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VCNX vs. INTS, CALC, KPRX, PHXM, and ADIL

Should you buy Vaccinex stock or one of its competitors? Vaccinex's main competitors and comparable companies include Intensity Therapeutics (INTS), CalciMedica (CALC), Kiora Pharmaceuticals (KPRX), PHAXIAM Therapeutics (PHXM), and Adial Pharmaceuticals (ADIL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "pharmaceuticals" industry.

How does Vaccinex compare to Intensity Therapeutics?

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

Intensity Therapeutics has a beta of 2.76, suggesting that its stock price is 176% more 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.

In the previous week, Intensity Therapeutics had 6 more articles in the media than Vaccinex. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Intensity Therapeutics and 1 mentions for Vaccinex. Vaccinex's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Intensity Therapeutics' score of -0.02 indicating that Vaccinex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intensity Therapeutics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Vaccinex
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

3.7% of Intensity Therapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.1% of Vaccinex shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.6% of Intensity Therapeutics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 51.5% of Vaccinex shares are owned 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.

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

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intensity TherapeuticsN/A -116.61% -94.01%
Vaccinex N/A N/A -383.58%

Intensity Therapeutics currently has a consensus target price of $37.50, suggesting a potential upside of 846.97%. Given Intensity Therapeutics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Intensity Therapeutics is more favorable than Vaccinex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intensity Therapeutics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Vaccinex
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Intensity Therapeutics has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Vaccinex. Intensity 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
Intensity TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$11.61M-$5.71N/A
Vaccinex$388K5.58-$20.25M-$48.27N/A

Summary

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

How does Vaccinex compare to CalciMedica?

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

CalciMedica has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its share price is 9% less 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.

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

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CalciMedicaN/A -863.40% -155.24%
Vaccinex N/A N/A -383.58%

Vaccinex has higher revenue and earnings than CalciMedica. CalciMedica 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
CalciMedicaN/AN/A-$29.56M-$1.31N/A
Vaccinex$388K5.58-$20.25M-$48.27N/A

In the previous week, CalciMedica had 10 more articles in the media than Vaccinex. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for CalciMedica and 1 mentions for Vaccinex. CalciMedica's average media sentiment score of 0.19 beat Vaccinex's score of 0.00 indicating that CalciMedica is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CalciMedica
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Vaccinex
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

50.1% of Vaccinex shares are held by institutional investors. 28.3% of CalciMedica shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 51.5% of Vaccinex 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.

CalciMedica presently has a consensus target price of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 1,381.26%. Given CalciMedica's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe CalciMedica is more favorable than Vaccinex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CalciMedica
1 Sell rating(s)
2 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

Summary

CalciMedica and Vaccinex tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vaccinex compare to Kiora Pharmaceuticals?

Kiora Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:KPRX) and Vaccinex (NASDAQ:VCNX) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Vaccinex's return on equity of 0.00% beat Kiora Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kiora PharmaceuticalsN/A -63.38% -44.33%
Vaccinex N/A N/A -383.58%

Kiora Pharmaceuticals presently has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 292.16%. Given Kiora Pharmaceuticals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Kiora Pharmaceuticals is more favorable than Vaccinex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kiora Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 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

In the previous week, Kiora Pharmaceuticals had 2 more articles in the media than Vaccinex. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Kiora Pharmaceuticals and 1 mentions for Vaccinex. Kiora Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Vaccinex's score of 0.00 indicating that Kiora Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kiora Pharmaceuticals
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Vaccinex
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Kiora Pharmaceuticals has higher revenue and earnings than Vaccinex. Kiora Pharmaceuticals 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
Kiora Pharmaceuticals$16.02M0.70-$10.84M-$2.51N/A
Vaccinex$388K5.58-$20.25M-$48.27N/A

77.0% of Kiora Pharmaceuticals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.1% of Vaccinex shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Kiora Pharmaceuticals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 51.5% of Vaccinex shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Kiora Pharmaceuticals has a beta of -0.38, indicating that its stock price is 138% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vaccinex has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Kiora Pharmaceuticals beats Vaccinex on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vaccinex compare to PHAXIAM Therapeutics?

