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Aptose Biosciences (APS) Competitors

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C$2.19 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 06/12/2026 01:03 PM Eastern

APS vs. LTY, ACST, REUN, NEPT, and ATE

Should you buy Aptose Biosciences stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Aptose Biosciences 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 Aptose Biosciences include Liberty Biopharma (LTY), Acasti Pharma (ACST), Reunion Neuroscience (REUN), Neptune Wellness Solutions (NEPT), and Antibe Therapeutics (ATE). These companies are all part of the "biotechnology" industry.

How does Aptose Biosciences compare to Liberty Biopharma?

Liberty Biopharma (CVE:LTY) and Aptose Biosciences (TSE:APS) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Liberty Biopharma's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Aptose Biosciences'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Liberty Biopharma Neutral
Aptose Biosciences Neutral

Aptose Biosciences' return on equity of 115.24% beat Liberty Biopharma's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Liberty BiopharmaN/A N/A N/A
Aptose Biosciences N/A 115.24%-136.29%

Liberty Biopharma is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aptose Biosciences, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Liberty BiopharmaN/AN/AN/A-C$0.16N/A
Aptose BiosciencesN/AN/A-C$154.69M-C$10.41N/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Liberty Biopharma
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Aptose Biosciences
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

0.0% of Aptose Biosciences shares are held by institutional investors. 17.1% of Aptose Biosciences shares are held by company 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

Aptose Biosciences beats Liberty Biopharma on 5 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aptose Biosciences compare to Acasti Pharma?

Acasti Pharma (CVE:ACST) and Aptose Biosciences (TSE:APS) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Aptose Biosciences has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Acasti Pharma's net margin of -455.58%. Aptose Biosciences' return on equity of 115.24% beat Acasti Pharma's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Acasti Pharma-455.58% -67.58% -8.25%
Aptose Biosciences N/A 115.24%-136.29%

0.1% of Acasti Pharma shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Aptose Biosciences shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.3% of Acasti Pharma shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.1% of Aptose Biosciences shares are owned 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.

Acasti Pharma has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aptose Biosciences has a beta of -1.378818, suggesting that its stock price is 238% less volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Acasti Pharma
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Aptose Biosciences
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Acasti PharmaC$2.71M6.71-C$10.54M-C$0.48N/A
Aptose BiosciencesN/AN/A-C$154.69M-C$10.41N/A

In the previous week, Acasti Pharma's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Aptose Biosciences'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Acasti Pharma Neutral
Aptose Biosciences Neutral

Summary

Acasti Pharma beats Aptose Biosciences on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aptose Biosciences compare to Reunion Neuroscience?

Reunion Neuroscience (TSE:REUN) and Aptose Biosciences (TSE:APS) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Reunion NeuroscienceC$4.86M0.00-C$38.10M-C$3.30N/A
Aptose BiosciencesN/AN/A-C$154.69M-C$10.41N/A

In the previous week, Reunion Neuroscience's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Aptose Biosciences'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Reunion Neuroscience Neutral
Aptose Biosciences Neutral

Aptose Biosciences' return on equity of 115.24% beat Reunion Neuroscience's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Reunion NeuroscienceN/A -86.35% -26.50%
Aptose Biosciences N/A 115.24%-136.29%

Given Reunion Neuroscience's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Reunion Neuroscience is more favorable than Aptose Biosciences.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Reunion Neuroscience
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Aptose Biosciences
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

50.7% of Reunion Neuroscience shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Aptose Biosciences shares are held by institutional investors. 34.4% of Reunion Neuroscience shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.1% of Aptose Biosciences shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Reunion Neuroscience has a beta of 4.2, suggesting that its share price is 320% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aptose Biosciences has a beta of -1.378818, suggesting that its share price is 238% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Reunion Neuroscience beats Aptose Biosciences on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aptose Biosciences compare to Neptune Wellness Solutions?

Neptune Wellness Solutions (TSE:NEPT) and Aptose Biosciences (TSE:APS) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

Aptose Biosciences has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Neptune Wellness Solutions. Aptose Biosciences is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Neptune Wellness Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Neptune Wellness SolutionsC$48.80M0.00-C$192.95M-C$24.16N/A
Aptose BiosciencesN/AN/A-C$154.69M-C$10.41N/A

0.0% of Aptose Biosciences shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.1% of Aptose Biosciences shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Given Neptune Wellness Solutions' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Neptune Wellness Solutions is more favorable than Aptose Biosciences.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Neptune Wellness Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Aptose Biosciences
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Neptune Wellness Solutions' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Aptose Biosciences'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Neptune Wellness Solutions Neutral
Aptose Biosciences Neutral

Aptose Biosciences' return on equity of 115.24% beat Neptune Wellness Solutions' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Neptune Wellness SolutionsN/A N/A N/A
Aptose Biosciences N/A 115.24%-136.29%

Summary

Aptose Biosciences beats Neptune Wellness Solutions on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aptose Biosciences compare to Antibe Therapeutics?

Antibe Therapeutics (TSE:ATE) and Aptose Biosciences (TSE:APS) 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, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

Aptose Biosciences' return on equity of 115.24% beat Antibe Therapeutics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Antibe TherapeuticsN/A -52.72% -19.13%
Aptose Biosciences N/A 115.24%-136.29%

Antibe Therapeutics has a beta of 0.19, meaning that its share price is 81% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aptose Biosciences has a beta of -1.378818, meaning that its share price is 238% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Antibe TherapeuticsC$9.71M0.00-C$18.24M-C$0.35N/A
Aptose BiosciencesN/AN/A-C$154.69M-C$10.41N/A

Given Antibe Therapeutics' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Antibe Therapeutics is more favorable than Aptose Biosciences.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Antibe Therapeutics
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Aptose Biosciences
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

0.0% of Aptose Biosciences shares are held by institutional investors. 7.9% of Antibe Therapeutics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 17.1% of Aptose Biosciences 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.

In the previous week, Antibe Therapeutics' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Aptose Biosciences'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Antibe Therapeutics Neutral
Aptose Biosciences Neutral

Summary

Antibe Therapeutics beats Aptose Biosciences on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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APS vs. The Competition

MetricAptose BiosciencesBiotechnology IndustryMedical SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$5.59MC$445.46MC$6.52BC$12.19B
Dividend Yield0.39%3.88%2.67%6.19%
P/E Ratio-0.213.1824.0036.94
Price / SalesN/A6,530.52516.4210.45
Price / Cash1.6013.1327.4882.29
Price / Book-0.1690.7410.744.47
Net Income-C$154.69M-C$96.07MC$3.57BC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-0.45%0.01%0.58%0.65%
1 Month Performance-6.01%-0.31%1.48%-0.08%
1 Year Performance-7.98%56.17%25.41%41.90%

Aptose Biosciences Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
APS
Aptose Biosciences
N/AC$2.19
flat
N/A-8.0%C$5.59MN/AN/A31
LTY
Liberty Biopharma
N/AC$2.00
+∞
N/A+0.0%C$21.54MN/AN/AN/A
ACST
Acasti Pharma
N/AC$0.58
+1.8%
N/A+0.0%C$18.19MC$2.71MN/A32
REUN
Reunion Neuroscience
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$16.64MC$4.86MN/A190
NEPT
Neptune Wellness Solutions
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$15.73MC$48.80MN/A130

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This page (TSE:APS) was last updated on 6/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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