KRRO:NASDAQKorro Bio, Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-04-13 - not real-time
$13.69
Latest Price
8/10Risk
Risk Level: High
Executive Summary
Korro Bio’s stock is trading at $13.69, comfortably above its 20‑day ($12.05) and 50‑day ($11.94) SMAs but still below the long‑term 200‑day SMA ($18.66), indicating a short‑term bullish tilt within a broader neutral framework. The RSI sits at 60.4 and the MACD line is above its signal, both pointing to modest momentum, while the price is sandwiched between a solid support zone around $9.90 and resistance near $15.55. However, the equity exhibits extreme volatility (≈90% 30‑day) and a high beta of 3.34, underscoring susceptibility to market swings, and its historical max drawdown of –89.7% highlights the downside risk.
Fundamentally, KRRO is distressed: revenue shrank 43% to $6.39 M, the company posted a net loss of $117.3 M for 2025, and earnings per share remain deeply negative (‑$12.48 trailing, ‑$7.59 forward). The balance sheet shows $75 M cash versus $43 M debt (debt‑to‑equity 84.5), yet operating cash flow is strongly negative, and valuation multiples are stretched (price‑to‑sales ~31×, price‑to‑book 2.5×). Recent material news highlights progress on the KRRO‑121 RNA‑editing candidate and a notable insider purchase of $2.3 M at $11.11, suggesting some confidence despite the challenging financial backdrop.
Fundamentally, KRRO is distressed: revenue shrank 43% to $6.39 M, the company posted a net loss of $117.3 M for 2025, and earnings per share remain deeply negative (‑$12.48 trailing, ‑$7.59 forward). The balance sheet shows $75 M cash versus $43 M debt (debt‑to‑equity 84.5), yet operating cash flow is strongly negative, and valuation multiples are stretched (price‑to‑sales ~31×, price‑to‑book 2.5×). Recent material news highlights progress on the KRRO‑121 RNA‑editing candidate and a notable insider purchase of $2.3 M at $11.11, suggesting some confidence despite the challenging financial backdrop.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 5/10
Key Factors
- Technical momentum (MACD bullish, RSI 60) near support
- Extreme volatility and high beta amplifying downside risk
- Negative earnings and large recent drawdown
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Insider buying indicating confidence in pipeline
- Advancement of KRRO‑121 and Novo Nordisk collaboration
- Sufficient cash runway relative to debt
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Potential breakthrough of RNA‑editing platform
- Long‑term growth upside if clinical milestones are met
- Persistent sector and regulatory risks in biotech
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth-43.10%
P/E Ratio-1.8
ROE-110.70%
ROA-32.13%
Debt/Equity84.54
P/B Ratio2.5
Op. Cash Flow$-78561000
Free Cash Flow$-49361752
Industry P/E26.1
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI60.4
Support$9.90
Resistance$15.56
MA 20$12.05
MA 50$11.94
MA 200$18.66
MACDBullish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index87.29
Valuation
Target Price$20.00
Upside/Downside46.09%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth
Risk Assessment
Beta3.35
Volatility90.55%
Sector RiskHigh
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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