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NCNA Stock Chart & Stats
$1.53
-$0.03(-2.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$1.53
-$0.03(-2.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.21 - $7.22
Previous Close$1.26
Volume26.65K
Average Volume (3M)69.33K
Market Cap
$5.99M
Enterprise Value-$18.63
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$19.39M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$667.94K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.46
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.97
Shares Outstanding4,161,971
10 Day Avg. Volume138,665
30 Day Avg. Volume69,325
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.25
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-0.78
Enterprise Value/Market Cap>-0.01
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-8
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Low LeverageMinimal debt reduces interest and refinancing pressure, giving NuCana greater financial flexibility while it advances clinical programs. This is a durable balance-sheet advantage, although it does not remove the company’s dependence on external funding.
Improving Loss And Cash-burn TrendThe materially smaller operating cash outflow suggests tighter cost control and a potentially more sustainable development profile. Continued improvement could extend liquidity and reduce financing needs, though the company remains loss-making and not self-funding.
ProTide Oncology Pipeline And Funding RunwayA differentiated ProTide platform and multiple clinical candidates provide several potential paths to value creation, while reported funding into 2029 supports continued development. The long-term benefit depends on clinical efficacy and eventual regulatory success.
Bears Say
No Commercial RevenueWithout approved products or recurring sales, NuCana lacks an operating revenue base to fund research and corporate expenses. Its future economics therefore depend on successful clinical development, partnerships, licensing, or additional capital rather than established commercial demand.
Persistent Operating Losses And Cash BurnOngoing losses and negative free cash flow show that the business is not yet self-sustaining. Even with recent improvement, continued clinical spending will consume resources and may require future financing, creating execution and shareholder dilution risk.
Shrinking Equity Base And Financing DependenceA smaller equity base reflects cumulative value erosion from ongoing losses and leaves less internal capacity to absorb development costs. The registered financing capacity supports liquidity, but future equity issuance could dilute existing shareholders and remain structurally necessary.
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NCNA FAQ
What was Nucana Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nucana Plc lowest stock price was $1.21 and its highest was $7.22 in the past 12 months.
What is Nucana Plc’s market cap?
Nucana Plc’s market cap is $5.99M.
When is Nucana Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nucana Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 69 days.
How were Nucana Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Nucana Plc released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported $0 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Nucana Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nucana Plc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Nucana Plc pay dividends?
Nucana Plc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Nucana Plc’s EPS estimate?
Nucana Plc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Nucana Plc have?
Nucana Plc has 4,161,971 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nucana Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nucana Plc reported an EPS of $0 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.432%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nucana Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NCNA
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Company Description
Nucana Plc
NuCana plc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm dedicated to pioneering advanced therapies for oncology. Its innovative product pipeline is underpinned by a proprietary ProTide technology platform. Among its key drug candidates, Acelarin is progressing through multiple clinical evaluations: a Phase I study for advanced solid tumors, Phase Ib trials for both recurrent ovarian cancer and biliary tract cancer, a Phase II trial targeting platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, and a pivotal Phase III trial for pancreatic cancer. NuCana is also developing NUC-3373, a ProTide derivative of 5-fluorouracil’s active anti-cancer metabolite. This compound is currently in a Phase I study for advanced solid tumors and a Phase Ib/2 trial for advanced colorectal cancer. Additionally, NUC-7738, a nucleoside analog, is undergoing Phase 1/2 clinical assessment for both advanced solid and hematological malignancies. To support its ProTide technology development, the company maintains research, collaboration, and licensing agreements with Cardiff University and University College Cardiff Consultants Ltd., covering the design, synthesis, characterization, and assessment of these compounds. Further collaborative and licensing arrangements are in place with Cardiff ProTides Ltd. Established in 1997, the company operated as NuCana BioMed Limited before rebranding to NuCana plc in August 2017. Its corporate headquarters are located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
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Mutual Funds
1.49% Other Institutional Investors
98.51% Public Companies and
Individual Investors