Propanc Biopharma (PPCB)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $0.8447 | Market Cap: $9.8 MilSector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology
Propanc Biopharma (PPCB)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $0.8447Market Cap: $9.8 MilSector: 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 Biopharmaceutical R&D, Targeted Therapies, Show more. | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -150%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -173% | Penny stockMkt Price is 0.8 |
| Very low revenueRev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is 0 | ||
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -57 Mil | ||
| 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 -303% | ||
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 327% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, Targeted Therapies, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -150%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -173% |
| Penny stockMkt Price is 0.8 |
| Very low revenueRev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is 0 |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -57 Mil |
| 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 -303% |
| High stock price volatilityVol 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.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| PPCB Return | -100% | -84% | -99% | -100% | -98% | -93% | -100% |
| Peers Return | 2% | -1% | 6% | 8% | -0% | 2% | 17% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| PPCB Win Rate | 8% | 33% | 0% | 25% | 8% | 30% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 13% | 8% | 13% | 12% | 10% | 90% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 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
| Event | PPCB | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -100.0% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 7.466666559E9% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -65.3% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 188.5% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -91.9% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 1127.8% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
Compare to VRTX, AIXC, ALPS, BBOT, EVMN
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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| 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 | 6.80 |
| Mkt Cap | 59.2 |
| Rev LTM | 0 |
| Op Inc LTM | -70 |
| FCF LTM | -6 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -1 |
| CFO LTM | -6 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | -1 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 10.3% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 10.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 11.0% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.7% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -350.7% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 26.2% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 1.0% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | -302.0% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 23.1% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -304.0% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 19.8% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 59.2 |
| P/S | 8.5 |
| P/EBIT | 11.0 |
| P/E | 13.5 |
| P/CFO | -10.9 |
| Total Yield | -147.4% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -233.5% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -9.9% |
| 3M Rtn | 12.5% |
| 6M Rtn | -39.0% |
| 12M Rtn | -47.0% |
| 3Y Rtn | -27.9% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -9.9% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 4.5% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -53.7% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -61.3% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -99.4% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 6302025 | 9292025 | 10-K 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5152025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2142025 | 10-Q 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11142024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 9302024 | 10-K 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5152024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2202024 | 10-Q 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11142023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 9282023 | 10-K 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5152023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2102023 | 10-Q 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11142022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 9282022 | 10-K 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5162022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2142022 | 10-Q 12/31/2021 |
| 9302021 | 11122021 | 10-Q 9/30/2021 |
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