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BNBX vs. APVO, HCWB, TCRT, ONCO, and GNPX

Should you buy Applied Dna Sciences stock or one of its competitors? Applied Dna Sciences's main competitors and comparable companies include Aptevo Therapeutics (APVO), HCW Biologics (HCWB), Alaunos Therapeutics (TCRT), Onconetix (ONCO), and Genprex (GNPX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "biotechnology" industry.

How does Applied Dna Sciences compare to Aptevo Therapeutics?

Applied Dna Sciences (NASDAQ:BNBX) and Aptevo Therapeutics (NASDAQ:APVO) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, risk and profitability.

Aptevo Therapeutics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Applied Dna Sciences' net margin of -1,647.25%. Aptevo Therapeutics' return on equity of -201.49% beat Applied Dna Sciences' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Applied Dna Sciences-1,647.25% -349.95% -283.96%
Aptevo Therapeutics N/A -201.49%-119.21%

In the previous week, Applied Dna Sciences had 5 more articles in the media than Aptevo Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Applied Dna Sciences and 2 mentions for Aptevo Therapeutics. Aptevo Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.27 beat Applied Dna Sciences' score of 0.00 indicating that Aptevo Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Applied Dna Sciences Neutral
Aptevo Therapeutics Neutral

22.2% of Applied Dna Sciences shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.1% of Aptevo Therapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.1% of Applied Dna Sciences shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Aptevo Therapeutics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Applied Dna Sciences
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Aptevo Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Applied Dna Sciences has a beta of 0.63, suggesting that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aptevo Therapeutics has a beta of 1.6, suggesting that its share price is 60% more volatile than the broader market.

Applied Dna Sciences has higher revenue and earnings than Aptevo Therapeutics. Applied Dna Sciences is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aptevo Therapeutics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Applied Dna Sciences$2.09M0.40-$15.16M-$3.33N/A
Aptevo TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$25.97M-$51.83N/A

Summary

Applied Dna Sciences and Aptevo Therapeutics tied by winning 6 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Applied Dna Sciences compare to HCW Biologics?

Applied Dna Sciences (NASDAQ:BNBX) and HCW Biologics (NASDAQ:HCWB) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

HCW Biologics has a consensus price target of $30.00, indicating a potential upside of 1,664.71%. Given HCW Biologics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe HCW Biologics is more favorable than Applied Dna Sciences.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Applied Dna Sciences
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
HCW Biologics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

HCW Biologics has a net margin of -83.03% compared to Applied Dna Sciences' net margin of -1,647.25%. HCW Biologics' return on equity of -262.33% beat Applied Dna Sciences' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Applied Dna Sciences-1,647.25% -349.95% -283.96%
HCW Biologics -83.03%-262.33%-34.90%

In the previous week, Applied Dna Sciences had 4 more articles in the media than HCW Biologics. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Applied Dna Sciences and 3 mentions for HCW Biologics. HCW Biologics' average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Applied Dna Sciences' score of 0.00 indicating that HCW Biologics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Applied Dna Sciences
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
HCW Biologics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

HCW Biologics has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Applied Dna Sciences. HCW Biologics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Applied Dna Sciences, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Applied Dna Sciences$2.09M0.40-$15.16M-$3.33N/A
HCW Biologics$50K62.56-$7.96M-$27.60N/A

22.2% of Applied Dna Sciences shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.0% of HCW Biologics shares are held by institutional investors. 6.1% of Applied Dna Sciences shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.1% of HCW Biologics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Applied Dna Sciences has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HCW Biologics has a beta of 2.37, indicating that its stock price is 137% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

HCW Biologics beats Applied Dna Sciences on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Applied Dna Sciences compare to Alaunos Therapeutics?

Applied Dna Sciences (NASDAQ:BNBX) and Alaunos Therapeutics (NASDAQ:TCRT) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

22.2% of Applied Dna Sciences shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.7% of Alaunos Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. 6.1% of Applied Dna Sciences shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.1% of Alaunos Therapeutics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Applied Dna Sciences had 6 more articles in the media than Alaunos Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Applied Dna Sciences and 1 mentions for Alaunos Therapeutics. Alaunos Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat Applied Dna Sciences' score of 0.00 indicating that Alaunos Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Applied Dna Sciences Neutral
Alaunos Therapeutics Very Positive

Alaunos Therapeutics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Applied Dna Sciences' net margin of -1,647.25%. Alaunos Therapeutics' return on equity of -232.60% beat Applied Dna Sciences' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Applied Dna Sciences-1,647.25% -349.95% -283.96%
Alaunos Therapeutics N/A -232.60%-158.99%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Applied Dna Sciences
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Alaunos Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Applied Dna Sciences has a beta of 0.63, suggesting that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alaunos Therapeutics has a beta of -0.97, suggesting that its share price is 197% less volatile than the broader market.

