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RFL:NYSERafael Holdings, Inc. Analysis

Data as of 2026-05-19 - not real-time

$1.34

Latest Price

8/10Risk

Risk Level: High

Executive Summary

Rafael Holdings (RFL) trades at $1.34, just above its 20‑day and 50‑day SMAs (≈$1.28) and marginally above the 200‑day SMA (≈$1.32), indicating a modest short‑term bullish tilt. The RSI sits at 57, the MACD line is positive and its histogram shows a small bullish spread, and the technical signal is classified as "bullish" – all suggesting limited upside momentum. However, the stock is priced well above its discounted cash‑flow fair value of $0.84 and carries an eye‑popping price‑to‑sales multiple of ~60, flagging significant overvaluation despite a sub‑1.0 price‑to‑book ratio.
Fundamentally, the company reports a 1.7% revenue growth but remains loss‑making with a –31% operating margin, negative EBITDA, and a trailing EPS of –$0.79. Cash balances ($37.8M) comfortably exceed debt ($0.66M), yet operating cash flow is negative and free cash flow is barely positive. The volatility over the past 30 days is ~48% and the historical max drawdown exceeds 59%, underscoring a high‑risk profile. The recent MIT patent‑licensing agreement offers a potential catalyst for the biotech pipeline, but regulatory and clinical‑trial uncertainties remain substantial.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Cautious
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Price already near resistance (~$1.40) with limited upside
  • Technical bullishness muted by decreasing volume
  • Overvaluation relative to DCF and extreme price‑to‑sales

Medium Term

1–3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 5/10

Key Factors

  • Potential upside from MIT licensing and pipeline milestones
  • Balance sheet remains solid with low debt
  • Continued earnings volatility and negative cash flow

Long Term

> 3 years
Cautious
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • High regulatory risk for late‑stage clinical trials
  • Historical max drawdown of >59% and high price volatility
  • Fundamentals show persistent losses and weak profitability

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth174.00%
ROE-41.37%
ROA-23.77%
Debt/Equity0.79
P/B Ratio0.9
Op. Cash Flow$-27896000
Free Cash Flow$184.3K
Industry P/E32.2

Technical Analysis

TrendNeutral
RSI57.4
Support$1.22
Resistance$1.40
MA 20$1.28
MA 50$1.28
MA 200$1.32
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index89.18

Valuation

Fair Value$0.84
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth

Risk Assessment

Beta1.08
Volatility48.28%
Sector RiskHigh
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskHigh

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.