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KALA vs. KVAC, IMA, XLO, APLM, and INKT

Should you buy KALA BIO stock or one of its competitors? KALA BIO's main competitors and comparable companies include Keen Vision Acquisition (KVAC), ImageneBio (IMA), Xilio Therapeutics (XLO), Apollomics (APLM), and MiNK Therapeutics (INKT). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "biotechnology" industry.

How does KALA BIO compare to Keen Vision Acquisition?

KALA BIO (NASDAQ:KALA) and Keen Vision Acquisition (NASDAQ:KVAC) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.

KALA BIO has a beta of -2.28, suggesting that its stock price is 328% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Keen Vision Acquisition has a beta of -0.04, suggesting that its stock price is 104% less volatile than the broader market.

KALA BIO presently has a consensus target price of $1,158.33, indicating a potential upside of 217,550.01%. Given KALA BIO's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe KALA BIO is more favorable than Keen Vision Acquisition.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
KALA BIO
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Keen Vision Acquisition
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Keen Vision Acquisition's return on equity of 0.00% beat KALA BIO's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
KALA BION/A -222.35% -70.23%
Keen Vision Acquisition N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, KALA BIO had 5 more articles in the media than Keen Vision Acquisition. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for KALA BIO and 0 mentions for Keen Vision Acquisition. KALA BIO's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Keen Vision Acquisition's score of 0.00 indicating that KALA BIO is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
KALA BIO Neutral
Keen Vision Acquisition Neutral

24.6% of KALA BIO shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.7% of Keen Vision Acquisition shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of KALA BIO shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 80.2% of Keen Vision Acquisition shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
KALA BION/AN/A-$26.98M-$31.96N/A
Keen Vision AcquisitionN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Summary

Keen Vision Acquisition beats KALA BIO on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does KALA BIO compare to ImageneBio?

ImageneBio (NASDAQ:IMA) and KALA BIO (NASDAQ:KALA) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and risk.

75.0% of ImageneBio shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.6% of KALA BIO shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of ImageneBio shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of KALA BIO shares are owned 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.

ImageneBio currently has a consensus price target of $29.00, suggesting a potential upside of 477.69%. KALA BIO has a consensus price target of $1,158.33, suggesting a potential upside of 217,550.01%. Given KALA BIO's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe KALA BIO is more favorable than ImageneBio.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ImageneBio
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
KALA BIO
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ImageneBio$800K71.22-$45.35M-$4.58N/A
KALA BION/AN/A-$26.98M-$31.96N/A

In the previous week, ImageneBio and ImageneBio both had 5 articles in the media. ImageneBio's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat KALA BIO's score of 0.47 indicating that ImageneBio is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ImageneBio
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
KALA BIO
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

ImageneBio's return on equity of -38.99% beat KALA BIO's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ImageneBioN/A -38.99% -34.84%
KALA BIO N/A -222.35%-70.23%

ImageneBio has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, KALA BIO has a beta of -2.28, indicating that its share price is 328% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

ImageneBio beats KALA BIO on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does KALA BIO compare to Xilio Therapeutics?

Xilio Therapeutics (NASDAQ:XLO) and KALA BIO (NASDAQ:KALA) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Xilio Therapeutics$43.77M1.33-$35.04M-$1.64N/A
KALA BION/AN/A-$26.98M-$31.96N/A

In the previous week, KALA BIO had 4 more articles in the media than Xilio Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for KALA BIO and 1 mentions for Xilio Therapeutics. Xilio Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 1.82 beat KALA BIO's score of 0.47 indicating that Xilio Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Xilio Therapeutics
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
KALA BIO
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

KALA BIO has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Xilio Therapeutics' net margin of -34.06%. Xilio Therapeutics' return on equity of -71.99% beat KALA BIO's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Xilio Therapeutics-34.06% -71.99% -20.43%
KALA BIO N/A -222.35%-70.23%

Xilio Therapeutics has a beta of -0.14, meaning that its share price is 114% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, KALA BIO has a beta of -2.28, meaning that its share price is 328% less volatile than the broader market.

KALA BIO has a consensus price target of $1,158.33, indicating a potential upside of 217,550.01%. Given KALA BIO's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe KALA BIO is more favorable than Xilio Therapeutics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Xilio Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
KALA BIO
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

54.3% of Xilio Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.6% of KALA BIO shares are held by institutional investors. 7.5% of Xilio Therapeutics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of KALA BIO shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Xilio Therapeutics beats KALA BIO on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does KALA BIO compare to Apollomics?

