Terns Pharmaceuticals Stock Analysis

TERN Stock  USD 37.77  2.43  6.88%   
Below is the normalized historical share price chart for Terns Pharmaceuticals extending back to February 05, 2021. This chart has been adjusted for all splits and dividends and is plotted against all major global economic recessions. As of today, the current price of Terns Pharmaceuticals stands at 37.77, as last reported on the 8th of February, with the highest price reaching 38.03 and the lowest price hitting 35.45 during the day.
IPO Date
5th of February 2021
200 Day MA
14.6108
50 Day MA
36.8261
Beta
(0.28)
 
Covid
 
Interest Hikes
Terns Pharmaceuticals holds a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. As of the 8th of February 2026, Net Debt To EBITDA is likely to grow to 1.89, though Net Debt is likely to grow to (136.9 M). With a high degree of financial leverage come high-interest payments, which usually reduce Terns Pharmaceuticals' Earnings Per Share (EPS).

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

Terns Pharmaceuticals' liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. Terns Pharmaceuticals' cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps Terns Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect Terns Pharmaceuticals' stakeholders.
For many companies, including Terns Pharmaceuticals, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for Terns Pharmaceuticals, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, Terns Pharmaceuticals' management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Price Book
14.4619
Enterprise Value Ebitda
(5.80)
Price Sales
302.636
Shares Float
66.4 M
Wall Street Target Price
58.125
At this time, Terns Pharmaceuticals' Total Stockholder Equity is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 8th of February 2026, Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to grow to about 96 M, while Capital Stock is likely to drop 7,695. . As of the 8th of February 2026, Price Earnings To Growth Ratio is likely to grow to 0.40, while Price To Sales Ratio is likely to drop 142.92.
Terns Pharmaceuticals is undervalued with Real Value of 44.17 and Target Price of 58.13. The main objective of Terns Pharmaceuticals stock analysis is to determine its intrinsic value, which is an estimate of what Terns Pharmaceuticals is worth, separate from its market price. There are two main types of Terns Pharmaceuticals' stock analysis: fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
The Terns Pharmaceuticals stock is traded in the USA on NASDAQ Exchange, with the market opening at 09:30:00 and closing at 16:00:00 every Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri except for officially observed holidays in the USA. Terns Pharmaceuticals is usually not traded on Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year 's Day, Dr . Martin Luther King Jr 's Birthday, Washington 's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Holiday, Independence Day ( substitute day ), Independence Day. Terns Stock trading window is adjusted to America/New York timezone.
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Terns Stock Analysis Notes

About 86.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company recorded a loss per share of 1.02. Terns Pharmaceuticals had not issued any dividends in recent years. The entity had 1000:50 split on the 4th of November 2013. Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops small-molecule single-agent and combination therapy candidates for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and obesity. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Foster City, California. Terns Pharmaceuticals operates under Biotechnology classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 41 people. To find out more about Terns Pharmaceuticals contact Senthil Sundaram at 650 525 5535 or learn more at https://www.ternspharma.com.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Investment Alerts

Terns Pharmaceuticals is way too risky over 90 days horizon
Terns Pharmaceuticals appears to be risky and price may revert if volatility continues
Net Loss for the year was (88.85 M) with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 1000 K.
Terns Pharmaceuticals currently holds about 139.81 M in cash with (70.02 M) of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 5.51.
Terns Pharmaceuticals has a frail financial position based on the latest SEC disclosures
Over 86.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors
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Terns Largest EPS Surprises

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Terns Pharmaceuticals' stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2025-08-05
2025-06-30-0.2918-0.260.031810 
2025-11-10
2025-09-30-0.3021-0.270.032110 
2024-11-12
2024-09-30-0.32-0.280.0412 
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Terns Pharmaceuticals Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores

Terns Pharmaceuticals' ESG score is a quantitative measure that evaluates Terns Pharmaceuticals' performance and commitment regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. These scores are becoming increasingly crucial in investment decision-making processes, providing insights into non-financial aspects of Terns Pharmaceuticals' operations that may have significant financial implications and affect Terns Pharmaceuticals' stock price as well as guide investors towards more socially responsible investments.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Thematic Classifications

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Terns Stock Institutional Investors

Shares
Geode Capital Management, Llc2025-06-30
1.6 M
State Street Corp2025-06-30
1.4 M
Superstring Capital Management Lp2025-06-30
1.3 M
Adage Capital Partners Gp Llc2025-06-30
1.3 M
Franklin Resources Inc2025-06-30
1.3 M
Nuveen, Llc2025-06-30
1.2 M
Ubs Group Ag2025-06-30
1.2 M
Millennium Management Llc2025-06-30
996.8 K
Renaissance Technologies Corp2025-06-30
922.5 K
Soleus Capital Management, L.p.2025-06-30
8.2 M
Orbimed Advisors, Llc2025-06-30
7.6 M
Note, although Terns Pharmaceuticals' institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Terns Market Capitalization

The company currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 4.11 B.