Alaunos Therapeutics has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Applied Dna Sciences. Alaunos Therapeutics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Applied Dna Sciences, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Applied Dna Sciences$2.09M0.40-$15.16M-$3.33N/A
Alaunos TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$4.18M-$1.91N/A

Summary

Alaunos Therapeutics beats Applied Dna Sciences on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Applied Dna Sciences compare to Onconetix?

Applied Dna Sciences (NASDAQ:BNBX) and Onconetix (NASDAQ:ONCO) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Applied Dna Sciences
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Onconetix
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Onconetix has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Applied Dna Sciences. Applied Dna Sciences is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Onconetix, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Applied Dna Sciences$2.09M0.40-$15.16M-$3.33N/A
Onconetix$810K3.91-$14.03M$248.120.00

In the previous week, Applied Dna Sciences had 2 more articles in the media than Onconetix. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Applied Dna Sciences and 5 mentions for Onconetix. Onconetix's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Applied Dna Sciences' score of 0.00 indicating that Onconetix is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Applied Dna Sciences
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Onconetix
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

22.2% of Applied Dna Sciences shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.9% of Onconetix shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.1% of Applied Dna Sciences shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Onconetix shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Applied Dna Sciences has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Onconetix has a beta of 2.68, meaning that its stock price is 168% more volatile than the broader market.

Onconetix has a net margin of -1,575.89% compared to Applied Dna Sciences' net margin of -1,647.25%. Onconetix's return on equity of -91.95% beat Applied Dna Sciences' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Applied Dna Sciences-1,647.25% -349.95% -283.96%
Onconetix -1,575.89%-91.95%-53.76%

Summary

Onconetix beats Applied Dna Sciences on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Applied Dna Sciences compare to Genprex?

Genprex (NASDAQ:GNPX) and Applied Dna Sciences (NASDAQ:BNBX) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends and media sentiment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Genprex
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Applied Dna Sciences
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Applied Dna Sciences had 6 more articles in the media than Genprex. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Applied Dna Sciences and 1 mentions for Genprex. Genprex's average media sentiment score of 1.82 beat Applied Dna Sciences' score of 0.00 indicating that Genprex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Genprex Very Positive
Applied Dna Sciences Neutral

Genprex has a beta of -0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 194% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Applied Dna Sciences has a beta of 0.63, suggesting that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

14.1% of Genprex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.2% of Applied Dna Sciences shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Genprex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.1% of Applied Dna Sciences shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Applied Dna Sciences has higher revenue and earnings than Genprex. Applied Dna Sciences is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Genprex, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GenprexN/AN/A-$16.23M-$133.36N/A
Applied Dna Sciences$2.09M0.40-$15.16M-$3.33N/A

Genprex has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Applied Dna Sciences' net margin of -1,647.25%. Genprex's return on equity of -163.12% beat Applied Dna Sciences' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GenprexN/A -163.12% -128.98%
Applied Dna Sciences -1,647.25%-349.95%-283.96%

Summary

Applied Dna Sciences beats Genprex on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BNBX vs. The Competition

MetricApplied Dna SciencesBiotechnology IndustryHealthcare SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$842K$3.89B$7.14B$13.01B
Dividend YieldN/A3.63%2.52%14.40%
P/E Ratio-0.0413.50273.3325.72
Price / Sales0.401,295.73656.03105.62
Price / CashN/A120.9979.7552.18
Price / Book0.0915.6310.506.25
Net Income-$15.16M-$22.67M$3.49B$360.72M
7 Day Performance-1.24%-2.68%-1.96%-1.99%
1 Month Performance-11.01%-8.64%-5.12%-3.51%
1 Year PerformanceN/A23.81%10.37%2.45%

Applied Dna Sciences Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BNBX
Applied Dna Sciences
0.043 of 5 stars
$0.14
-7.9%
N/AN/A$842K$2.09MN/A70
APVO
Aptevo Therapeutics
0.4464 of 5 stars
$1.89
+2.2%
N/A-93.0%$3.35MN/AN/A33
HCWB
HCW Biologics
3.8879 of 5 stars
$1.66
-8.3%
$30.00
+1,707.2%
-92.3%$3.32M$50KN/A35
TCRT
Alaunos Therapeutics
1.0044 of 5 stars
$1.15
-9.4%
N/A-63.2%$3.23MN/AN/A1
ONCO
Onconetix
1.6344 of 5 stars
$0.91
+33.2%
N/A-99.5%$2.99M$810K0.002

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This page (NASDAQ:BNBX) was last updated on 10/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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