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NXTC vs. GRDX, KYNB, TAOX, KALA, and CPHI

Should you buy NextCure stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares NextCure 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 NextCure include Entero Therapeutics (GRDX), Kyntra Bio (KYNB), Synaptogenix (TAOX), KALA BIO (KALA), and China Pharma (CPHI). These companies are all part of the "pharmaceutical products" industry.

How does NextCure compare to Entero Therapeutics?

NextCure (NASDAQ:NXTC) and Entero Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GRDX) are both small-cap pharmaceutical products companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, risk, valuation and dividends.

Entero Therapeutics' return on equity of -49.81% beat NextCure's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NextCureN/A -186.96% -124.62%
Entero Therapeutics N/A -49.81%-11.02%

NextCure has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its share price is 42% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Entero Therapeutics has a beta of 1.81, indicating that its share price is 81% more volatile than the broader market.

NextCure presently has a consensus target price of $19.00, suggesting a potential upside of 186.58%. Given NextCure's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe NextCure is more favorable than Entero Therapeutics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NextCure
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Entero Therapeutics
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

42.7% of NextCure shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.3% of Entero Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. 11.9% of NextCure shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Entero Therapeutics 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NextCureN/AN/A-$55.84M-$17.19N/A
Entero Therapeutics$40K699.64-$6.39M-$1.88N/A

In the previous week, NextCure had 6 more articles in the media than Entero Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for NextCure and 1 mentions for Entero Therapeutics. Entero Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat NextCure's score of 0.72 indicating that Entero Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
NextCure Positive
Entero Therapeutics Very Positive

Summary

NextCure and Entero Therapeutics tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NextCure compare to Kyntra Bio?

Kyntra Bio (NASDAQ:KYNB) and NextCure (NASDAQ:NXTC) are both small-cap pharmaceutical products companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Kyntra Bio has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NextCure has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, NextCure had 5 more articles in the media than Kyntra Bio. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for NextCure and 2 mentions for Kyntra Bio. Kyntra Bio's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat NextCure's score of 0.72 indicating that Kyntra Bio is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kyntra Bio
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
NextCure
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

72.7% of Kyntra Bio shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.7% of NextCure shares are held by institutional investors. 4.2% of Kyntra Bio shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.9% of NextCure shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kyntra Bio$6.44M4.53$183.45M$40.460.18
NextCureN/AN/A-$55.84M-$17.19N/A

Kyntra Bio has a net margin of 2,199.13% compared to NextCure's net margin of 0.00%. Kyntra Bio's return on equity of 0.00% beat NextCure's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kyntra Bio2,199.13% N/A -36.71%
NextCure N/A -186.96%-124.62%

Kyntra Bio presently has a consensus price target of $32.50, indicating a potential upside of 350.76%. NextCure has a consensus price target of $19.00, indicating a potential upside of 186.58%. Given Kyntra Bio's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Kyntra Bio is more favorable than NextCure.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kyntra Bio
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
NextCure
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Summary

Kyntra Bio beats NextCure on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NextCure compare to Synaptogenix?

Synaptogenix (NASDAQ:TAOX) and NextCure (NASDAQ:NXTC) are both small-cap pharmaceutical products companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, NextCure had 6 more articles in the media than Synaptogenix. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for NextCure and 1 mentions for Synaptogenix. Synaptogenix's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat NextCure's score of 0.72 indicating that Synaptogenix is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Synaptogenix Positive
NextCure Positive

Synaptogenix has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NextCure has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the broader market.

Synaptogenix's return on equity of -163.40% beat NextCure's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SynaptogenixN/A -163.40% -133.47%
NextCure N/A -186.96%-124.62%

NextCure has a consensus target price of $19.00, indicating a potential upside of 186.58%. Given NextCure's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe NextCure is more favorable than Synaptogenix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Synaptogenix
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
NextCure
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

10.3% of Synaptogenix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.7% of NextCure shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of Synaptogenix shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.9% of NextCure shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Synaptogenix$300K95.37-$28.74M-$13.28N/A
NextCureN/AN/A-$55.84M-$17.19N/A

Summary

NextCure beats Synaptogenix on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NextCure compare to KALA BIO?

