Xencor (XNCR)
Market Price (11/13/2025): $14.51 | Market Cap: $1.1 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology
Xencor (XNCR)
Market Price (11/13/2025): $14.51Market Cap: $1.1 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
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -38% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -73%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -127% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -137 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -91% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 38% | Meaningful short interestShort 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 12% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -13% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Biopharmaceutical R&D, Targeted Therapies, Show more. | Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -89%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -92% | |
| 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 -16% |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -38% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 38% |
| 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 -73%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -127% |
| Meaningful short interestShort 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 12% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -137 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -91% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -13% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -89%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -92% |
| 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 -16% |
Market Valuation & Key Metrics
XNCR Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Xencor (XNCR) experienced a significant 73% stock movement from July 31, 2025, to November 13, 2025, driven by several key developments in its clinical pipeline and financial performance.
1. Positive Clinical Data for XmAb819: Xencor announced initial results from the Phase 1 dose-escalation study of XmAb819, an ENPP3 x CD3 bispecific T-cell engager for advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma, in October 2025. The data demonstrated anti-tumor activity, including a 25% response rate in evaluable patients in the target dose range, and an acceptable safety profile. This positive early efficacy data led to plans for Phase 3 trials in 2026/2027.
2. Advancement of XmAb942 into Phase 2b: The company initiated the Phase 2b XENITH-UC study for XmAb942, a high-potency, extended half-life anti-TL1A antibody for inflammatory bowel disease, in the third quarter of 2025, following positive interim Phase 1 results reported in April 2025. XmAb942 was highlighted at the TD Cowen Immunology and Inflammation Summit in November 2025 as a potential best-in-class antibody, supporting a convenient 12-week dosing schedule.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| XNCR Return | 27% | -8% | -35% | -18% | 8% | -37% | -58% |
| Peers Return | -15% | -9% | -6% | -3% | -3% | -17% | -44% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| XNCR Win Rate | 50% | 42% | 33% | 33% | 50% | 40% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 18% | 15% | 23% | 31% | 22% | 62% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| XNCR Max Drawdown | -40% | -30% | -51% | -37% | -26% | -70% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -20% | -13% | -14% | -15% | -30% | -27% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: VRTX, APM, BBOT, GDTC, HIND.
[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 11/12/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | XNCR | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -69.3% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 226.0% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -45.3% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 82.6% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 179 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -41.6% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 71.1% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 665 days | 120 days |
Compare to VRTX, APM, BBOT, GDTC, HIND
In The Past
Xencor's stock fell -69.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/8/2021. A -69.3% loss requires a 226.0% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
| Title | Topic | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DASHBOARDS | |||
| Xencor Stock Jump Looks Great, But How Secure Is That Gain? | Return | ||
| Xencor (XNCR) Net Income Comparison | Financials | ||
| Xencor (XNCR) EBITDA Comparison | Financials | ||
| Xencor (XNCR) Debt Comparison | Financials | ||
| Xencor (XNCR) Operating Cash Flow Comparison | Financials | ||
| Xencor (XNCR) Tax Expense Comparison | Financials | ||
| Xencor (XNCR) Revenue Comparison | Financials | ||
| Xencor (XNCR) Operating Income Comparison | Financials | ||
| Why Xencor Stock Moved: XNCR Stock Has Lost 63% Since 2021 Fiscal End, Primarily Due To Unfavorable Change In Revenues | |||
| XNCR Dip Buy Analysis | |||
| ARTICLES | |||
| Stocks Trading At 52-Week Low | August 9th, 2025 |
Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to XNCR. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | GDRX | GoodRx | 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 | -9.2% | -9.2% | -10.1% |
| 10312025 | DXCM | DexCom | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 2.4% | 2.4% | -5.8% |
| 10242025 | ACHC | Acadia Healthcare | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -25.6% | -25.6% | -25.6% |
| 10102025 | PBH | Prestige Consumer Healthcare | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -0.8% | -0.8% | -1.9% |
| 10032025 | REGN | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 13.6% | 13.6% | -7.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | GDRX | GoodRx | 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 | -9.2% | -9.2% | -10.1% |
| 10312025 | DXCM | DexCom | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 2.4% | 2.4% | -5.8% |
| 10242025 | ACHC | Acadia Healthcare | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -25.6% | -25.6% | -25.6% |
| 10102025 | PBH | Prestige Consumer Healthcare | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -0.8% | -0.8% | -1.9% |
| 10032025 | REGN | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 13.6% | 13.6% | -7.0% |
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Peer Comparisons for Xencor
Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 8.98 |
| Mkt Cap | 56.0 |
| Rev LTM | 150 |
| Op Inc LTM | -93 |
| FCF LTM | -60 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 960 |
| CFO LTM | -60 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,145 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 24.2% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | -1.1% |
| Rev Chg Q | 14.5% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.4% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -46.0% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -48.6% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 4.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | -28.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -37.7% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -31.7% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -44.6% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 56.0 |
| P/S | 8.3 |
| P/EBIT | 6.9 |
| P/E | 11.0 |
| P/CFO | 10.9 |
| Total Yield | -4.5% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -5.4% |
| D/E | 0.0 |
| Net D/E | -0.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 4.6% |
| 3M Rtn | 10.3% |
| 6M Rtn | 19.6% |
| 12M Rtn | -13.1% |
| 3Y Rtn | -51.1% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -0.3% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 5.3% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 3.4% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -30.5% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -126.6% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/5/2025 | -2.6% | ||
| 8/6/2025 | -2.3% | 3.1% | 14.2% |
| 2/27/2025 | 4.2% | -3.3% | -20.0% |
| 11/6/2024 | 2.2% | 4.1% | 11.7% |
| 8/5/2024 | 0.4% | -11.1% | -6.5% |
| 5/9/2024 | -4.5% | -4.6% | -7.0% |
| 2/27/2024 | -14.1% | -13.8% | -15.5% |
| 11/7/2023 | -7.0% | -0.4% | 9.0% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 11 | 8 | 7 |
| # Negative | 12 | 15 | 16 |
| Median Positive | 3.6% | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Median Negative | -3.4% | -4.2% | -10.6% |
| Max Positive | 10.3% | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Max Negative | -14.1% | -13.8% | -20.0% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11052025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8062025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5072025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2272025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11062024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8052024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5092024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2292024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11082023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8032023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5082023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2272023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11072022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8032022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5052022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2242022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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