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NKGen Biotech, Inc. Common Stock

NKGN

NKGen Biotech, Inc. Common Stock OTC
$0.06 -0.00% (-0.00)

Market Cap $7.84 M
52w High $0.77
52w Low $0.00
P/E -0.05
Volume 1.00K
Outstanding Shares 130.60M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q1-2025 $0 $4.67M $15.35M 0% $0.33 $16.24M
Q4-2024 $652K $5.43M $-29.41M -4.51K% $-0.84 $-15.27M
Q3-2024 $0 $6.79M $6.6M 0% $0.22 $7.4M
Q2-2024 $0 $7.46M $-16.09M 0% $-0.67 $-15.12M
Q1-2024 $0 $7.62M $-5.38M 0% $-0.25 $-3.99M

What's going well?

The company managed to report a profit this quarter, mainly due to a large non-operating gain. Interest expenses also dropped sharply, which helps reduce financial pressure.

What's concerning?

There were no sales at all this quarter, and the business is still losing money at its core. The profit is not repeatable and comes from one-off items, not from actual business improvement.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q1-2025 $6K $15.84M $66.17M $-50.33M
Q4-2024 $0 $24K $0 $0
Q3-2024 $8K $14.99M $62.05M $-47.05M
Q2-2024 $79K $15.65M $85.36M $-69.72M
Q1-2024 $34K $16.32M $71.37M $-55.05M

What's financially strong about this company?

The company now owns significant property and equipment, and has managed to raise capital through new shares. Asset base is mostly tangible, not just accounting entries.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Debt and payables are far higher than assets, cash is almost zero, and equity is deeply negative. The company is at high risk of running out of money or defaulting.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q1-2025 $15.35M $-2.8M $-52K $2.65M $-206K $-2.85M
Q4-2024 $-29.41M $-6.95M $-16K $6.97M $1.74M $-6.94M
Q3-2024 $6.6M $-3.9M $-17K $3.82M $-92K $-3.91M
Q2-2024 $-16.09M $-6M $-15K $6.06M $45K $-6M
Q1-2024 $-5.38M $-4.03M $35K $4.01M $8K $-4.03M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

Cash burn is shrinking, with operating and free cash flow losses cut by more than half compared to last quarter. Non-cash expenses like stock comp and depreciation are manageable.

What are the cash flow concerns?

The company is still losing real cash, has almost no cash left, and depends on raising money from investors and lenders to survive. Shareholder dilution and debt reliance are both rising.

5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at NKGen Biotech, Inc. Common Stock's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

NKGN’s main strengths lie in its scientific platform and strategic positioning rather than its current financials. It has a proprietary NK cell technology with both autologous and off‑the‑shelf products, in‑house manufacturing capability, and now global control of its intellectual property. Its focus on neurodegenerative diseases—especially Alzheimer’s—offers exposure to very large, underserved markets, supported by favorable regulatory designations and early trial progress. The company has also shown an ability to raise capital and restructure its obligations to keep development going, and it carries no traditional balance‑sheet debt in the latest reporting.

! Risks

The risks are substantial. The company has no meaningful revenue, large and recurring losses, and a history of heavy cash burn funded by external capital. The most recent balance sheet suggests severe contraction in assets and a reset of equity and liabilities, which may indicate deep financial distress, complex restructuring, or even partial wind‑down activities. Its future depends on a small number of high‑risk clinical programs in an emerging field where outcomes are highly uncertain. Listing on the OTC market, the bankruptcy of its former parent, and ongoing dilution or recapitalization needs further underscore the financial and execution risks.

Outlook

The outlook for NKGN is highly uncertain and binary in nature. On one side, successful clinical results in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or oncology, combined with regulatory support and strong partners, could unlock significant value and justify its heavy historical investment in NK cell technology. On the other side, any major clinical setback, funding shortfall, or delay could be difficult to absorb given the fragile balance sheet and absence of commercial cash flow. Over the near to medium term, the company’s trajectory will be driven less by incremental financial metrics and more by key clinical milestones, partnership activity, and its ability to secure sufficient capital to bridge the long, expensive path to potential approval and commercialization.