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Upstream Bio, Inc. (UPB) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Upstream Bio, Inc. stock (UPB) is currently trading at $8.45. Upstream Bio, Inc. PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 167.39. Analyst consensus price target for UPB is $49.75. WallStSmart rates UPB as Sell.

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UPB

Upstream Bio, Inc.

NASDAQHEALTHCARE
$8.45
$0.00 (0.00%)
52W$5.14
$33.68
Target$49.75+488.8%

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Smart Analysis

Upstream Bio, Inc. (UPB) · 7 metrics scored

Smart Score

30
out of 100
Grade: F
Avoid
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

Upstream Bio, Inc. (UPB) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Institutional Own.Quality
93.30%10/10

93.30% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/BookValuation
1.248/10

Trading at 1.24x book value, attractively priced

Supporting Valuation Data

UPB Target Price
$49.75
145% Upside

Upstream Bio, Inc. (UPB) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 2.6/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-40.80%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-5539.00%0/10

Losing money on operations

Price/SalesValuation
167.392/10

Very expensive at 167.4x annual revenue

Market CapQuality
$1.26B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Revenue GrowthGrowth
12.50%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 12.50% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
167.39
Overvalued
EV/Revenue
34.84
Overvalued

Upstream Bio, Inc. (UPB) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 30/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 7 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.24) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (167.39) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 12.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -40.80%, Operating Margin at -5539.00%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -40.80% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 12.50% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

UPB Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

UPB's Price-to-Sales ratio of 167.39x trades 49% below its historical average of 328.68x (17th percentile). The current valuation is 76% below its historical high of 708.66x set in Jan 2026, and 13% above its historical low of 148.08x in Mar 2026.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Upstream Bio, Inc. (UPB) · HEALTHCAREBIOTECHNOLOGY

The Big Picture

Upstream Bio, Inc. operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 3M with 13% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a 0.0% profit margin.

Key Findings

Heavy R&D Investment

Spending 1178% of revenue (33M) on R&D, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and future growth.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -22M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor BIOTECHNOLOGY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Upstream Bio, Inc..

Bottom Line

Upstream Bio, Inc. offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Upstream Bio, Inc.(UPB)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

HEALTHCARE

Industry

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Country

USA

Upstream Bio, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, develops treatments for inflammatory diseases that focuses on severe respiratory disorders. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.