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Iterum Therapeutics (ITRM) Competitors

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$0.03 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 05/21/2026

ITRM vs. TCRT, RNAZ, ACXP, FBLG, and APVO

Should you buy Iterum Therapeutics stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Iterum Therapeutics with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Iterum Therapeutics include Alaunos Therapeutics (TCRT), TransCode Therapeutics (RNAZ), Acurx Pharmaceuticals (ACXP), FibroBiologics (FBLG), and Aptevo Therapeutics (APVO). These companies are all part of the "pharmaceutical products" industry.

How does Iterum Therapeutics compare to Alaunos Therapeutics?

Alaunos Therapeutics (NASDAQ:TCRT) and Iterum Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ITRM) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, Alaunos Therapeutics had 1 more articles in the media than Iterum Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Alaunos Therapeutics and 0 mentions for Iterum Therapeutics. Alaunos Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Iterum Therapeutics' score of 0.00 indicating that Alaunos Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Alaunos Therapeutics Positive
Iterum Therapeutics Neutral

Iterum Therapeutics' return on equity of 0.00% beat Alaunos Therapeutics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alaunos TherapeuticsN/A -165.94% -123.50%
Iterum Therapeutics N/A N/A -65.54%

27.7% of Alaunos Therapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.2% of Iterum Therapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.1% of Alaunos Therapeutics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Iterum Therapeutics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alaunos Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Iterum Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alaunos TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$4.18M-$2.13N/A
Iterum Therapeutics$390K4.10-$24.77M-$0.75N/A

Alaunos Therapeutics has a beta of -1.13, indicating that its share price is 213% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Iterum Therapeutics has a beta of 2.96, indicating that its share price is 196% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Iterum Therapeutics beats Alaunos Therapeutics on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iterum Therapeutics compare to TransCode Therapeutics?

Iterum Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ITRM) and TransCode Therapeutics (NASDAQ:RNAZ) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Iterum Therapeutics$390K4.10-$24.77M-$0.75N/A
TransCode TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$34.66M-$50.33N/A

9.2% of Iterum Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Iterum Therapeutics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of TransCode Therapeutics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Iterum Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
TransCode Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Iterum Therapeutics has a beta of 2.96, indicating that its stock price is 196% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TransCode Therapeutics has a beta of 1.39, indicating that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, TransCode Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Iterum Therapeutics' score of 0.00 indicating that TransCode Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Iterum Therapeutics Neutral
TransCode Therapeutics Positive

Iterum Therapeutics' return on equity of 0.00% beat TransCode Therapeutics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Iterum TherapeuticsN/A N/A -65.54%
TransCode Therapeutics N/A -875.35%-50.36%

Summary

Iterum Therapeutics beats TransCode Therapeutics on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iterum Therapeutics compare to Acurx Pharmaceuticals?

Acurx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ACXP) and Iterum Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ITRM) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Acurx PharmaceuticalsN/AN/A-$7.97M-$4.05N/A
Iterum Therapeutics$390K4.10-$24.77M-$0.75N/A

In the previous week, Acurx Pharmaceuticals had 2 more articles in the media than Iterum Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Acurx Pharmaceuticals and 0 mentions for Iterum Therapeutics. Acurx Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Iterum Therapeutics' score of 0.00 indicating that Acurx Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Acurx Pharmaceuticals Positive
Iterum Therapeutics Neutral

Iterum Therapeutics' return on equity of 0.00% beat Acurx Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Acurx PharmaceuticalsN/A -153.92% -101.69%
Iterum Therapeutics N/A N/A -65.54%

Acurx Pharmaceuticals presently has a consensus price target of $31.00, indicating a potential upside of 1,473.60%. Given Acurx Pharmaceuticals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Acurx Pharmaceuticals is more favorable than Iterum Therapeutics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Acurx Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Iterum Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

11.5% of Acurx Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.2% of Iterum Therapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.3% of Acurx Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Iterum Therapeutics shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Acurx Pharmaceuticals has a beta of -2.09, meaning that its stock price is 309% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Iterum Therapeutics has a beta of 2.96, meaning that its stock price is 196% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Acurx Pharmaceuticals beats Iterum Therapeutics on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iterum Therapeutics compare to FibroBiologics?

