Why is Agenus, Inc. ?
1
With a Negative Book Value, the company has a Weak Long Term Fundamental Strength
- Poor long term growth as Operating profit has grown by an annual rate 3.25% of over the last 5 years
- High Debt Company with a Debt to Equity ratio (avg) at times
- The company has reported losses and also has negative networth. This is not a good sign for the investors. Either company will have to raise fresh capital or report profits to sustain going forward
2
Risky - Negative EBITDA
- The stock is trading risky as compared to its average historical valuations
- Over the past year, while the stock has generated a return of 23.38%, its profits have risen by 21%
3
Reducing Promoter Confidence
- Promoters have decreased their stake in the company by -1.17% over the previous quarter and currently hold 9.76% of the company
- Promoters decreasing their stake may signify reduced confidence in the future of the business
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
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When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is Agenus, Inc. for you?
High Risk, Low Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
Agenus, Inc.
16.0%
-0.72
103.48%
S&P 500
13.22%
0.61
20.17%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
1.05%
EBIT Growth (5y)
3.25%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
-1.35
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
Negative Net Debt
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
-1.01
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
-0.43
Tax Ratio
0
Dividend Payout Ratio
0
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
63.93%
ROCE (avg)
41.67%
ROE (avg)
0
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
NA (Loss Making)
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
-0.48
EV to EBIT
-4.84
EV to EBITDA
-5.54
EV to Capital Employed
193.89
EV to Sales
5.10
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
-4005.27%
ROE (Latest)
Negative BV
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bearish
Mildly Bullish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bearish
Moving Averages
Bullish (Daily)
KST
Bearish
Bearish
Dow Theory
No Trend
Mildly Bearish
OBV
No Trend
Mildly Bullish
Technical Movement
12What is working for the Company
OPERATING CASH FLOW(Y)
Highest at USD -127.78 MM
RAW MATERIAL COST(Y)
Fallen by -1.79% (YoY
PRE-TAX PROFIT(Q)
At USD -30.08 MM has Grown at 39.12%
NET PROFIT(Q)
At USD -28.02 MM has Grown at 41.93%
EPS(Q)
Highest at USD -1
-7What is not working for the Company
NET SALES(9M)
At USD 76.59 MM has Grown at -43.4%
DEBT-EQUITY RATIO
(HY)
Highest at -110.89 %
CASH AND EQV(HY)
Lowest at USD 28.02 MM
Here's what is working for Agenus, Inc.
Operating Cash Flow
Highest at USD -127.78 MM and Grown
In each year in the last three yearsMOJO Watch
The company has generated higher cash revenues from business operations
Operating Cash Flows (USD MM)
Pre-Tax Profit
At USD -30.08 MM has Grown at 39.12%
over average net sales of the previous four periods of USD -49.41 MMMOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is positive
Pre-Tax Profit (USD MM)
Net Profit
At USD -28.02 MM has Grown at 41.93%
over average net sales of the previous four periods of USD -48.26 MMMOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is positive
Net Profit (USD MM)
EPS
Highest at USD -1
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Increasing profitability; company has created higher earnings for shareholders
EPS (USD)
Raw Material Cost
Fallen by -1.79% (YoY)
MOJO Watch
The company's ability to pass on the cost of raw materials to customers has improved; this may lead to a rise in profit margin
Raw Material Cost as a percentage of Sales
Here's what is not working for Agenus, Inc.
Net Sales
At USD 76.59 MM has Grown at -43.4%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is very negative
Net Sales (USD MM)
Debt-Equity Ratio
Highest at -110.89 % and Grown
In each half year in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
The company is borrowing more to fund its operations; it's liquidity situation may be stressed
Debt-Equity Ratio
Cash and Eqv
Lowest at USD 28.02 MM
in the last six Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Short Term liquidity is deteriorating
Cash and Cash Equivalents






