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Vaccinex (VCNX) Competitors

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VCNX vs. PCSA, OBSV, ADXN, NKGN, and ASBP

Should you buy Vaccinex stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Vaccinex 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 Vaccinex include Heatwurx (PCSA), ObsEva (OBSV), Addex Therapeutics (ADXN), NKGen Biotech (NKGN), and Aspire Biopharma (ASBP). These companies are all part of the "pharmaceutical products" industry.

How does Vaccinex compare to Heatwurx?

Heatwurx (NASDAQ:PCSA) and Vaccinex (NASDAQ:VCNX) are both small-cap medical 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.

91.9% of Heatwurx shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.1% of Vaccinex shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Heatwurx shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 51.5% of Vaccinex 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.

In the previous week, Heatwurx had 1 more articles in the media than Vaccinex. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Heatwurx and 0 mentions for Vaccinex. Heatwurx's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Vaccinex's score of 0.00 indicating that Heatwurx is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Heatwurx Very Positive
Vaccinex Neutral

Heatwurx has a beta of 1, meaning that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Vaccinex has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

Heatwurx currently has a consensus price target of $25.00, indicating a potential upside of 1,052.07%. Given Heatwurx's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Heatwurx is more favorable than Vaccinex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Heatwurx
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Vaccinex
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Vaccinex's return on equity of 0.00% beat Heatwurx's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HeatwurxN/A -281.31% -200.80%
Vaccinex N/A N/A -383.58%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HeatwurxN/AN/A-$13.56M-$9.29N/A
Vaccinex$388K6.77-$20.25M-$48.27N/A

Summary

Heatwurx beats Vaccinex on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vaccinex compare to ObsEva?

ObsEva (NASDAQ:OBSV) and Vaccinex (NASDAQ:VCNX) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings and profitability.

In the previous week, ObsEva's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Vaccinex'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
ObsEva Neutral
Vaccinex Neutral

17.5% of ObsEva shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.1% of Vaccinex shares are held by institutional investors. 14.4% of ObsEva shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 51.5% of Vaccinex shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ObsEvaN/AN/A-$58.38M-$0.92N/A
Vaccinex$388K6.77-$20.25M-$48.27N/A

ObsEva has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vaccinex has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

Vaccinex's return on equity of 0.00% beat ObsEva's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ObsEvaN/A -416.36% -92.01%
Vaccinex N/A N/A -383.58%

Summary

Vaccinex beats ObsEva on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vaccinex compare to Addex Therapeutics?

Addex Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ADXN) and Vaccinex (NASDAQ:VCNX) 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, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Addex Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Vaccinex
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Vaccinex's return on equity of 0.00% beat Addex Therapeutics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Addex TherapeuticsN/A -105.98% -87.61%
Vaccinex N/A N/A -383.58%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Addex Therapeutics$210K37.78-$8.12M-$5.74N/A
Vaccinex$388K6.77-$20.25M-$48.27N/A

In the previous week, Addex Therapeutics had 2 more articles in the media than Vaccinex. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Addex Therapeutics and 0 mentions for Vaccinex. Addex Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat Vaccinex's score of 0.00 indicating that Addex Therapeutics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Addex Therapeutics Neutral
Vaccinex Neutral

Addex Therapeutics has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its share price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vaccinex has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

16.1% of Addex Therapeutics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.1% of Vaccinex shares are held by institutional investors. 15.0% of Addex Therapeutics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 51.5% of Vaccinex shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Addex Therapeutics beats Vaccinex on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vaccinex compare to NKGen Biotech?

NKGen Biotech (NYSE:NKGN) and Vaccinex (NASDAQ:VCNX) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and risk.

In the previous week, NKGen Biotech's average media sentiment score of 0.21 beat Vaccinex's score of 0.00 indicating that NKGen Biotech is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
NKGen Biotech Neutral
Vaccinex Neutral

NKGen Biotech has a beta of 0.66, suggesting that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vaccinex has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

76.2% of NKGen Biotech shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.1% of Vaccinex shares are held by institutional investors. 10.4% of NKGen Biotech shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 51.5% of Vaccinex 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NKGen BiotechN/AN/A-$82.94M-$1.51N/A
Vaccinex$388K6.77-$20.25M-$48.27N/A

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NKGen BiotechN/A N/A -479.36%
Vaccinex N/A N/A -383.58%

Summary

Vaccinex beats NKGen Biotech on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vaccinex compare to Aspire Biopharma?

Aspire Biopharma (NASDAQ:ASBP) and Vaccinex (NASDAQ:VCNX) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Aspire Biopharma had 4 more articles in the media than Vaccinex. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Aspire Biopharma and 0 mentions for Vaccinex. Aspire Biopharma's average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat Vaccinex's score of 0.00 indicating that Aspire Biopharma is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Aspire Biopharma Neutral
Vaccinex Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aspire Biopharma$10K644.80-$24.48M-$116.67N/A
Vaccinex$388K6.77-$20.25M-$48.27N/A

19.2% of Aspire Biopharma shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.1% of Vaccinex shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.8% of Aspire Biopharma shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 51.5% of Vaccinex shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Aspire Biopharma has a beta of 0.17, suggesting that its stock price is 83% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vaccinex has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aspire Biopharma
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Vaccinex
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aspire BiopharmaN/A N/A -398.04%
Vaccinex N/A N/A -383.58%

Summary

Vaccinex beats Aspire Biopharma on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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VCNX vs. The Competition

MetricVaccinexPharmaceutical IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$2.63M$981.41M$6.75B$12.02B
Dividend YieldN/A4.84%2.66%5.61%
P/E Ratio-0.020.9920.3422.43
Price / Sales6.77126.92510.75109.73
Price / CashN/A20.0644.0155.64
Price / Book-0.397.8510.666.79
Net Income-$20.25M-$4.88M$3.56B$337.66M
7 Day Performance1.00%0.87%0.05%2.08%
1 Month Performance-8.18%4.71%0.37%3.16%
1 Year Performance26.73%101.84%22.73%27.78%

Vaccinex Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VCNX
Vaccinex
N/A$1.01
-7.3%
N/A+36.8%$2.63M$388KN/A40
PCSA
Heatwurx
4.4086 of 5 stars
$2.80
-4.1%
$25.00
+792.9%
-76.3%$8.03MN/AN/A20
OBSV
ObsEva
N/AN/AN/AN/A$7.94MN/AN/A50
ADXN
Addex Therapeutics
0.5019 of 5 stars
$6.91
+8.0%
N/A-29.0%$7.88M$210KN/A30
NKGN
NKGen Biotech
N/A$0.06
flat
N/A-82.2%$7.84MN/AN/AN/A

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This page (NASDAQ:VCNX) was last updated on 6/12/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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