KALA BIO (NASDAQ:KALA) and Apollomics (NASDAQ:APLM) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and earnings.

24.6% of KALA BIO shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.1% of Apollomics shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of KALA BIO shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, KALA BIO had 5 more articles in the media than Apollomics. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for KALA BIO and 0 mentions for Apollomics. Apollomics' average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat KALA BIO's score of 0.47 indicating that Apollomics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
KALA BIO Neutral
Apollomics Very Positive

KALA BIO presently has a consensus target price of $1,158.33, suggesting a potential upside of 217,550.01%. Given KALA BIO's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe KALA BIO is more favorable than Apollomics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
KALA BIO
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Apollomics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

KALA BIO has a beta of -2.28, suggesting that its share price is 328% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Apollomics has a beta of 1.53, suggesting that its share price is 53% more volatile than the broader market.

Apollomics' return on equity of 0.00% beat KALA BIO's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
KALA BION/A -222.35% -70.23%
Apollomics N/A N/A N/A

Apollomics has higher revenue and earnings than KALA BIO.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
KALA BION/AN/A-$26.98M-$31.96N/A
Apollomics$8.50M6.97-$10.94MN/AN/A

Summary

KALA BIO and Apollomics tied by winning 6 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does KALA BIO compare to MiNK Therapeutics?

KALA BIO (NASDAQ:KALA) and MiNK Therapeutics (NASDAQ:INKT) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and profitability.

In the previous week, KALA BIO had 5 more articles in the media than MiNK Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for KALA BIO and 0 mentions for MiNK Therapeutics. MiNK Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat KALA BIO's score of 0.47 indicating that MiNK Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
KALA BIO Neutral
MiNK Therapeutics Very Positive

KALA BIO has a beta of -2.28, indicating that its share price is 328% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MiNK Therapeutics has a beta of 0.49, indicating that its share price is 51% less volatile than the broader market.

MiNK Therapeutics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than KALA BIO, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
KALA BION/AN/A-$26.98M-$31.96N/A
MiNK TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$12.49M-$2.40N/A

24.6% of KALA BIO shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.9% of MiNK Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of KALA BIO shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.4% of MiNK Therapeutics 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.

MiNK Therapeutics' return on equity of 0.00% beat KALA BIO's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
KALA BION/A -222.35% -70.23%
MiNK Therapeutics N/A N/A -92.37%

KALA BIO currently has a consensus price target of $1,158.33, indicating a potential upside of 217,550.01%. MiNK Therapeutics has a consensus price target of $35.00, indicating a potential upside of 219.63%. Given KALA BIO's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe KALA BIO is more favorable than MiNK Therapeutics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
KALA BIO
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
MiNK Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

MiNK Therapeutics beats KALA BIO on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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KALA vs. The Competition

MetricKALA BIOBiotechnology IndustryHealthcare SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$13.01M$3.94B$7.15B$12.83B
Dividend YieldN/A3.61%2.53%11.79%
P/E Ratio-0.026.94211.6421.64
Price / SalesN/A1,331.29618.4091.53
Price / CashN/A106.6377.2052.85
Price / Book1.1316.5912.926.03
Net Income-$26.98M-$22.72M$3.47B$348.89M
7 Day Performance-35.18%-2.35%-0.84%-2.42%
1 Month Performance-29.59%11.57%7.15%2.94%
1 Year Performance-99.91%54.76%24.74%13.69%

KALA BIO Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KALA
KALA BIO
2.7596 of 5 stars
$0.53
-20.9%
$1,158.33
+217,550.0%
-99.9%$13.01MN/AN/A30
KVAC
Keen Vision Acquisition
N/A$11.51
flat
N/AN/A$63.37MN/AN/AN/A
IMA
ImageneBio
3.1839 of 5 stars
$5.43
-2.2%
$29.00
+434.1%
-61.9%$63M$800KN/A70
XLO
Xilio Therapeutics
0.239 of 5 stars
$9.05
-0.3%
N/A-8.7%$59.75M$43.77MN/A70
APLM
Apollomics
2.5323 of 5 stars
$26.20
-1.1%
N/A+589.3%$58.19M$8.50MN/A45

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This page (NASDAQ:KALA) was last updated on 9/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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