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SPRO:NASDAQSpero Therapeutics, Inc. Analysis

Data as of 2026-06-13 - not real-time

$2.85

Latest Price

7/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

Spero Therapeutics is trading at $2.85, comfortably above its $2.48 support but well below the $3.08 resistance, with a 20‑day SMA of $2.76 sitting above the 50‑day SMA of $2.69, indicating a bullish price trend. The RSI of 55.7 suggests modest momentum, while the MACD histogram is slightly negative, hinting at short‑term bearish pressure. Volatility is high at 65% over the past 30 days and beta exceeds 1.2, underscoring heightened market risk. Fundamentally, the company’s DCF fair value of $3.96 implies roughly 40% upside, yet revenue has collapsed by 95% YoY and operating margins are deeply negative at -29%. Cash on hand ($56.1M) dwarfs debt ($2.5M), providing a solid liquidity cushion despite the weak earnings outlook. The recent Q1 2026 operating results update, while not detailed here, signals ongoing clinical progress that could catalyze a turnaround. Overall, the stock presents a compelling undervaluation relative to its peers (PE 10.6 vs industry 24.8) but carries substantial execution and regulatory risk.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Price near established support at $2.48
  • High short‑term volatility and bearish MACD histogram
  • Significant upside potential if DCF fair value holds

Medium Term

1–3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Undervalued relative to industry PE and DCF upside ~40%
  • Strong cash position relative to minimal debt
  • Progress in pipeline (Phase 3 tebipenem trial) could drive revenue rebound

Long Term

> 3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 8/10

Key Factors

  • Long‑term demand for novel antibiotics targeting MDR infections
  • Potential revenue diversification through licensing agreements in Asia
  • Persistently low valuation metrics offering margin of safety

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth-95.60%
Profit Margin24.90%
P/E Ratio10.6
ROE35.13%
ROA12.96%
Debt/Equity4.67
P/B Ratio2.7
Op. Cash Flow$7.2M
Free Cash Flow$13.2M
Industry P/E24.8

Technical Analysis

TrendBullish
RSI55.7
Support$2.48
Resistance$3.08
MA 20$2.76
MA 50$2.69
MA 200$2.39
MACDBearish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index89.86

Valuation

Fair Value$3.96
Target Price$4.00
Upside/Downside40.35%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend

Risk Assessment

Beta1.26
Volatility65.23%
Sector RiskHigh
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium

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.