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Propanc Biopharma (PPCB)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $0.8447 | Market Cap: $9.8 Mil
Sector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology

Propanc Biopharma (PPCB)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $0.8447
Market Cap: $9.8 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 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, Targeted Therapies, Show more.
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -150%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -173%
Penny stock
Mkt Price is 0.8
1   Very low revenue
Rev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is 0
2   Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -57 Mil
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 -303%
4   High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 327%
0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, Targeted Therapies, Show more.
1 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -150%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -173%
2 Penny stock
Mkt Price is 0.8
3 Very low revenue
Rev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is 0
4 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -57 Mil
5 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 -303%
6 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 327%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

PPCB Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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The stock of Propanc Biopharma (PPCB) experienced a significant decline of approximately -72.5% in the period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025, due to several key factors: **1. Significant Net Losses and Weak Financial Position.** The company reported substantial financial losses, including a net income loss of over $54 million for the quarter ending around August 2025 and a total net income of -$58.92 million for the fiscal year. Furthermore, as of September 30, 2025, Propanc Biopharma had a low cash balance of only $600,000. An analysis in early October 2025 highlighted an EBIT loss of $57 million and raised concerns about the company's debt relative to its minimal cash holdings, indicating financial instability.

**2. Dilution from Public Offering and Future Financing Concerns.** Propanc Biopharma completed an initial public offering (IPO) and uplisted to Nasdaq on August 15, 2025, offering 1,000,000 shares at $4.00 per share. While this initially led to a stock surge, the issuance of new shares, combined with a strategic financing agreement of up to $100 million with Hexstone Capital (involving convertible preferred stock announced on October 15, 2025), may have contributed to a perception of share dilution, weighing on the stock price.

**3. Delayed Revenue-Generating Milestones from Core Product.** Propanc's lead cancer treatment, PRP, is still in the early stages of development, with a Phase 1B First-In-Human study planned for 2026. This extended timeline for clinical trials means that significant revenue generation from its primary therapeutic product is not expected in the near term, which can lead to investor impatience and pressure on the stock of a development-stage biopharmaceutical company.

**4. Negative Analyst Outlook and Bearish Sentiment.** Market analyses and forecasts in late 2025 indicated a negative outlook for PPCB. StockInvest.us, as of December 3, 2025, issued "sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages" and predicted a further decline of -62.12% over the next three months. Similarly, StockScan's forecast for the subsequent 30 days was generally negative, with an average analyst price target suggesting a substantial decrease. This prevalent bearish sentiment likely eroded investor confidence, contributing to the stock's decline.

**5. Introduction of a Digital Asset Treasury Strategy.** In early November 2025, Propanc Biopharma pursued a strategic acquisition plan targeting Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies. While this strategy was aimed at strengthening the company's financial position, it introduces a significant diversification for a biopharmaceutical company. Such a move might have been viewed with skepticism by some investors, who prefer a focus on core drug development, potentially leading to uncertainty and a negative impact on the stock's valuation.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
PPCB Return-100%-84%-99%-100%-98%-93%-100%
Peers Return2%-1%6%8%-0%2%17%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
PPCB Win Rate8%33%0%25%8%30% 
Peers Win Rate13%8%13%12%10%90% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
PPCB Max Drawdown-100%-95%-99%-100%-98%-94% 
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 KeyEventPPCBS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-100.0%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven7.466666559E9%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-65.3%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven188.5%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-91.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven1127.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days

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In The Past

Propanc Biopharma's stock fell -100.0% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/1/2021. A -100.0% loss requires a 7.466666559E9% 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

PPCBVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NamePropanc .Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
Mkt Price0.83463.132.541.0711.0721.226.80
Mkt Cap0.0118.4----59.2
Rev LTM011,7230-0100
Op Inc LTM-57-92-5--93-70-70
FCF LTM-03,337-6--60-64-6
FCF 3Y Avg-12,064-10----1
CFO LTM-03,718-6--60-64-6
CFO 3Y Avg-12,419-10----1

Growth & Margins

PPCBVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NamePropanc .Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
Rev Chg LTM-10.3%----10.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-10.5%----10.5%
Rev Chg Q-11.0%----11.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-2.7%----2.7%
Op Mgn LTM--0.8%----700.7%-350.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-26.2%----26.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.0%----1.0%
CFO/Rev LTM-31.7%----635.6%-302.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-23.1%----23.1%
FCF/Rev LTM-28.5%----636.5%-304.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-19.8%----19.8%

Valuation

PPCBVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NamePropanc .Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
Mkt Cap0.0118.4----59.2
P/S-8.5----8.5
P/EBIT-0.322.4----11.0
P/E-0.327.2----13.5
P/CFO-48.726.9-----10.9
Total Yield-298.5%3.7%-----147.4%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%----0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-469.3%2.3%-----233.5%
D/E0.10.0----0.1
Net D/E0.1-0.0----0.0

Returns

PPCBVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NamePropanc .Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
1M Rtn-26.4%8.7%---9.9%--9.9%
3M Rtn-66.9%16.8%--12.5%-12.5%
6M Rtn-81.8%3.9%-----39.0%
12M Rtn-95.4%1.3%-----47.0%
3Y Rtn-100.0%44.1%-----27.9%
1M Excs Rtn-26.4%8.7%---9.9%--9.9%
3M Excs Rtn-63.4%11.3%--4.5%-4.5%
6M Excs Rtn-96.5%-10.8%-----53.7%
12M Excs Rtn-108.0%-14.6%-----61.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-172.8%-25.9%-----99.4%

Financials

Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity257,345
Short Interest: % Change Since 1031202532.6%
Average Daily Volume373,350
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity11,611,782
Short % of Basic Shares2.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
6302025929202510-K 6/30/2025
3312025515202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024214202510-Q 12/31/2024
93020241114202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024930202410-K 6/30/2024
3312024515202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023220202410-Q 12/31/2023
93020231114202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023928202310-K 6/30/2023
3312023515202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022210202310-Q 12/31/2022
93020221114202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022928202210-K 6/30/2022
3312022516202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021214202210-Q 12/31/2021
93020211112202110-Q 9/30/2021