Kymera Therapeutics (KYMR)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $66.0 | Market Cap: $5.8 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology
Kymera Therapeutics (KYMR)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $66.0Market Cap: $5.8 BilSector: Health CareIndustry: 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
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Targeted Therapies, Biopharmaceutical R&D, Show more. | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -2.8%, Dist 3Y High is -2.8% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -328 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -751% |
| Meaningful short interestShort 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 10.06 | Expensive valuation multiplesP/SPrice/Sales ratio is 113x | |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -50%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -26% | ||
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -521%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -526% | ||
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 203% | ||
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -10% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Targeted Therapies, Biopharmaceutical R&D, Show more. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -2.8%, Dist 3Y High is -2.8% |
| Meaningful short interestShort 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 10.06 |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -328 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -751% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/SPrice/Sales ratio is 113x |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -50%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -26% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -521%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -526% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 203% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -10% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
KYMR Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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The 60.2% movement in Kymera Therapeutics (KYMR) stock from approximately August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025, can be attributed to several significant positive developments related to its clinical pipeline, strategic collaborations, and strong financial positioning. These key points highlight the company's progress and potential for future growth.
1. Positive Phase 1 Data for KT-621 and Strategic Partnership with Gilead. Kymera Therapeutics reported positive Phase 1 healthy volunteer data for its oral STAT6 degrader, KT-621, which surpassed the company's target product profile. Additionally, Kymera secured a strategic partnership with Gilead Sciences, potentially worth up to $750 million, for the development of novel molecular glue CDK2 degraders. These announcements were made as part of the Q2 2025 financial results on August 11, 2025, and significantly contributed to investor confidence.
2. Strong Cash Position and Extended Runway. The company maintained a robust financial standing, reporting approximately $1 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and investments as of July 31, 2025. This strong cash position was reconfirmed in the Q3 2025 financial results, with $978.7 million as of September 30, 2025, extending its projected cash runway into the second half of 2028, beyond multiple clinical inflection points in its pipeline. This financial stability provides a solid foundation for ongoing research and development.
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Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| KYMR Return | - | 2% | -61% | 2% | 58% | 60% | 4% |
| Peers Return | 6% | -1% | -7% | -13% | -25% | 2% | -34% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| KYMR Win Rate | 100% | 58% | 42% | 33% | 42% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 29% | 21% | 25% | 27% | 15% | 40% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| KYMR Max Drawdown | - | -50% | -78% | -56% | -10% | -48% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -19% | -10% | -17% | -24% | -25% | -2% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: VRTX, ACSB, AIXC, ALPS, APRI.
[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
| Event | KYMR | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -87.2% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 679.0% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -29.4% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 41.7% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 148 days |
Compare to VRTX, ACSB, AIXC, ALPS, APRI
In The Past
Kymera Therapeutics's stock fell -87.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/19/2021. A -87.2% loss requires a 679.0% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.1% | 4.1% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -9.8% | -9.8% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 6.0% | 6.0% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 9.7% | 9.7% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 6.2% | 6.2% | -5.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.1% | 4.1% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -9.8% | -9.8% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 6.0% | 6.0% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 9.7% | 9.7% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 6.2% | 6.2% | -5.1% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 34.27 |
| Mkt Cap | 62.1 |
| Rev LTM | 44 |
| Op Inc LTM | -92 |
| FCF LTM | -6 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -10 |
| CFO LTM | -6 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | -10 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | -19.9% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 11.7% |
| Rev Chg Q | -7.6% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.2% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -375.8% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -215.0% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -26.2% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | -244.7% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -152.6% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -249.0% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -167.9% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 62.1 |
| P/S | 60.8 |
| P/EBIT | 2.8 |
| P/E | 5.2 |
| P/CFO | 2.6 |
| Total Yield | -1.2% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -3.9% |
| D/E | 0.0 |
| Net D/E | -0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 9.6% |
| 3M Rtn | 34.6% |
| 6M Rtn | 26.5% |
| 12M Rtn | 21.0% |
| 3Y Rtn | 79.3% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 9.6% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 31.2% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 11.8% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 6.3% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 21.4% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated to reinventing the treatment of human disease through the development of innovative | 79 | 47 | 73 | 34 | 3 |
| Total | 79 | 47 | 73 | 34 | 3 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated to reinventing the treatment of human disease through the development of innovative | -147 | ||||
| Total | -147 |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11042025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8112025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5092025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2272025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10312024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8072024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5022024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2222024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11022023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8032023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5042023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2232023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11032022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8092022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5032022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2242022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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