CRDL:NASDAQCardiol Therapeutics Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-06-23 - not real-time
$1.06
Latest Price
8/10Risk
Risk Level: High
Executive Summary
Cardiol Therapeutics trades at $1.06, well below its 20‑day ($1.14), 50‑day ($1.28) and 200‑day ($1.11) simple moving averages, indicating a technical weakness. The RSI of 33 signals oversold conditions, yet the MACD histogram remains negative and the MACD line sits just under its signal, reinforcing a bearish momentum. On the fundamentals side, the company reports zero revenue, a -$35.6M EBITDA, and a cash burn of roughly $13M in free cash flow, while its price‑to‑book ratio of 6.95 is far above the book value per share of $0.15. Volatility is elevated at 36.8% over the past 30 days and a beta of 1.23 suggests the stock moves more aggressively than the market. Despite these red flags, analyst targets imply a 572% upside, and the Fear‑Greed Index reads “Extreme Greed,” reflecting strong speculative sentiment.
Given the combination of weak technical signals, a cash‑intensive clinical‑stage business model, and a market that appears overly optimistic, investors should treat CRDL as a high‑risk, high‑potential play that currently lacks earnings support.
Given the combination of weak technical signals, a cash‑intensive clinical‑stage business model, and a market that appears overly optimistic, investors should treat CRDL as a high‑risk, high‑potential play that currently lacks earnings support.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearCautious
Model confidence: 4/10
Key Factors
- Price below all major SMAs
- Bearish MACD and low RSI
- Decreasing volume indicating waning buying interest
Medium Term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 5/10
Key Factors
- Potential catalyst from Phase III trial readouts
- High cash balance relative to minimal debt
- Elevated volatility that could produce price swings
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Large upside potential reflected in analyst target prices
- Growth‑oriented pipeline (CardiolRx, CRD‑38)
- Long‑term market appetite for innovative cardiac therapies
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
P/E Ratio-5.4
ROE-173.96%
ROA-78.25%
Debt/Equity0.48
P/B Ratio7.0
Op. Cash Flow$-24218514
Free Cash Flow$-13050252
Industry P/E24.2
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI33.4
Support$1.02
Resistance$1.38
MA 20$1.14
MA 50$1.28
MA 200$1.11
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index90.57
Valuation
Target Price$7.13
Upside/Downside572.47%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth
Risk Assessment
Beta1.23
Volatility36.83%
Sector RiskHigh
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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