Terns Profitablity

Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets(0.22)(0.23)
Return On Capital Employed(0.26)(0.28)
Return On Assets(0.22)(0.23)
Return On Equity(0.23)(0.24)

Management Efficiency

Terns Pharmaceuticals has return on total asset (ROA) of (0.1994) % which means that it has lost $0.1994 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows a return on stockholder's equity (ROE) of (0.2912) %, meaning that it created substantial loss on money invested by shareholders. Terns Pharmaceuticals' management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Terns Pharmaceuticals manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. As of the 8th of February 2026, Return On Tangible Assets is likely to drop to -0.23. In addition to that, Return On Capital Employed is likely to drop to -0.28. At this time, Terns Pharmaceuticals' Total Assets are very stable compared to the past year. As of the 8th of February 2026, Net Tangible Assets is likely to grow to about 334.4 M, while Non Current Assets Total are likely to drop about 1.5 M.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share 3.92  3.25 
Tangible Book Value Per Share 3.92  3.25 
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA(2.50)(2.62)
Price Book Value Ratio 1.46  1.39 
Enterprise Value Multiple(2.50)(2.62)
Price Fair Value 1.46  1.39 
Enterprise Value258.5 M343.9 M
The strategic initiatives led by Terns Pharmaceuticals' management are central to its market success. By analyzing these initiatives, we provide a clear picture of the stock's growth prospects.
Beta
(0.28)
Return On Assets
(0.20)
Return On Equity
(0.29)

Technical Drivers

As of the 8th of February, Terns Pharmaceuticals has the Semi Deviation of 2.49, coefficient of variation of 394.73, and Risk Adjusted Performance of 0.2129. In relation to fundamental indicators, the technical analysis model makes it possible for you to check existing technical drivers of Terns Pharmaceuticals, as well as the relationship between them.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Price Movement Analysis

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Terns Pharmaceuticals Insider Trading Activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Terns Pharmaceuticals insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Terns Pharmaceuticals' material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Terns Pharmaceuticals insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.
 
Fellows David A six days ago
Acquisition by Fellows David A of 2828 shares of Terns Pharmaceuticals at 34.6 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Andrew Gengos over three weeks ago
Acquisition by Andrew Gengos of 137500 shares of Terns Pharmaceuticals at 37.18 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Kuriakose Emil over a month ago
Disposition of 200 shares by Kuriakose Emil of Terns Pharmaceuticals at .6 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Burroughs Amy L. over a month ago
Disposition of 150000 shares by Burroughs Amy L. of Terns Pharmaceuticals subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Gordon Carl L over three months ago
Disposition of 4009 shares by Gordon Carl L of Terns Pharmaceuticals at 10.0 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Kuriakose Emil over three months ago
Disposition of 944 shares by Kuriakose Emil of Terns Pharmaceuticals at 7.8464 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Turner Heather D over six months ago
Insider Trading
 
Kuriakose Emil over six months ago
Disposition of 280000 shares by Kuriakose Emil of Terns Pharmaceuticals at 12.93 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Orbimed Advisors Llc over six months ago
Disposition of 623 shares by Orbimed Advisors Llc of Terns Pharmaceuticals at 10.0 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Andrew Gengos over six months ago
Acquisition by Andrew Gengos of 5000 shares of Terns Pharmaceuticals at 3.75 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Fellows David A over six months ago
Acquisition by Fellows David A of 45000 shares of Terns Pharmaceuticals at 4.1 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Burroughs Amy L. over six months ago
Acquisition by Burroughs Amy L. of 1250000 shares of Terns Pharmaceuticals at 7.31 subject to Rule 16b-3

Terns Pharmaceuticals Outstanding Bonds

Terns Pharmaceuticals issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Terns Pharmaceuticals uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Terns bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Terns Pharmaceuticals has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Predictive Daily Indicators

Terns Pharmaceuticals intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of Terns Pharmaceuticals stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Corporate Filings

F4
2nd of February 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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8K
22nd of January 2026
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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F4
16th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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8K
9th of January 2026
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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F4
6th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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11th of December 2025
Other Reports
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ASR
9th of December 2025
Automatic Shelf Registration Statement under Rule 415 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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8K
8th of December 2025
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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Terns Pharmaceuticals Forecast Models

Terns Pharmaceuticals' time-series forecasting models are one of many Terns Pharmaceuticals' stock analysis techniques aimed at predicting future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary Terns Pharmaceuticals' historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Bond Ratings

