LAVA Therapeutics N.V. operates as a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company that focuses on developing cancer treatments. The company through its Gammabody platform, develops a portfolio of novel bispecific antibodies to engage and leverage the potency and precision of gamma delta T cells to elicit an anti-tumor immune response and enhance outcomes for cancer patients. Its lead clinical-stage candidates are LAVA-1207 that is in Phase 1/2a clinical trial for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. The company is developing other Gammabody drug candidates, which include LAVA-1223, which targets the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) for the treatment of selected solid tumors, as well as LAVA-1266 which are preclinical candidates for the treatment of various hematologic malignancies. The company has a research collaboration and license agreement with Janssen Biotech, Inc. for the potential discovery and development of multi-specific antibody products that are directed to a specified target in various fields of use; and a collaboration with Merck & Co., Inc. to evaluate anti-PD-1 therapy KEYTRUDA in combination with LAVA-1207. LAVA Therapeutics N.V. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Pipeline Pivot | Explore Lava Therapeutics' strategic shift following the discontinuation of LAVA-1207, and its focus on advancing LAVA-1266 for AML and MDS treatment |
Financial Fortitude | Delve into Lava's robust $86.8M cash position, providing runway into 2027 and flexibility for clinical trials and strategic opportunities |
Pharma Partnerships | Learn about Lava's collaborations with Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson, validating its technology and providing milestone payments |
Future Prospects | Analyst views vary, with JMP Securities adjusting from a $6 price target to Market Perform, reflecting uncertainty in Lava's evolving strategy |
Metrics to compare | LVTX | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Healthcare sector companies | Relationship RelationshipLVTXPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | −1.4x | −1.5x | −0.6x | |
PEG Ratio | 0.08 | −0.10 | 0.00 | |
Price/Book | 2.0x | 3.2x | 2.6x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 8.2x | 8.4x | 3.3x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | −11.4% | 360.8% | 38.7% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 3.8% | 5.1% | Unlock |