, including updates on its Parkinsons program and inherited retinal disease collaborations. The companys high P/S ratio suggests investor confidence in its pipeline, but the lack of commercial revenue and negative RoE highlight execution risks. Upcoming catalysts and financial stability will be key drivers in the near term.

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MGTX Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 645m
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
GiC Sub-Industry Biotechnology
IPO / Inception 2018-06-08

MGTX Stock Ratings

Growth 5y -21.7%
Fundamental -33.0%
Dividend 0.0%
Rel. Strength Industry 42.9
Analysts 4.6/5
Fair Price Momentum 7.68 USD
Fair Price DCF -

MGTX Dividends

No Dividends Paid

MGTX Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 66.5%
Growth Correlation 12m 51.1%
Growth Correlation 5y -82.1%
CAGR 5y -3.50%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.04
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.07
Alpha 20.83
Beta 1.08
Volatility 63.89%
Current Volume 1505.4k
Average Volume 20d 349.5k
What is the price of MGTX stocks?
As of March 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 7.79 with a total of 1,505,354 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +22.10%, over one month by +16.27%, over three months by +24.04% and over the past year by +32.03%.
Is MeiraGTx Holdings a good stock to buy?
Probably not. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, MeiraGTx Holdings (NASDAQ:MGTX) is currently (March 2025) not a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -32.98 and therefor a somewhat negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of MGTX as of March 2025 is 7.68. This means that MGTX is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.41%.
Is MGTX a buy, sell or hold?
MeiraGTx Holdings has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.60. Therefor, it is recommend to buy MGTX.
  • Strong Buy: 3
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for MGTX stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, MGTX MeiraGTx Holdings will be worth about 8.7 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 7.79. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +11.04%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 21.4 174.7%
Analysts Target Price 21 169.6%
ValueRay Target Price 8.7 11%