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Champions Oncology
(NASDAQ:CSBR)
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Rating:48Neutral
Price Target:
$4.50
▼(-9.64% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/17/26
Overall score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (declining TTM revenue, cash burn, and higher balance-sheet leverage) and a bearish technical setup (below major moving averages with negative MACD). These are partially offset by a constructive earnings-call backdrop showing improving margins and sustained positive adjusted EBITDA, but execution and funding risks remain key.
Positive Factors
Margin and EBITDA Improvement
The combination of revenue growth, sharply higher gross margin, and sustained adjusted EBITDA profitability indicates improving operating leverage in the core services business. If maintained, this progress can strengthen internal funding capacity and support more durable earnings improvement over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Revenue and Profitability Volatility
The recent contraction in revenue and return to a net loss show that improved quarterly execution has not yet translated into consistent company-wide profitability. The history of swings between losses and profit reduces earnings visibility and makes sustained operating progress harder to establish.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Margin and EBITDA Improvement
The combination of revenue growth, sharply higher gross margin, and sustained adjusted EBITDA profitability indicates improving operating leverage in the core services business. If maintained, this progress can strengthen internal funding capacity and support more durable earnings improvement over the next several quarters.
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Champions Oncology Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue By Segment
Breaks down revenue by different business segments, highlighting which areas are driving growth and profitability. This can indicate strategic focus and potential areas for expansion or risk.
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Market Cap
$65.70M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)11.50K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.29
Revenue Growth6.65%
EPS Growth-136.61%
CountryUS
Employees214
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.08
Shares Outstanding13,918,569
10 Day Avg. Volume6,796
30 Day Avg. Volume11,503
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.60
Price to Book (P/B)20.93
Price to Sales (P/S)1.39
P/FCF Ratio-16.37
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.24
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.35
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.73
Enterprise Value/Ebitda182.71
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)$65.26M
Champions Oncology Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Champions Oncology, Inc. is dedicated to developing and commercializing cutting-edge technological products and services designed to personalize cancer treatment and streamline the development of oncology drugs across the United States. At the hea...
How the Company Makes Money
Champions Oncology primarily makes money by delivering fee-for-service research and development support to biopharmaceutical companies and other research organizations developing cancer therapeutics. Revenue is generated from contracted services t...
Champions Oncology Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Sep 10, 2026
(Q1-2027)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Dec 15, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call was strongly positive overall. Management reported approximately 9% revenue growth, significant gross and oncology services margin expansion, the fifth consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA, stronger data licensing revenue, healthy services demand, and continued Corellia progress. The main cautions were the remaining GAAP net loss, cash usage, lumpy timing of data licensing revenue, higher sales and marketing expense from planned investment, and uncertainty around the timing of a Corellia funding or licensing outcome.Positive Updates
Revenue Growth
First-quarter revenue was $15.2 million, up approximately 9% from $14 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
Negative Updates
GAAP Net Loss Remained
Despite improved operating results, the company reported a GAAP net loss of approximately $426,000 for the quarter.
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Q1-2027 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Growth
First-quarter revenue was $15.2 million, up approximately 9% from $14 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
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Company Guidance
For fiscal '27, management said it has 3 more quarters to prove out the progress and will keep reporting against it in the same way each time, with a focus on continuing to grow revenue while expanding profitability, maintaining expense discipline, and converting revenue growth into improved profitability; expected conversion percentages remain strong, data license revenue will remain lumpy, and pipeline continues to be robust. Management said it was not going to put a date on any Corellia outcome, but if successful in securing outside funding or a licensing partnership, the investment currently flowing into that business would be redeployed toward other growth initiatives, particularly data and to the bottom line.Champions Oncology Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
34
Negative
Cash Flow
24
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Apr 2026 | Apr 2025 | Apr 2024 | Apr 2023 | Apr 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 60.66M | 59.42M | 56.94M | 50.16M | 53.87M | 49.11M |
| Gross Profit | 29.91M | 28.52M | 28.55M | 20.75M | 24.34M | 25.48M |
| EBITDA | 447.00K | 448.00K | 6.27M | -5.44M | -3.02M | 2.21M |
| Net Income | -1.14M | -1.18M | 4.70M | -7.28M | -5.33M | 548.00K |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 33.29M | 26.99M | 32.34M | 26.13M | 34.31M | 35.38M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 4.36M | 4.87M | 9.79M | 2.62M | 10.12M | 9.01M |
| Total Debt | 10.97M | 4.51M | 6.11M | 7.43M | 8.60M | 9.47M |
| Total Liabilities | 28.83M | 22.92M | 28.57M | 28.04M | 29.68M | 26.28M |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.89M | 3.94M | 3.77M | -1.90M | 4.64M | 9.10M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -6.14M | -5.04M | 7.00M | -6.97M | 1.08M | 4.11M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -5.56M | -4.47M | 7.39M | -6.14M | 3.96M | 6.50M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -549.00K | -540.00K | -389.00K | -836.00K | -2.87M | -2.38M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 146.00K | 99.00K | 170.00K | -527.00K | 11.00K | 207.00K |
Champions Oncology Technical Analysis
Negative
4.98
Price Trends
4.97
Negative
5.42
Negative
5.80
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.08
Positive
42.03
Neutral
28.21
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CSBR, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 4.98 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4.86, above the 50-day MA of 4.97, and below the 200-day MA of 5.80, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.08 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 42.03 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 28.21 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CSBR.
Champions Oncology Risk Analysis
Champions Oncology disclosed 30 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Champions Oncology reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Champions Oncology Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
57 Neutral | $144.49M | -4.19 | -21.01% | ― | -13.15% | 21.12% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
48 Neutral | $65.70M | -59.75 | -27.88% | ― | 6.65% | -136.61% | |
48 Neutral | $108.01M | -2.54 | -38.80% | ― | -100.00% | -392.92% | |
45 Neutral | $64.05M | -2.05 | 1020.21% | ― | ― | 2.05% | |
42 Neutral | $70.58M | -1.51 | -103.08% | ― | -6.96% | 32.77% | |
41 Neutral | $9.49M | -0.39 | -456.35% | ― | ― | 9.68% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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Champions Oncology Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Champions Oncology Stockholders Approve Governance and Incentive Plan
Positive
Oct 16, 2026
On October 14, 2026, Champions Oncology, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where all seven director nominees were elected to one-year terms and EisnerAmper LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the f...
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