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

NextCure's return on equity of -186.96% beat KALA BIO's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NextCureN/A -186.96% -124.62%
KALA BIO N/A -1,336.10%-94.85%

NextCure has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its share price is 42% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, KALA BIO has a beta of -2.35, meaning that its share price is 335% less volatile than the broader market.

42.7% of NextCure shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.6% of KALA BIO shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.9% of NextCure shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of KALA BIO shares are owned 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.

NextCure 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
NextCureN/AN/A-$55.84M-$17.19N/A
KALA BION/AN/A-$26.98M-$96.14N/A

In the previous week, NextCure had 4 more articles in the media than KALA BIO. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for NextCure and 3 mentions for KALA BIO. NextCure's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat KALA BIO's score of 0.47 indicating that NextCure is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

NextCure presently has a consensus price target of $19.00, indicating a potential upside of 186.58%. KALA BIO has a consensus price target of $1,158.33, indicating a potential upside of 112,359.55%. Given KALA BIO's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe KALA BIO is more favorable than NextCure.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NextCure
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
KALA BIO
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

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

How does NextCure compare to China Pharma?

NextCure (NASDAQ:NXTC) and China Pharma (NYSE:CPHI) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, NextCure had 5 more articles in the media than China Pharma. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for NextCure and 2 mentions for China Pharma. NextCure's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat China Pharma's score of 0.19 indicating that NextCure is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NextCure
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
China Pharma
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

NextCure currently has a consensus target price of $19.00, suggesting a potential upside of 186.58%. Given NextCure's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe NextCure is more favorable than China Pharma.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NextCure
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
China Pharma
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

NextCure has a net margin of 0.00% compared to China Pharma's net margin of -85.56%. China Pharma's return on equity of -63.93% beat NextCure's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NextCureN/A -186.96% -124.62%
China Pharma -85.56%-63.93%-31.42%

NextCure has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its share price is 42% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, China Pharma has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NextCureN/AN/A-$55.84M-$17.19N/A
China Pharma$3.99M11.17-$3.08M-$0.55N/A

42.7% of NextCure shares are held by institutional investors. 11.9% of NextCure shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.4% of China Pharma 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

NextCure beats China Pharma on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NXTC vs. The Competition

MetricNextCureMED IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$23.93M$3.68B$6.77B$12.66B
Dividend YieldN/A2.19%2.68%8.42%
P/E Ratio-0.3921.5027.1224.37
Price / SalesN/A327.19527.7193.32
Price / CashN/A143.6648.5959.39
Price / Book0.668.5710.826.32
Net Income-$55.84M$23.88M$3.59B$331.55M
7 Day Performance272.47%-2.32%-1.21%0.15%
1 Month Performance234.85%6.47%3.13%-0.68%
1 Year Performance39.29%53.33%29.12%20.73%

NextCure Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NXTC
NextCure
3.6008 of 5 stars
$6.63
+0.8%
$19.00
+186.6%
+34.3%$23.93MN/AN/A90
GRDX
Entero Therapeutics
1.1169 of 5 stars
$4.35
-2.2%
N/AN/A$29.61M$40KN/A9
KYNB
Kyntra Bio
3.5603 of 5 stars
$7.54
+4.0%
$32.50
+331.0%
N/A$29.35M$6.44MN/A570
TAOX
Synaptogenix
0.4128 of 5 stars
$3.63
-5.7%
N/AN/A$28.77M$300KN/A4
KALA
KALA BIO
2.0839 of 5 stars
$1.51
-1.9%
$1,018.75
+67,366.9%
-99.7%$28.63MN/AN/A30

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This page (NASDAQ:NXTC) was last updated on 7/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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