Vor Biopharma remains in its clinical-stage, pre-revenue phase, executing on its VOR33 engineered hematopoietic stem cell program while incurring ongoing R&D-driven cash burn. For QQ3 2024 (fiscal Q3 2024), the company reported no revenue and a sizable operating loss driven by R&D and general/admin expenses. Net income amounted to a loss of approximately $27.56 million, with an EPS of -$0.40, and EBITDA of -$27.66 million. Cash burn from operating activities was about $23.3 million, contributing to a year-to-date cash balance of roughly $55.2 million at quarter-end, well below peak liquidity but adequate for near-term funding needs if the company secures additional financing or partnerships.
The balance sheet shows a conservative liquidity profile with cash and cash equivalents around $52.8 million and short-term investments of about $10.0 million, totaling roughly $62.8 million in readily marketable liquidity. Long-term debt remains modest (~$28.7 million), and net debt sits negative due to cash on hand, suggesting a cushion against near-term liquidity shocks provided financing remains available. The current ratio (~4.69) and cash ratio (~3.68) indicate solid short-term liquidity relative to current liabilities, though the runway is limited by the quarterly burn rate. Management commentary (not captured in the provided transcript) is expected to emphasize progress in VOR33 preclinical/early clinical activities, manufacturing readiness, and strategic partnerships to de-risk funding needs.
Overall, the QQ3 2024 quarter underscores the typical profile of a late-stage pre-revenue biotech: meaningful scientific progress and an attractive long-term addressable market, offset by a substantial near-term cash burn and a need for external financing to sustain operations until product-readout milestones or partnering events materialize.
Key Performance Indicators
Operating Income
Increasing
-28.51M
QoQ: 11.80% | YoY: 19.26%
Net Income
Increasing
-27.56M
QoQ: 10.53% | YoY: 16.97%
EPS
Increasing
-0.40
QoQ: 11.11% | YoY: 18.37%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Revenue: 0 (nil) for QQ3 2024; YoY and QoQ revenue data not applicable.
Profitability and margins: EBITDA -$27.66 million; Operating loss -$28.51 million; Net income -$27.56 million; EPS -$0.40. YoY improvements noted in reported earnings metrics (operating income YoY +19.26%, net income YoY +16.97%, EPS YoY +18.37%; QoQ improvements for operating income +11.80%, net income +10.53%, EPS +11.11%).
Expenses and profitability drivers: Research and development expenses $21.82 million; General and administrative expenses $6.70 million; Depreciation & amortization $0.851 million; Total operating expenses $28.513 million; Interest/other non-cash items minimal.
Cash flow and liquidity: Net cash used in operating activities -$23.285 million; Free cash flow -$23.319 million; Cash at end of period $55.211 million; Cash at beginning of period $78.489 million; Net change in cash -$23.278 million.
Balance sheet health: Cash and cash equivalents $52.798 million; Short-term investments $10.011 million; Total cash and short-term investments $62.809 million; Total assets $115.991 million; Total liabilities $43.036 million; Total stockholdersโ equity $72.955 million; Net debt negative $19.944 million (net cash position).
liquidity indicators: Current ratio 4.69; Debt-to-equity 0.45; Debt-to-capitalization 0.311; Enterprise value multiple negative; Price-to-book 0.657; Price-to-earnings and price-to-free-cash-flow are negative due to losses.
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Operating Income
-28.51M
19.26%
11.80%
Net Income
-27.56M
16.97%
10.53%
EPS
-0.40
18.37%
11.11%
Key Financial Ratios
Return on Assets
Weak
-0.24%
Return on assets suggests inefficient capital allocation
Return on Equity
Weak
-0.38%
Return on equity suggests inefficient capital allocation
Current Ratio
Strong
4.69
Current ratio indicates excellent liquidity and financial flexibility
Debt to Equity
Moderate
0.45
Debt-to-equity indicates balanced capital structure with manageable debt
P/E Ratio
Negative
-0.44x
Negative earnings make P/E ratio not meaningful
Price to Book
Undervalued
0.66x
Trading below book value, potential value opportunity or distressed
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