Iterum Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ITRM) and FibroBiologics (NASDAQ:FBLG) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, risk and media sentiment.

In the previous week, FibroBiologics had 2 more articles in the media than Iterum Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for FibroBiologics and 0 mentions for Iterum Therapeutics. Iterum Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled FibroBiologics'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Iterum Therapeutics Neutral
FibroBiologics Neutral

Iterum Therapeutics' return on equity of 0.00% beat FibroBiologics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Iterum TherapeuticsN/A N/A -65.54%
FibroBiologics N/A -767.07%-195.56%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Iterum Therapeutics$390K4.10-$24.77M-$0.75N/A
FibroBiologicsN/AN/A-$18.65M-$6.93N/A

FibroBiologics has a consensus price target of $74.00, suggesting a potential upside of 6,947.62%. Given FibroBiologics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe FibroBiologics is more favorable than Iterum Therapeutics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Iterum Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
FibroBiologics
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

9.2% of Iterum Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Iterum Therapeutics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.3% of FibroBiologics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Iterum Therapeutics has a beta of 2.96, indicating that its share price is 196% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FibroBiologics has a beta of 1.16, indicating that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Iterum Therapeutics beats FibroBiologics on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iterum Therapeutics compare to Aptevo Therapeutics?

Aptevo Therapeutics (NASDAQ:APVO) and Iterum Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ITRM) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Iterum Therapeutics has higher revenue and earnings than Aptevo Therapeutics. Iterum Therapeutics 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
Aptevo TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$25.97M-$197.60N/A
Iterum Therapeutics$390K4.10-$24.77M-$0.75N/A

Aptevo Therapeutics has a beta of 1.64, meaning that its share price is 64% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Iterum Therapeutics has a beta of 2.96, meaning that its share price is 196% more volatile than the broader market.

8.1% of Aptevo Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.2% of Iterum Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Aptevo Therapeutics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Iterum Therapeutics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Aptevo Therapeutics had 2 more articles in the media than Iterum Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Aptevo Therapeutics and 0 mentions for Iterum Therapeutics. Aptevo Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat Iterum Therapeutics' score of 0.00 indicating that Aptevo Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Aptevo Therapeutics Neutral
Iterum Therapeutics Neutral

Iterum Therapeutics' return on equity of 0.00% beat Aptevo Therapeutics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aptevo TherapeuticsN/A -198.50% -117.06%
Iterum Therapeutics N/A N/A -65.54%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aptevo Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Iterum Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Summary

Iterum Therapeutics beats Aptevo Therapeutics on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ITRM vs. The Competition

MetricIterum TherapeuticsMED IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.60M$3.04B$6.39B$12.31B
Dividend YieldN/A1.97%2.76%5.30%
P/E Ratio-0.0417.7921.1425.65
Price / Sales4.10336.21553.1286.87
Price / CashN/A57.6544.5756.72
Price / Book-0.205.8610.357.12
Net Income-$24.77M$74.99M$3.56B$335.28M
7 Day PerformanceN/A-0.11%4.91%2.66%
1 Month PerformanceN/A-5.14%1.51%1.39%
1 Year PerformanceN/A34.05%36.04%35.43%

Iterum Therapeutics Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ITRM
Iterum Therapeutics
0.0835 of 5 stars
$0.03
flat
N/AN/A$1.60M$390KN/A10
TCRT
Alaunos Therapeutics
1.1561 of 5 stars
$2.63
flat
N/A-6.7%$6.31MN/AN/A40
RNAZ
TransCode Therapeutics
0.5818 of 5 stars
$6.72
-4.0%
N/A-22.7%$6.18MN/AN/A9
ACXP
Acurx Pharmaceuticals
2.4467 of 5 stars
$2.05
-6.0%
$31.00
+1,412.2%
-76.5%$5.85MN/AN/A3
FBLG
FibroBiologics
2.9266 of 5 stars
$1.10
+11.1%
$74.00
+6,627.3%
-94.3%$5.73MN/AN/A10

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This page (NASDAQ:ITRM) was last updated on 5/22/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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