GRI Bio (GRI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

GRI Bio (NASDAQ: GRI) is a biotechnology company focused on leveraging advanced algae strains to address global environmental and health challenges. Founded in the United States, the company applies proprietary gene-editing and synthetic biology techniques to enhance microalgae’s natural capabilities for use in carbon capture, water purification, and the production of high-value bioproducts. By engineering algae with improved growth rates and metabolic efficiency, GRI Bio aims to deliver scalable solutions that contribute to climate mitigation and sustainable manufacturing.

The company’s core offerings span several key areas. In environmental applications, GRI Bio develops algae-based systems for capturing and sequestering industrial carbon emissions and for treating wastewater by removing nutrients and pollutants. In the bioproducts arena, the firm produces specialty proteins, lipids, and pigments for use in animal feed, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics. Through collaborations with industrial partners, GRI Bio is working to integrate its algae-derived materials into existing supply chains, providing renewable alternatives to petrochemical- and soy-based ingredients.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, GRI Bio operates research and development facilities in multiple states and maintains partnerships with academic institutions and industrial consortia around the world. Its team of molecular biologists, bioprocess engineers, and sustainability experts works closely with commercial stakeholders to pilot and scale technologies in North America, Europe, and Asia. Strategic alliances have enabled the company to demonstrate its algae platforms under diverse environmental conditions and accelerate regulatory approvals for novel bio-based products.

The company’s leadership team combines expertise in biotechnology, business development, and environmental policy. Guided by a board of directors with deep experience in life sciences and clean-tech investment, GRI Bio pursues a roadmap that balances scientific innovation with market-driven applications. Through ongoing research collaborations and capital partnerships, the company seeks to expand its portfolio of algae-enabled solutions and contribute to a more sustainable, bio-based economy.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.53 to $1.70
• 50-Day Range: $1.20 to $2.09
• 52-Week Range: $1.10 to $43.69
• Volume: 186,465 shs
• Average Volume: 123,414 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.55 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $22.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

GRI Bio Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

GRI Bio scored higher than 63% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

GRI Bio has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

GRI Bio has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for GRI Bio are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($3.04) to ($0.90) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of GRI Bio is -0.14, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of GRI Bio is -0.14, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

GRI Bio has a P/B Ratio of 0.22. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.48% of the float of GRI Bio has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

GRI Bio has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in GRI Bio has recently decreased by 3.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

GRI Bio does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

GRI Bio does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.48% of the float of GRI Bio has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

GRI Bio has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in GRI Bio has recently decreased by 3.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

GRI Bio has a news sentiment score of 1.89. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 1.00 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for GRI Bio this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for GRI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, GRI Bio insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.13% of the stock of GRI Bio is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 33.95% of the stock of GRI Bio is held by institutions.

GRI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GRI shares performed this year?

GRI Bio's stock was trading at $14.0828 at the beginning of the year. Since then, GRI stock has decreased by 88.2% and is now trading at $1.66.

How were GRI Bio's earnings last quarter?

GRI Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:GRI) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 15th. The company reported ($5.80) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($4.08) by $1.72.

When did GRI Bio's stock split?

GRI Bio's stock reverse split on Monday, February 24th 2025.The 1-17 reverse split was announced on Wednesday, February 19th 2025. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Friday, February 21st 2025. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 6 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of GRI Bio?

Shares of GRI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of GRI Bio own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that GRI Bio investors own include SoFi Technologies (SOFI), NuCana (NCNA), Caribou Biosciences (CRBU), Cardio Diagnostics (CDIO), Intrusion (INTZ), Lonestar Resources US (LONE) and Children's Place (PLCE).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/15/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/12/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Medical
• Industry: MED - BIOMED/GENE
• Sub-Industry: Pharmaceutical Products
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:GRI
• CIK: 1824293
• Web: www.vallon-pharma.com
• Phone: 267-607-8255
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 1
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for GRI Bio: $22.00
• High Price Target: $34.00
• Low Price Target: $10.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +1,225.3%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($11.56)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$8.21 million
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: -275.15%
• Return on Assets: -168.22%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.41
• Quick Ratio: 1.41

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $7.68 per share
• Price / Book: 0.22

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 2,140,000
• Free Float: 2,138,000
• Market Cap: $3.55 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: -1.62