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KalVista Pharmaceuticals (KALV)


Market Price (12/5/2025): $16.29 | Market Cap: $871.5 Mil
Sector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology

KalVista Pharmaceuticals (KALV)


Market Price (12/5/2025): $16.29
Market Cap: $871.5 Mil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Biotechnology

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 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 -31%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -198 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -13869%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine. Themes include Targeted Therapies, and Biopharmaceutical R&D.
Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 10.36
Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 424x
2   Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -11724%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -11814%
3   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -38%
4   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 27%
0 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 -31%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine. Themes include Targeted Therapies, and Biopharmaceutical R&D.
2 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
3 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 10.36
4 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -198 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -13869%
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 424x
6 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -11724%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -11814%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -38%
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 27%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

KALV Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are five key points explaining the 21.8% stock movement for KalVista Pharmaceuticals (KALV) from approximately August 31, 2025, to December 5, 2025:

1. European Regulatory Approvals for EKTERLY® (sebetralstat). The company received significant regulatory momentum in Europe, with the European Commission and Swissmedic approving EKTERLY® (sebetralstat) on September 19, 2025, as the first and only oral on-demand treatment for hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks. This followed the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products reaffirming orphan designation for sebetralstat on August 11, 2025, which, if approved, grants 10 years of market exclusivity in the EU.

2. Strong Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results. On November 10, 2025, KalVista Pharmaceuticals reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company announced revenue of $13.69 million, significantly exceeding analysts' consensus estimates of $6.03 million. Additionally, the reported earnings per share (EPS) of ($0.92) surpassed the estimated ($0.96), indicating better-than-expected financial performance. The company also noted strong early demand and rapid adoption of EKTERLY® during its U.S. launch.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
KALV Return7%-30%-49%81%-31%94%-8%
Peers Return109%-37%-46%-1%-11%9%-32%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
KALV Win Rate58%33%50%58%33%50% 
Peers Win Rate46%31%19%35%27%30% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
KALV Max Drawdown-67%-35%-68%-7%-34%-13% 
Peers Max Drawdown-25%-42%-50%-30%-37%-22% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: OCUL, ADVM, ACSB, ALPS, APRI. See KALV Returns vs. Peers.
[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 12/4/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventKALVS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-90.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven913.6%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-68.7%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven220.0%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven238 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-66.8%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven201.6%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven490 days120 days

Compare to OCUL, ADVM, ACSB, ALPS, APRI


In The Past

KalVista Pharmaceuticals's stock fell -90.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/12/2021. A -90.1% loss requires a 913.6% 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
10.0%10.0%-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
-7.7%-7.7%-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
6.9%6.9%-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
11.5%11.5%-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
8.9%8.9%-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
10.0%10.0%-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
-7.7%-7.7%-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
6.9%6.9%-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
11.5%11.5%-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
8.9%8.9%-5.1%

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Financials

KALVOCULADVMACSBALPSAPRIMedian
NameKalVista.Ocular T.Adverum .Acesis ALPS Aprinoia. 
Mkt Price16.4012.434.17-1.17-8.30
Mkt Cap0.92.30.1---0.9
Rev LTM1561---1
Op Inc LTM-198-251-190----198
FCF LTM-168-199-132----168
FCF 3Y Avg-117-130-106----117
CFO LTM-167-190-131----167
CFO 3Y Avg-116-124-105----116

Growth & Margins

KALVOCULADVMACSBALPSAPRIMedian
NameKalVista.Ocular T.Adverum .Acesis ALPS Aprinoia. 
Rev Chg LTM--9.2%-----9.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-4.4%----4.4%
Rev Chg Q--5.7%-----5.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM--1.6%0.0%----0.8%
Op Mgn LTM-13,869.3%-449.7%-18,951.4%----13,869.3%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg--273.7%-----273.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM--47.1%-1,695.1%----871.1%
CFO/Rev LTM-11,724.3%-340.7%-13,091.1%----11,724.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg--214.8%-----214.8%
FCF/Rev LTM-11,814.2%-357.5%-13,153.3%----11,814.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg--225.7%-----225.7%

Valuation

KALVOCULADVMACSBALPSAPRIMedian
NameKalVista.Ocular T.Adverum .Acesis ALPS Aprinoia. 
Mkt Cap0.92.30.1---0.9
P/S424.138.545.2---45.2
P/EBIT-3.2-9.1-0.2----3.2
P/E-3.0-8.6-0.2----3.0
P/CFO-3.6-11.3-0.3----3.6
Total Yield-33.6%-11.6%-407.1%----33.6%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%---0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-24.2%-15.5%-138.0%----24.2%
D/E0.00.02.0---0.0
Net D/E-0.3-0.11.1----0.1

Returns

KALVOCULADVMACSBALPSAPRIMedian
NameKalVista.Ocular T.Adverum .Acesis ALPS Aprinoia. 
1M Rtn52.4%14.0%-3.5%-23.2%-18.6%
3M Rtn7.9%-2.1%31.5%---7.9%
6M Rtn18.8%46.9%72.3%---46.9%
12M Rtn73.4%31.1%-30.5%---31.1%
3Y Rtn217.2%315.7%-36.8%---217.2%
1M Excs Rtn51.2%12.8%-4.7%-22.0%-17.4%
3M Excs Rtn-2.1%-14.4%12.7%----2.1%
6M Excs Rtn3.4%31.5%56.9%---31.5%
12M Excs Rtn46.3%13.8%-52.8%---13.8%
3Y Excs Rtn144.0%259.8%-111.9%---144.0%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment 00013
Total 00013


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment-140  -58 
Total-140  -58 


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment-127    
Total-127    


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment 183204  
Total 183204  


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity14,454,733
Short Interest: % Change Since 103120258.4%
Average Daily Volume1,395,619
Days-to-Cover Short Interest10.36
Basic Shares Quantity53,497,128
Short % of Basic Shares27.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
7312025911202510-Q 7/31/2025
4302025710202510-K 4/30/2025
1312025312202510-Q 1/31/2025
103120241205202410-Q 10/31/2024
7312024905202410-Q 7/31/2024
4302024711202410-K 4/30/2024
1312024311202410-Q 1/31/2024
103120231207202310-Q 10/31/2023
7312023907202310-Q 7/31/2023
4302023710202310-K 4/30/2023
1312023309202310-Q 1/31/2023
103120221208202210-Q 10/31/2022
7312022908202210-Q 7/31/2022
4302022707202210-K 4/30/2022
1312022310202210-Q 1/31/2022
103120211209202110-Q 10/31/2021