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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 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 -199%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -114%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -159%
Very low revenue
Rev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is 0
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 100%
  Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -55 Mil
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, and Targeted Therapies.
  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 -292%
3   High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 194%
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 -199%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 100%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, and Precision Medicine. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, and Targeted Therapies.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -114%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -159%
4 Very low revenue
Rev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is 0
5 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -55 Mil
6 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 -292%
7 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 194%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

QTTB Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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The 109% movement in Q32 Bio (QTTB) stock from approximately August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025, can be attributed to several key developments:



1. Sale of Complement Inhibitor ADX-097: On December 1, 2025, Q32 Bio announced the sale of its Phase 2 complement inhibitor, ADX-097, to Akebia Therapeutics. This transaction provides Q32 Bio with $12 million in upfront and near-term milestone payments, including $7 million received at signing, and eligibility for up to $592 million in potential development, regulatory, and commercial milestones, plus tiered royalties. This non-dilutive funding is expected to extend the company's cash runway into the second half of 2027 and was a significant catalyst for the stock's surge.

2. Completion of Enrollment in SIGNAL-AA Phase 2a Part B Clinical Trial: Q32 Bio announced on October 21, 2025, the completion of enrollment in Part B of its SIGNAL-AA Phase 2a clinical trial evaluating bempikibart for severe or very severe alopecia areata. The trial enrolled 33 patients, exceeding the initial target of approximately 20 patients due to strong patient demand.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
QTTB Return-45%-68%-65%-52%-69%-1%-99%
Peers Return2%-1%6%8%-0%2%17%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
QTTB Win Rate42%33%42%33%67%40% 
Peers Win Rate13%8%13%12%10%90% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
QTTB Max Drawdown-57%-68%-70%-58%-72%-60% 
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 KeyEventQTTBS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-96.4%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven2687.7%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-59.5%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven147.1%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-62.4%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven165.7%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days

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In The Past

Q32 Bio's stock fell -96.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/8/2021. A -96.4% loss requires a 2687.7% gain to breakeven.

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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

QTTBVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NameQ32 Bio Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
Mkt Price3.57463.132.541.0711.0721.227.32
Mkt Cap0.0118.4----59.2
Rev LTM011,7230-0100
Op Inc LTM-55-92-5--93-70-70
FCF LTM-543,337-6--60-64-54
FCF 3Y Avg-2,064-10---1,027
CFO LTM-543,718-6--60-64-54
CFO 3Y Avg-2,419-10---1,204

Growth & Margins

QTTBVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NameQ32 Bio Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
Rev Chg LTM100.0%10.3%----55.2%
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

QTTBVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NameQ32 Bio Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
Mkt Cap0.0118.4----59.2
P/S-8.5----8.5
P/EBIT-0.622.4----10.9
P/E-0.327.2----13.4
P/CFO-0.326.9----13.3
Total Yield-287.8%3.7%-----142.1%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%----0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-2.3%----2.3%
D/E1.00.0----0.5
Net D/E-2.0-0.0-----1.0

Returns

QTTBVRTXAIXCALPSBBOTEVMNMedian
NameQ32 Bio Vertex P.AIxCryptoALPS BridgeBi.Evommune  
1M Rtn38.9%8.7%---9.9%-8.7%
3M Rtn108.8%16.8%--12.5%-16.8%
6M Rtn85.0%3.9%----44.4%
12M Rtn-85.6%1.3%-----42.1%
3Y Rtn-86.9%44.1%-----21.4%
1M Excs Rtn38.9%8.7%---9.9%-8.7%
3M Excs Rtn109.7%11.3%--4.5%-11.3%
6M Excs Rtn70.3%-10.8%----29.7%
12M Excs Rtn-100.3%-14.6%-----57.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-158.9%-25.9%-----92.4%

Financials

Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity277,802
Short Interest: % Change Since 103120251.8%
Average Daily Volume78,222
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.55
Basic Shares Quantity12,197,615
Short % of Basic Shares2.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
6302025806202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025508202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024311202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241107202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024808202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024509202410-Q 3/31/2024
123120222142024424B3 12/31/2022