Terns Pharmaceuticals financial ratings play a critical role in determining how much Terns Pharmaceuticals have to pay to access credit markets, i.e., the amount of interest on their issued debt. The threshold between investment-grade and speculative-grade ratings has important market implications for Terns Pharmaceuticals' borrowing costs.
Piotroski F Score
2
FrailView
Beneish M Score
(4.91)
Unlikely ManipulatorView

Terns Pharmaceuticals Debt to Cash Allocation

As Terns Pharmaceuticals follows its natural business cycle, the capital allocation decisions will not magically go away. Terns Pharmaceuticals' decision-makers have to determine if most of the cash flows will be poured back into or reinvested in the business, reserved for other projects beyond operational needs, or paid back to stakeholders and investors.
Terns Pharmaceuticals currently holds 1.35 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.01, which may suggest the company is not taking enough advantage from borrowing. Terns Pharmaceuticals has a current ratio of 23.12, suggesting that it is liquid enough and is able to pay its financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Terns Pharmaceuticals' use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Total Assets Over Time

Terns Pharmaceuticals Assets Financed by Debt

The debt-to-assets ratio shows the degree to which Terns Pharmaceuticals uses debt to finance its assets. It includes both long-term and short-term borrowings maturing within one year. It also includes both tangible and intangible assets, such as goodwill.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Debt Ratio

    
  0.4   
It appears that most of the Terns Pharmaceuticals' assets are financed through equity. Typically, companies with high debt-to-asset ratios are said to be highly leveraged. The higher the ratio, the greater risk will be associated with the Terns Pharmaceuticals' operation. In addition, a high debt-to-assets ratio may indicate a low borrowing capacity of Terns Pharmaceuticals, which in turn will lower the firm's financial flexibility.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Corporate Bonds Issued

Terns Net Debt

Net Debt

(136.88 Million)

Terns Pharmaceuticals reported last year Net Debt of (144.08 Million)

About Terns Stock Analysis

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Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Pretax Profit Margin(44.68)(46.92)
Operating Profit Margin(44.87)(47.12)
Net Loss(45.14)(47.40)

Current Terns Analysis - Recommendations

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Terns analyst recommendations are determined by taking all analyst recommendations and averaging them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell or Sell. There is no one specific way to measure analysis performance other than comparing it to the past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Terns analyst consensus and target price projections should be used in combination with other traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
Target PriceConsensus# of Analysts
58.13Strong Buy9Odds
Terns Pharmaceuticals current and past analyst recommendations published by a number of research institutions as well as average analyst consensus.
Most Terns analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to helps potential investors understand Terns stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching public financial statements of Terns Pharmaceuticals, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to Terns conference calls.
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Terns Stock Analysis Indicators

Terns Pharmaceuticals stock analysis indicators help investors evaluate how Terns Pharmaceuticals stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing and determine when trading Terns Pharmaceuticals shares will generate the highest return on investment. By understating and applying Terns Pharmaceuticals stock analysis, traders can identify Terns Pharmaceuticals position entry and exit signals to maximize returns.
Begin Period Cash Flow79.9 M
Common Stock Shares Outstanding79.5 M
Total Stockholder Equity345.9 M
Total Cashflows From Investing Activities-12.4 M
Tax Provision260 K
Property Plant And Equipment Net1.5 M
Cash And Short Term Investments358.2 M
Cash161.4 M
Accounts Payable2.1 M
Net Debt-160.1 M
50 Day M A36.8261
Total Current Liabilities15.7 M
Other Operating Expenses101.9 M
Non Current Assets Total1.8 M
Non Currrent Assets Other350 K
Stock Based Compensation15.6 M
When determining whether Terns Pharmaceuticals offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Terns Pharmaceuticals' financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Terns Pharmaceuticals Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Terns Pharmaceuticals Stock:
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Will Pharmaceuticals sector continue expanding? Could Terns diversify its offerings? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Terns Pharmaceuticals. If investors know Terns will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. Accurate valuation requires analyzing both current fundamentals and future growth trajectories. Every Terns Pharmaceuticals data point contributes insight, yet successful analysis hinges on identifying the most consequential variables.
Earnings Share
(1.02)
Revenue Per Share
0.035
Return On Assets
(0.20)
Return On Equity
(0.29)
Understanding Terns Pharmaceuticals requires distinguishing between market price and book value, where the latter reflects Terns's accounting equity. The concept of intrinsic value - what Terns Pharmaceuticals' is actually worth based on fundamentals - guides informed investors toward better entry and exit points. Seasoned market participants apply comprehensive analytical frameworks to derive fundamental worth and identify mispriced opportunities. Market sentiment, economic cycles, and investor behavior can push Terns Pharmaceuticals' price substantially above or below its fundamental value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Terns Pharmaceuticals' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Terns Pharmaceuticals is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. In contrast, Terns Pharmaceuticals' trading price reflects the actual exchange value where willing buyers and sellers reach mutual agreement.