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

50.1% of Vaccinex shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.4% of PHAXIAM Therapeutics shares are owned by institutional investors. 51.5% of Vaccinex shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of PHAXIAM Therapeutics shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Vaccinex had 1 more articles in the media than PHAXIAM Therapeutics. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Vaccinex and 0 mentions for PHAXIAM Therapeutics. Vaccinex's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled PHAXIAM Therapeutics'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Vaccinex Neutral
PHAXIAM Therapeutics Neutral

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
VaccinexN/A N/A -383.58%
PHAXIAM Therapeutics N/A N/A N/A

PHAXIAM Therapeutics has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Vaccinex.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vaccinex$388K5.58-$20.25M-$48.27N/A
PHAXIAM TherapeuticsN/AN/A-$240KN/AN/A

Vaccinex has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PHAXIAM Therapeutics has a beta of 2.35, suggesting that its stock price is 135% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Vaccinex beats PHAXIAM Therapeutics on 4 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vaccinex compare to Adial Pharmaceuticals?

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

Adial Pharmaceuticals has a beta of 1.39, suggesting that its share price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vaccinex has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

Adial Pharmaceuticals has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Vaccinex. Adial Pharmaceuticals 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
Adial PharmaceuticalsN/AN/A-$7.98M-$7.98N/A
Vaccinex$388K5.58-$20.25M-$48.27N/A

In the previous week, Adial Pharmaceuticals had 3 more articles in the media than Vaccinex. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Adial Pharmaceuticals and 1 mentions for Vaccinex. Adial Pharmaceuticals' average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Vaccinex's score of 0.00 indicating that Adial Pharmaceuticals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Adial Pharmaceuticals
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Vaccinex
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

16.4% of Adial Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.1% of Vaccinex shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Adial Pharmaceuticals shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 51.5% of Vaccinex shares are owned 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.

Vaccinex's return on equity of 0.00% beat Adial Pharmaceuticals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Adial PharmaceuticalsN/A -162.82% -127.58%
Vaccinex N/A N/A -383.58%

Adial Pharmaceuticals presently has a consensus target price of $15.63, indicating a potential upside of 292.59%. Given Adial Pharmaceuticals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Adial Pharmaceuticals is more favorable than Vaccinex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Adial Pharmaceuticals
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Vaccinex
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

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

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VCNX vs. The Competition

MetricVaccinexPharmaceuticals IndustryHealthcare SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$2.17M$11.89B$7.06B$13.10B
Dividend YieldN/A2.70%2.57%10.45%
P/E Ratio-0.02640.15211.0921.74
Price / Sales5.58743.87602.9892.99
Price / CashN/A66.4570.4850.90
Price / Book-0.3211.6012.916.24
Net Income-$20.25M$2.77B$3.45B$347.60M
7 Day Performance-15.89%0.17%1.12%1.07%
1 Month Performance-28.22%0.35%1.79%1.03%
1 Year Performance34.31%161.52%67.69%20.77%

Vaccinex Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VCNX
Vaccinex
N/A$0.83
flat
N/A+34.1%$2.17M$388KN/A40
INTS
Intensity Therapeutics
3.2964 of 5 stars
$4.28
+1.9%
$37.50
+776.4%
-44.8%$11.57MN/AN/A2,021
CALC
CalciMedica
3.9214 of 5 stars
$0.72
-2.6%
$10.00
+1,285.0%
-72.3%$11.41MN/AN/A30
KPRX
Kiora Pharmaceuticals
3.0915 of 5 stars
$2.56
+0.8%
$10.00
+290.6%
+4.0%$11.34M$16.02MN/A10
PHXM
PHAXIAM Therapeutics
N/A$3.10
flat
N/AN/A$10.58MN/AN/A49

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This page (NASDAQ:VCNX) was last updated on 8/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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