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Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.1%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 27x
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -23%
Significant short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 26%
2 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14970%
 
3 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 41%
 
4 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%
 
5 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -40%
 
6 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine. Themes include Targeted Therapies, and Biopharmaceutical R&D.
 
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.1%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -23%
2 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14970%
3 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 41%
4 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%
5 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -40%
6 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine. Themes include Targeted Therapies, and Biopharmaceutical R&D.
7 Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 27x
8 Significant short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 26%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

CRMD Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Based on the most recent information available, specific key points explaining a -30.4% stock movement for Cormedix (CRMD) between August 31, 2025, and today are not evident. The available news and financial updates for Cormedix in late 2023, 2024, and projected into early to mid-2025 largely highlight positive developments for the company. CorMedix received FDA approval for its lead product, DefenCath, in November 2023. The company subsequently initiated the commercial launch of DefenCath in inpatient settings in April 2024 and in outpatient settings in July 2024. Financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, as well as preliminary first and second quarter 2025 results, indicated significant revenue growth from DefenCath sales and an improved financial outlook. Analyst ratings during this period have generally maintained a "Strong Buy" consensus with an optimistic price target. Furthermore, CorMedix announced a public offering in June 2025 to raise $85 million for general corporate purposes, and the acquisition of Melinta Therapeutics LLC was announced with a target closing date as early as September 1, 2025, which would expand its commercial portfolio. CMS policy updates in November 2024 were also noted as beneficial for DefenCath's market adoption. While one historical data point from a search result indicates a 52-week low for CRMD occurred on April 7, 2025, representing a -42.74% decrease, specific news or events that would explain a significant decline of this magnitude or the requested -30.4% in the approximate timeframe from late 2024 through the most recent available data in 2025 are not clearly provided in the gathered information. Therefore, it is not possible to identify and detail five key points for why the stock moved by -30.4% within the specified (or relevant recent) period based on the available factual information.

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Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
CRMD Return2%-39%-7%-11%115%21%34%
Peers Return2%-1%6%8%-0%2%17%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CRMD Win Rate50%42%58%42%67%60% 
Peers Win Rate13%8%13%12%10%90% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CRMD Max Drawdown-68%-40%-40%-29%-22%-28% 
Peers Max Drawdown-2%-5%0%-0%-1%-2% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: VRTX, AIXC, ALPS, BBOT, EVMN.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventCRMDS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-84.5%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven544.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-67.7%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven209.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven250 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-92.7%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven1278.5%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven266 days120 days

Compare to VRTX, AIXC, ALPS, BBOT, EVMN


In The Past

Cormedix's stock fell -84.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/19/2021. A -84.5% loss requires a 544.0% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
4.1%4.1%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-9.8%-9.8%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
6.0%6.0%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
9.7%9.7%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
6.2%6.2%-5.1%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
4.1%4.1%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-9.8%-9.8%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
6.0%6.0%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
9.7%9.7%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
6.2%6.2%-5.1%

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Financials

CRMDVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NameCormedix Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
Mkt Price10.32463.132.541.0711.0721.2210.70
Mkt Cap0.7118.4----59.5
Rev LTM12111,7230-01010
Op Inc LTM49-92-5--93-70-70
FCF LTM303,337-6--60-64-6
FCF 3Y Avg-172,064-10----10
CFO LTM303,718-6--60-64-6
CFO 3Y Avg-172,419-10----10

Growth & Margins

CRMDVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NameCormedix Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
Rev Chg LTM14,970.3%10.3%----7,490.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5,669.1%10.5%----2,839.8%
Rev Chg Q4,829.4%11.0%----2,420.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM47.2%2.7%----24.9%
Op Mgn LTM40.6%-0.8%----700.7%-0.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-37,233.6%26.2%-----18,603.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM23.1%1.0%----12.0%
CFO/Rev LTM25.1%31.7%----635.6%25.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-30,494.2%23.1%-----15,235.6%
FCF/Rev LTM25.0%28.5%----636.5%25.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-30,717.4%19.8%-----15,348.8%

Valuation

CRMDVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NameCormedix Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
Mkt Cap0.7118.4----59.5
P/S6.98.5----7.7
P/EBIT16.222.4----19.3
P/E16.427.2----21.8
P/CFO27.526.9----27.2
Total Yield6.1%3.7%----4.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%----0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-11.4%2.3%-----4.6%
D/E0.00.0----0.0
Net D/E-0.2-0.0-----0.1

Returns

CRMDVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NameCormedix Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
1M Rtn-10.6%8.7%---9.9%--9.9%
3M Rtn-24.7%16.8%--12.5%-12.5%
6M Rtn-16.6%3.9%-----6.4%
12M Rtn4.8%1.3%----3.1%
3Y Rtn131.9%44.1%----88.0%
1M Excs Rtn-10.5%8.7%---9.9%--9.9%
3M Excs Rtn-24.7%11.3%--4.5%-4.5%
6M Excs Rtn-31.4%-10.8%-----21.1%
12M Excs Rtn-8.9%-14.6%-----11.8%
3Y Excs Rtn76.5%-25.9%----25.3%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
DefenCath0    
Drug Product 0000
Total00000


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Drug Product 62   
Total 62   


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity17,445,325
Short Interest: % Change Since 103120255.1%
Average Daily Volume3,523,039
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.95
Basic Shares Quantity67,927,710
Short % of Basic Shares25.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
6302025807202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025506202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024325202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241030202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024814202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024509202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023312202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231114202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023808202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023515202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022330202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221110202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022811202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022512202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021329202210-K 12/31/2021
93020211109202110-Q 9/30/2021